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Computer fraud probe
Misconduct probes at New Forest District Council resulted in seven members of staff resigning in a year and one facing trial for deception.
The committee also heard there had been seven probes into suspected computer abuse - such as viewing religious sites or pornographic images. Two have disciplinary action pending, with the rest to be dealt with by management. After the meeting, Councillor Harrison told the A&T: "There was no 'don't be a naughty boy again'. There is zero tolerance."
New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times (David Pardy)
Non-U food advice
Chicken nuggets, for example, are common. As is: anything on an oval plate; quartered tomatoes, particularly serrated and not in salad; onion rings; minted lamb; the word "cereal" (it should be "cornflakes" whether they are or not); the word "meal"; thick marmalade, particularly if not home-made; lobster Thermidor; the word "nibbles".
Observer Food Magazine (Harvey Cole)
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