Author: Rhys Gregory

What’s the first injury you think of that can appear in the workplace? Most people would name falls, slips, and trips. However, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is also very common, even though most workers overlook it. This injury is also called a Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD), a broad term that encompasses injuries to ligaments, nerves, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Unfortunately, people can suffer these injuries in workplaces worldwide, as many employees work behind screens at desks, sit in chairs all day, and perform repetitive tasks. This injury can occur even after prolonged computer typing, which is why it is…

Police have taken action following reports of anti social behaviour in Neath Port Talbot. South Wales Police confirmed that a Section 35 dispersal notice was put in place last night after multiple incidents were reported in and around Ffordd Amazon, Crymlyn Burrows. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit attended the area, where two vehicles were seized. Two drivers have also been reported for dangerous driving. The reports related to drivers meeting up to race, before driving erratically through the area and putting pedestrians and other road users at risk. Sergeant Carl Jenkins said: “These incidents of anti social behaviour, which…

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 25 year old man from Cardiff. South Wales Police are searching for Lawrence Cummings, who has been reported missing from the Pentwyn area of the city. Lawrence was last seen today Monday December 29 just before midday on Circle Way East in Pentwyn. He is described as having a medium build. When last seen, he was wearing a black baseball hat, a dark jacket, possibly with a hooded jumper underneath featuring white writing. He was also wearing dark trousers, white trainers, and was carrying a black duffle bag with a white…

Glamorgan County Cricket Club has announced the death of club legend, former captain and ex chief executive Hugh Morris MBE. Glamorgan County Cricket Club said it was deeply saddened by the passing of Hugh Morris, describing him as a hugely respected and much admired figure whose contribution to cricket in England and Wales will be fondly remembered. The club said its thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. Hugh Morris was one of the defining figures in Glamorgan’s modern history, leaving a lasting mark as a player, captain, administrator and leader. He belonged to an…

olice are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men in connection with an assault at Swansea Bus Station. According to South Wales Police, a 43 year old man was assaulted by a group of unknown men on the evening of Monday, December 8. The incident took place at Swansea Bus Station. Officers have carried out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible, but are now asking for assistance from the public. Police want to speak to the two men captured in CCTV images as they may have information that could help the investigation. Anyone who recognises the men, or…

Officers in Port Talbot have been given extra powers to deal with anyone involved anti-social behaviour. A 48-hour dispersal order, which is granted under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, is in place from 6.30pm yesterday (December 28) until 6.30pm on Tuesday, December 30 in the Port Talbot area, more specifically Green Park Street. Under Section 35 of the Act, police officers can instruct anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to leave the area. They will also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is…

A cute West Wales cottage got an online auction really buzzing when  it was offered for sale at just £5,000. While an adjacent plot of land, to the rear of the cottage, went for a single bid of just £1. The sale of the traditional two bedroom cottage, Y Bwthyn, at Llwynygroes, near Tregaron, in Ceredigion, created a storm of interest. Positive pre auction profile translated to a flurry of online bids when the property was offered for sale by Paul Fosh Auctions. Eventually a total of nine bidders battled to secure the property lodging some 48 bids before the…

A 44-year-old man has been jailed after controlling behaviour towards his ex-partner. Carl Thomas, of Min Y Ddol, Maesgeirchen, Bangor, appeared at Llandudno Magistrates Court on Monday 22 December after admitting to assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. Thomas’ relationship with his ex-partner had ended after he was jailed for a previous assault against her. However, he attempted to control her by searching through her personal belongings and calling her place of work demanding to know where she was. The woman asked Thomas to leave her home after he turned up intoxicated, but he refused and came towards her with…

Drivers travelling on the M4 in South Wales are being warned to expect delays today, Monday 29 December, due to emergency repair works. According to Traffic Wales, lanes one and two are closed on the eastbound carriageway between Junction 38 at Margam and Junction 37 at Pyle. The closures are in place to allow critical emergency works to be carried out. The lane closures are expected to cause congestion, particularly during busier periods, and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or consider alternative routes where possible. Traffic Wales has apologised for the inconvenience and is urging…

Wales set for cold, cloudy end to December with frost and wintry showers on the way Wales is expected to see a largely dry but chilly spell of weather through the end of December, with cloud dominating for many and the best of any sunshine staying mainly in the west, according to the Met Office. The forecast covers the period from Monday 29 December through to Friday 2 January, with colder conditions becoming more noticeable as the New Year approaches. Today Monday It will remain rather cloudy across much of Wales, although western areas will see the brightest conditions. Cloud…