Posted in News Hero street sweeper who was banned by jobsworth bosses from taking dream trip to Portugal fundraised by families finally gets away thanks to holiday firm and admits ‘I just can’t put it into words what it means to be here’ August 19, 2024 EXCLUSIVE: Paul Spiers stepped foot on the golden sands of the Algarve days after waste firm employers Veolia pulled the plug on a community crowdfunded trip, claiming rules prevent workers accepting gifts. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13755159/Paul-Spiers-Beckenham-Street-Cleaner-Portugal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490