Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Waterford Gardai highlight concerning increase in drivers caught drink and drug driving
Gardai in Waterford say they’ve noticed a concerning increase in the numbers of people caught driving while intoxicated so far this year. They’re appealing to people to never drive under the influence of drink or drugs.
2. UHW working hard to prevent Covid-19 transmission within hospital
There has been transmission of Covid-19 within UHW but everything that can be done is being done to contain it, the General Manager has said. Grace Rothwell says the problem – which did “concern” her – had emerged because of people only developing symptoms two or three days after admission.
3. Waterford City had the worst air quality in Ireland this week
High levels of particulate matter were detected by the Environmental Protection Agency at their station on Paddy Browne’s Road.
4. Wind farms must provide more environmental information to public
A significant High Court ruling means wind farms have greater transparency obligations to the public concerning the provision of environmental information, including about wind turbine noise.
5. Do you have an idea for a radio programme?
Here's how you can get funding to make your own radio programme. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27.01.21), announced the launch of a new open funding round under its Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Funding of up to €5.5m is being made available in round 38 of the scheme.
6. Did you meet the love of your life at a Waterford disco in the 80s/90s?
Calling all lovers. Did you meet the love of your life at the Bridge Hotel in the late 80s or early 90s? If so, WLR wants to hear your love story. You can email your story to love@wlrfm.com
