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Creating a stink
The memo stated: "I'm appalled at the level of depravity that is being tolerated at my workplace." The authors referred to "sick, shocking and obscene behaviour" and identified specific problems.
They wrote: "Activities have been captured on official cameras. Specifically, 'these activities' refers to leaping from cabinet to cabinet in underwear and - the evidence exists - naked. There is an horrific new craze of vomiting into official cups and leaving the cups to fester in cupboards until discovered through the horrendous smell."
The Rural Payments Agency is responsible for allocating funds in rural areas, conducting inspections and livestock tracing.
Daily Telegraph (Jane Trevor)
Danger! Trees ahead
Colin Charlwood, a Lib Dem councillor, said the trees needed to be moved off the streets. "Having palm trees is like keeping tigers - they are beautiful but you wouldn't want them wandering the streets. The truth is, health and safety regulations mean we have to be mindful they could be dangerous."
Guardian (Tony Black)
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