More than 4,000 students at South East Technological University will graduate this week from the university's campuses in Waterford, Carlow, and Wexford with graduations in Waterford on Tuesday, October 29 to Thursday, October 31.

Following a review from An Bord Pleanala, planning permission has been refused for the construction of a new Tesco store in Dungarvan.

There were scenes of great celebration around Waterford recently with events like the launch of Ian Hannigan's new book, 'Timeless' taking place in the Book Centre and the De La Salle class of '69 reunion at the Marina Hotel.

WATERFORD CITY AND TRAMORE  Thomas Tommy Wall, Beechwood Avenue, Waterford, who was called from this life on Thursday, October 17.

Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford, Councillor Joe Kelly, participated in the annual visits to local schools recently and Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture  the moments.

Children might be called on to give views on naming planned new park

The spooktacular initiative will run until November 1

The development of Michael Street was described as being of equal importance to the North Quays development by a Waterford councillor last week.

Waterford did the dance of The Dearg Due on Friday night, October 25 as Spraoi presented 'Fire and Shadows'

The Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased male on Sunday afternoon, October 27.

The issue is a big concern at local beaches as well as in the city

Waterford had a great showing at Tourism Ireland's 'Flavours of Ireland' event in London.  The event is dedicated to connecting Irish tourism businesses with leading global inbound tour operators who connect international visitors to Ireland.

Mayor Kelly: "The care and conservation of Templars Medieval Graveyard has shown what a community, united by a shared goal, can achieve."

The event was a great success and was a celebratory occasion

The allocation of funding will allow the hospital to begin recruitment of necessary staff 

The investigation will take place in November 

The Minister apologised for his 'pig in a poke' reference on local radio

The dates for next year's event will be confirmed in March

The County Waterford hotel is renowned as a destination wedding hotel

The event was a great success and had over 100 people attending