The Big 6 - Friday 9th October

Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day

The government is said to be considering an extension the mid-term break of schools at the end of October to supress the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland.

Carole Troy told Damien Tiernan on Deise Today how the people of Ardmore and beyond have come together to help her fundraise for a life saving cancer treatment. You can donate to Carole's fund by clicking here.

New figures released by the Department of Health show that in the two weeks from the 22nd of September to the 5th of October, there were 9 cases in the Dungarvan area. That gives an incidence rate of 43.9 per 100,000 population.

Born in Liverpool on the 9th October 1940 he was shot dead by Mark Chapman in New York on the 8th December 1980. He was just 40 years old. Today people, including his sister and his widow, have paid tribute to the late star.

David Attenborough has dropped his new film on Netflix in which he pleads with the world to do something about climate change before it is too late. Maria McCann joined Ollie and Mary on The Big Breakfast Blaa earlier today to review the film. Listen back here.

Filming has resumed on Season 6 of popular cop show "Line of Duty" after Covid-19 had halted production back in March. Stars of the show Vicky McClure (DI Kate Fleming), Adrian Dunbar (Ted Hastings) and Martin Compston (DS Steve Arnott) tweeted a video of them all dancing on set and it will give you Friday vibes. Watch below.