A DIAMOND Bus driver based at the depot in Redditch has died from Covid-19 following an outbreak. The 55-year-old driver, who has not been named, became ill on February 18 and died days later on the 21st. Diamond’s managing director Bob Baker says he knew the driver for 20 years and they became personal friends. The driver, who was from Birmingham, was one of seven staff members who contracted the virus since mid February. He had driven local buses in Redditch since 2015 and became a well-liked member of the Diamond Bus team. Mr Baker said: He was a great personality - it s an absolute tragedy.
WAITROSE has apologised after a number of residents complained of excessive light from their car park. The supermarket chain said it was sorry for the disturbance, which has seen the whole area lit up like a football stadium according to one resident. The lights were recently installed in the car park for safety reasons but have instead come under fire from residents who say it is disturbing their sleep and too bright. One resident said the lights were becoming intolerable, and sent leaflets out to neighbours about the situation. In the messages, she said: I live on the Worcester Road and my property is quite badly affected by the new LED white lights that have recently been installed in the Waitrose Car Park.
WAITROSE has apologised after a number of residents complained of excessive light from their car park. The supermarket chain said it was sorry for the disturbance, which has seen the whole area lit up like a football stadium according to one resident. The lights were recently installed in the car park for safety reasons but have instead come under fire from residents who say it is disturbing their sleep and too bright. One resident said the lights were becoming intolerable, and sent leaflets out to neighbours about the situation. In the messages, she said: I live on the Worcester Road and my property is quite badly affected by the new LED white lights that have recently been installed in the Waitrose Car Park.
A REDDITCH logistics company has seen an outbreak in Covid-19 cases. A total of 12 members of staff at Ceva Logistics, on Pipers Road, recently tested positive for the virus. The firm has been supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), with Worcestershire public health officials continuing to monitor the situation. Dr Kathryn Cobain, director for Public Health for Worcestershire said: “Worcestershire County Council can confirm it has been working with Worcestershire Regulatory Services to support Ceva Logistics in Redditch following a recent outbreak of Covid-19. Close contacts were identified at the start of the outbreak and told to self-isolate.