The Big 6 - Friday 16th April | WLRFM.com

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Up to 170 people a day were being tested at Waterford's walk-in COVID test centre this week. The facility, which was in operation at WIT's College Street campus since last weekend, has now finished up.

KBC Bank customers are being told not to panic after today's announcement its to enter negotiations with Bank of Ireland over its performing portfolio. The banks have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter official talks. If an agreement is reached, it would see KBC exit the Irish market.

The Church of Ireland’s Dean of Waterford has announced she will be stepping down in the coming months, vowing to be an “enormous thorn” in the side of the country’s religious leadership in her retirement. Rev Maria Jansson said “screaming fundamentalists” have taken over parishes in the Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic Church. Listen back to her chat with Damien Tiernan here.

Waterford travel agent, Seán Power of Harvey Travel, says they would love to do more domestic businesses but the hotels don't seem to be interested. International travel is unlikely to resume until next year, leaving ongoing uncertainty for those in the industry.

Helen McCrory, who played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, as well as Narcissa Malfoy in the final 3 Harry Potter movies, has died following a long battle with cancer. Her husband, fellow actor Damien Lewis, made the announcement on Twitter earlier this afternoon.

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— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021

Psychological Netflix thriller RUN has people literally clutching their popcorn at the edge of their seats. On today's Big Breakfast Blaa Maria McCann gave her opinion on this much talked about movie. Listen back here.