Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

Tubber-based cake designer tells of lucky escape after garage inferno

New season at Kilbeggan races

Tailteann Cup awaits Westmeath

Air Ambulance service to remain at Custume Barracks - Tánaiste

Site works on huge Athlone estate 'a short number of weeks away'

Decision on new Army headquarters location expected in 'coming months'

Anger over housing body's failure to refurbish Sarsfield Square houses

Students given voice at Arcadia Creative Climate Awards exhibition

Nostalgia abounds at St Peter's NS 90th anniversary celebrations

Athlone's Liadh debuts song at hometown festival

Moate's Dancezone to mark 30 years with nostalgic show

New Director looks forward to another All-Ireland Drama Festival in Athlone

AND IN SPORT:

Castelo departs as Athlone Town boss after Kerry defeat

Marist College complete rugby double

Heartbreak for Westmeath as Kildare triumph in thriller