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The Big 6 - Thursday 10th December

The Big 6 - Thursday 10th December

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

1. North Quays site transferred to Falcon Real Estate

2.Covid-19 cases beginning to rise again in Waterford

27 cases have been confirmed in Waterford over the last three days. That’s more than all of last week. NPHET announced 8 new cases in Waterford yesterday evening. It means the 14-day incidence rate here has increased to 78.3. The national total is 79.5.

3. Government may prioritise some teenagers for Covid vaccine

The Government is to consider prioritising teenagers who have underlying health conditions to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, the Dáil has been told. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said older teenagers who have underlying health conditions may be in the high-risk group.

4. Stephen Bennett secures GPA Player of the Month Award

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Bennett was the star for the Déise as they came from behind to beat Kilkenny and set up an All-Ireland final meeting with Limerick this Sunday at Croke Park, scoring 1-10 in the semi-final. The awards are voted for by GPA membership.

5. Care for a Cuppa for St Vincent De Paul happens tomorrow

This year, due to Covid-19, we are doing things a bit differently. You can hold your own socially distanced coffee morning and donate by texting Appeal to 50300 to give 4euro. Or attend one of our 4 events in The Apple Market, Cass & Co in Dungarvan, Mollys in Tramore or The Lemon Tree in Dunmore East. Or donate online here.

6. Taylor Swift announces she is releasing a surprise album tonight

Taylor Swift has revealed she is to release a surprise "sister record" to her chart-topping album Folklore. The singer announced on social media that her new album Evermore will be released at midnight to celebrate her 31st birthday.

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