We have a Hermes courier who comes to our village a lot. He's quite old, a tiny little chap we call 'Mr Longnose'. He came to our door just before Crimbo with a parcel, and he had those steristrips stuck all over his face (and particularly his long nose) Apparently a lady had opened her door and her very vicious dog had sprung upon the poor bloke and savaged him. He told me he's always getting bitten, and he never does anything about it. I was so sorry for him. My husband gave him a Tesco Christmas pudding and a tenner for a tip. I gave him a big hug.

I do like dogs (well all animals really, except spiders) but people should be responsible and keep them under firm control.