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North Wales Chronicle
20 hours ago
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Staff 'caught COVID-19' while working at factory on Anglesey
Mark Edwards, Glynne Roberts, Nia Williams and Brian Perry, who worked as food processing operatives for 2 Sisters Food Group, are bringing claims against the company for damages for injuries and losses following development of symptoms of the virus in mid-2020. 2 Sisters Food Group shut its Llangefni factory in 2023. A previous court hearing found in 2 Sisters' favour, but at Cardiff Civil Justice Centre in April, Judge Sir Peter Lane allowed an appeal of this ruling from all four ex-employees. In July 2024, Judge Wendy Owen concluded that the ex-employees would face a 'nigh-on impossible task' in establishing a causal link between a breach of duty from 2 Sisters and their contracting of COVID-19. They say they were working 'shoulder to shoulder' when, in June 2020, there was an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Llangefni factory, and that the site was then closed at the direction of Public Health Wales. As far as they are aware, 217 of the 560 staff at the factory contracted COVID-19 during the course of the outbreak, including all four of them. 2 Sisters admits they worked in close proximity with each other but contests the 'shoulder to shoulder' claim, and refutes the suggestion that the factory's closure was directed by Public Health Wales. In his written reasons, published on Wednesday (May 28), Judge Lane wrote: 'The causation issue stands front and centre of this case. The scenario posited by the appellants was not a fanciful one. 'What is potentially relevant to the present claims is, however, the prevalence of COVID-19, certainly in the area containing the factory and perhaps further afield, depending on the places of residence of the appellants.' Judge Lane added that if evidence were to show, for example, relatively low levels of COVID-19 on Anglesey in June 2020, then 'it is plainly not fanciful for the appellants to be able to show, on the balance of probabilities, that their illness would not have been sustained but for the respondent's breach of duty'. Though he allowed their appeals, he said they 'face an uphill task' in proving their cases.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hearing set for Appalachian Power's 16 percent rate increase
bluefield — Area residents will have an opportunity next month to sound off on a 16 percent rate increase being sought by Appalachian Power. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has set an evidentiary hearing for June 17 on the $250.5 million rate increase filing by Appalachian Power Company. If approved area residents would see their electric bills increase by approximately $27 a month. The PSC announced Thursday that both a virtual and in person public hearing will be held at the PSC headquarters, which is located at 201 Brooks Street. Residents who can't travel to Charleston, and are not comfortable with participating in a virtual hearing, can also submit their comments by mail. In the past the commission would hold public hearings at different locations across the state, including in Bluefield and Princeton. However, PSC Commissioner Charlotte Lane announced in 2023 that the commission was suspending the process of holding in-person public comment hearings across the state in favor of a virtual online comment format through a Microsoft Teams online application that allows citizens to comment virtually through either their internet service or their telephone. According to the PSC statement released Thursday through Lane, the evidentiary hearing in the Appalachian Power case will begin at 9 a.m. on the morning of June 17, which will be followed by the public comment hearings at 5:30 p.m. The PSC statement said those who wish to participate in the public comment hearing should register with the commission by 4 p.m. on June 16. Registration may be completed through the Microsoft Teams meeting link at Residents can also register by calling Alexis Weimer at 304-340-0822 or Andrew Gallagher at 304-340-0820; or by emailing aweimer@ or agallagher@ Those who wish to attend the hearing in person are being asked to sign up to speak prior to 5:30 p.m. on June 17. The commission said written statements in the case may be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, 25323 or online at by clicking on 'Submit a Comment.' All written comments should be marked as pertaining to Case No. 24-0854-E-42T. A decision will not be made in the Appalachian Power case on June 17. It usually takes six weeks before a decision is rendered, the commission said Thursday in response to questions by the Daily Telegraph as to when the PSC will act on the case. Appalachian Power filed for a rate increase in 2024, but the state Public Service Commission dismissed it in September that year. The new rate increase case was filed by the company with the commission earlier this year. In the new filing, the request from the company to modify its base rates reflects inflation, higher material and labor costs, rising capital costs and higher interest rates, according to earlier reports from Karen E. Wissing, principal communications consultant with Appalachian Power. Wissing said additional contributing factors included the recovery of more than $118 million for major storm costs since 2019 and the cost recovery of over a billion dollars in investments made in power generating plants, the regional transmission system and distribution systems. Contact Charles Owens at cowens@
Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
2025 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races are back. Taking place on June 7 and 8, the two-day event will feature a total of 19 races with over 190 teams from 12 different countries and regions. The races start from 8am on both days, and if you want to see the adrenaline-pumping action on the waters, be sure to head to areas stretching from the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade (outside the Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong) to the Bruce Lee Statue located on the Avenue of Stars. Seating with shade will also be provided. Don't forget to grab yourself a cold one from the Beer Garden at the Urban Centenary Garden in TST East, where a dedicated zone will be screening live broadcasts of the races. There are four refreshing varieties available, and you can even get a draught beer on the house by redeeming a beer voucher at from the HKTB Visitor Centres at the Hong Kong International Airport, TST Star Ferry Pier, and Hong Kong West Kowloon Stations, or the beer voucher collection station on the East TST Promenade. Vouchers are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't miss out! To get everyone into the festive spirit, a Dragon Boat Food Lane will take over the Avenue of Stars from May 31 to June 8, featuring 10 food stalls offering bites like traditional rice dumplings, dragon boat-themed street snacks, and refreshing summer drinks. Ocean Park Hong Kong's adorable Panda Friends will also be making an appearance by the waterfront, along with a special pop-up store with a selection of panda-themed merchandise. Visitors who make purchases at the food lane stalls will also receive a complimentary panda-themed sticker pack containing two designs from a collection of 10 (available while stocks last).
