Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Easing of Level 5 restrictions kicks in
From today people have been able to travel to anywhere in Waterford, with many people taking the opportunity to travel to the coast for the first time in months. Meanwhile Ireland’s plan to rollout Covid-19 vaccines is facing a significant overhaul amid expectations that use of the AstraZeneca jab will be limited to those over the age of 60.
2. Cost of car insurance could be set to go down
It follows a landmark decision to decrease payouts for minor injuries. Last month, the Judicial Council approved guidelines that means payouts for certain injuries will be reduced.
3. Calls to set aside more housing for Waterford domestic violence survivors
Waterford Council provides a number of shelters for families escaping violence, but
councillor Eamon Quinlan says the location of some have become known locally. Those seeking anonymity from dangerous or intimidating partners will be catered to, to the best of the Council’s ability along with shelters provided by other providers in this area.4. Electrical fault closes street in Kilmacthomas
There were delays in the village of Kilmacthomas earlier today when an ESB pole caught fire. One unit of the fire brigade in Kilmacthomas attended the scene and approximately 30 customers in the centre of the village were without power for much of the day.
5. “This is Italia ’90 and we brought home the Cup”
The former owner of Minella Times says they are still coming to terms with Saturday’s incredible success. The Henry De Bromhead trained horse powered to victory at the Aintree Grand National. Rachael Blackmore became the first female rider to win the prestigious race scoring victory at odds of 11 to 1. Listen back here to John Nallen and Henry De Bromhead speaking to Damien Tiernan.
6. Anthony Hopkins wins BAFTA at 83 - "I was painting when I heard I had won"
Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins made history at the BAFTA's as he became the oldest person to win the best actor award, an accolade he lifted for "The Father". The Silence Of The Lambs actor (83) commented that he was painting when the award was announced. "I'm covered in paint and this cheer went up from next door and I thought 'Are they watching a football match?'"
Anthony Hopkins wins the Leading Actor award for his incredible performance as a man with dementia in The Father. The fourth BAFTA win of his brilliant career. #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/eHLq4toFzR
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) April 11, 2021
