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The latest National Housing Construction Index complied and issued by Link2Plans has shown a slight increase in construction activity in Westmeath while planning applications continue to follow the national decreasing trend.

Coca-Cola has reminded non-profit organisations in Westmeath about the opportunity to apply to the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. The fund is making €125,000 in funding available to community and voluntary groups promoting active lifestyles in Westmeath and throughout the island of Ireland. The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund is open for entries now until July 6; applications can be made online at www.coca-cola.ie/thankyou.

This week (June 11-17) marks International Men's Health Week 2012 and The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is encouraging men to actively seek help, advice, support, and to act quickly in times of difficulty, crisis or ill health rather than ignoring symptoms, turning to alcohol, ‘soldiering on’ or taking their own life.

Energy supplier Calor has recently launched the inaugural Calor Community Champion 2012 and is looking for the local champions of Galway to take part.

Coca-Cola has launched the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund and announced the availability of €125,000 in funding to community and voluntary groups promoting active lifestyles in Mayo and throughout the island of Ireland.

A number of brothels around Athlone were raided and searched as part of the all-island Operation Quest, which took place on Tuesday (May 29) in a coordinated action against those in charge of the nation’s sex industry.

Rape Crisis Network Ireland has warned against complacency as crimes such as organised prostitution, human trafficking, brothel-keeping, and other related sexual violence against women are happening in communities, both rural and urban, throughout the country.

Two local eateries feature in this year’s Irish restaurant awards with Thyme in Custume Place winning the great value dining award, and The Fatted Calf in Glasson getting the nod as best gastropub in Leinster.

Ireland West Airport Knock welcomed Europe’s largest airline, Lufthansa, to the West of Ireland as the inaugural flight from Dusseldorf touched down early this week.

A group of influential journalists from Germany enjoyed a visit to Co Westmeath last week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Aer Lingus.