The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Over two million vehicles daily expected on PLUS highways for Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects over two million vehicles daily on its highways during the peak days, between next Thursday (June 5) and Friday, as well as June 8 and 9, in conjunction with the Aidiladha holiday on June 7. In a statement on Friday, PLUS announced that to distribute traffic and prevent vehicles from congesting specific locations on the highways, the company has provided the MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule through the PLUS app to help users plan their journeys well in advance "PLUS urges the public to plan and schedule their travel itineraries earlier based on the MyPLUS-TTA recommendations, especially for trips back to their hometowns from the Klang Valley between June 5 and 7, as well as trips back to the Klang Valley between June 8 and 10 after the Aidiladha holiday," the statement read. PLUS said highway users can obtain the MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule by downloading and accessing the PLUS app to choose the most optimal travel times for journeys on the PLUS highways and the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) between June 5 and 10. According to PLUS, the MyPLUS-TTA initiative is part of PLUS's efforts to enhance the comfort of highway users during festive seasons based on data and travel patterns from previous festive seasons. For a smooth traffic flow in conjunction with the holiday, PLUS will activate the Smart Lane at 30 focal points identifiable by Green Flashing Lights and special signboards. This lane is only for light, private and passenger vehicles, with a recommended speed limit of around 60kph. PLUS also reminds users to follow on-site personnel's instructions at these locations as well as not to use the emergency lanes at other locations where there are no Smart Lane routes to avoid legal action. From June 5 to 9, there will be no lane closures for maintenance works, except in cases of emergencies, accidents and critical repairs. Meanwhile, PLUS is also taking several other steps to further facilitate the movement of the public during the festive season, including additional preparations at toll plazas and Rest and Service areas (R&R). Among the initiatives implemented are providing 26 additional toilet cabin units at rest stops and selected toll plazas to enhance the comfort of highway users, complementing the existing toilet facilities at those locations. PLUS also requests the public's cooperation to plan their journeys well and to use the public facilities provided, such as restrooms and prayer rooms at toll plazas and nearby R&R areas. The public can obtain traffic information and plan their journeys through the PLUS app, PUTRI, Virtual Assistant - PUTRI, X@plustrafik, electronic signboards (VMS) at selected locations, while for emergency assistance, contact PLUSLine 1800-88-0000 or LPT2Line 1800-88-0220. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
Aidiladha: Over Two Million Vehicles Expected On PLUS Highways
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects over two million vehicles daily on its highways during the peak days, between June 5 and 6, as well as June 8 and 9, in conjunction with the Aidiladha holiday on June 7. In a statement today, PLUS announced that to distribute traffic and prevent vehicles from concentrating in specific locations on the highways simultaneously, the company has provided the MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule through the PLUS app to help users plan their journeys well in advance 'Due to this, PLUS urges the public to plan and schedule their travel itineraries earlier based on the MyPLUS-TTA recommendations, especially for trips back to their hometowns from the Klang Valley between June 5 and 7, as well as trips back to the Klang Valley between June 8 and 10 after the Aidiladha holiday," according to the statement. PLUS said highway users can obtain the MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule by downloading and accessing the PLUS app to choose the most optimal travel times for journeys on the PLUS highways and the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) between June 5 and 10. According to PLUS, the MyPLUS-TTA initiative is part of PLUS's efforts to enhance the comfort of highway users during festive seasons based on data and travel patterns from previous festive seasons. For a smooth traffic flow in conjunction with the holiday, PLUS will activate the Smart Lane at 30 focal points identifiable by Green Flashing Lights and special signboards. This lane is only for light, private and passenger vehicles, with a recommended speed limit of around 60 kilometres per hour (km/h). PLUS also reminds users to follow instructions of on-site personnel at these locations as well as not to use the emergency lanes at other locations where there are no Smart Lane routes in order to avoid legal action. From June 5 to 9, there will be no lane closures for maintenance works, except in cases of emergencies, accidents and critical repairs. Meanwhile, PLUS is also taking several other steps to further facilitate the movement of the public during the festive season, including additional preparations at toll plazas and Rest and Service areas (R&R).
