article_snippet: The situation has taken a heavy toll on our personal and family lives - the stress has been unbearable at times. '
article_snippet: our are battle-weary and exhausted by the continuous pressure that our have been under. '
article_snippet: These in turn have led to the self-fulfilling prophecy of failing and unsustainable services,' These said.
article_snippet: Such decisions are never taken lightly. '
article_snippet: Ms Venables said: 'We take any and all such allegations very seriously.