Attempt to show gratitude to Paul Spiers, 63, in Beckenham turns sour as Veolia says he cannot accept giftAn uplifting story of a community rallying to show its gratitude to the man who keeps their streets clean has soured after his bosses said he could not accept their donations for a holiday.More than 200 people in Beckenham, south-east London, made contributions to send Paul Spiers on a summer break in Portugal. By Monday, £3,000 was in the kitty – mostly from small sums of £5 or £10. Continue reading…
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Author : Harriet Sherwood
Publish date : 2024-08-12 17:06:52
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South Londoners raise £3k for street cleaner’s holiday – but bosses say no
