AS we approach the end of the year and indeed the turn of the century we shall no doubt be looking to give out accolades for outstanding work.

Following your excellent reporting of the bringing to justice of the deputy chairman of the county council, Cllr Bob Clark, for the dog fouling offence I recommend your paper for the Scoop of the Year Award.

Similarly, in that category Cllr Clark must be front runner for the Party Pooper of the Year Trophy, especially as he refused to give the name of his dog saving the pooch from being named and shamed.

The one clear message which emerged from all this was conformation of the old adage "There's no such thing as irresponsible dogs - only irresponsible owners!"

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