Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Level 3 restrictions kick in - including traffic restrictions across Waterford
Level 3 restrictions have kicked in across Waterford with Gardai urging people to consider whether their journey is essential over the coming weeks. The government is also thought to be considering curbing off-licence opening hours in order to clamp down on house parties and other social gatherings.
Watch Garda Hegarty with advice for motorists below.
Waterford Gardaí are urging people who have to make essential trips to allow extra time for their journey as checkpoints will be in operation over the next few weeks. @kearns_aoife reports from Carriganore. Read more here: https://t.co/snQEiXPvif pic.twitter.com/NdMxgetMZK
— WLR (@wlrfm) October 7, 2020
2.€5.1m allocated for Technological University of the South East
€5.1million in funding has been allocated for the Technological University of the South East of Ireland project. The funding announcement from the Higher Education Authority comes as the institutes have moved to the advanced stages of the process of establishing a technological university in the South East region.
3. Waterford music school owners concerned for its future
The owners of a popular Waterford music school have said they are concerned for its future, as a result of the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
4. Imagine Arts Festival moves online
The organisers of the nineteen-year-old Imagine Arts Festival are rolling up their sleeves to re-arrange events and venues to support the artists booked for the upcoming Imagine Arts Festival as they move to an online event.
5. Celebrities pay tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen
Celebrities have been paying tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen, one of the founding members of the band Van Halen, who passed away yesterday at the age of 65. Read how he ended up doing the guitar solo on Michael Jackson's Beat It for a case a beer.
6. All you need to know about foldable laptops - its the Tech Slot
2020 has seen the release of a number of foldable devices, Samsung released their foldable phone and now Lenovo have a foldable screen on their new laptop. Speaking to Mary and Ollie from the Big Breakfast Blaa Wayne Brown takes a look at this new phenomenon and sees is it worth the price tag.
