IT'S good to see our local politicians wasting their time surfing the information superhighway for entertainment. Self-styled "voice of the delectable left" and South Oxhey councillor, Kerron Cross, has used his blog to bring an issue of some gravitas to the attention of his readers.

Yes, dogs dressed as bees are the subject of his recent keyboard bothering at www.kerroncross.blogspot.com, specifically images of such canines contained on what must certainly be the world's (and possibly the universe's) premier beedog site, www.beedogs.com.

I am, however, unclear what Kerron's policy on beedogs actually is.

His reference to a nightmare where such specialy-challenged quadrupeds "take over the world", is disturbing.

But is he for or against them?

Are their stripy outfits, faux insect wings and bogus antennae a barrier to meaningful communication?

Would he ask a beedog to remove its costume if it came to see him?

Would he advocate a pre-emptive strike against them?

Or would he introduce Government funding and positive discrimination for beedogs to see them properly represented in Westminster?

AND from one shaggy dog story to another. Normally those participating in the various fun runs, half marathons, tough tens and serious races we report on are happy to submit their names to the organisers.

Often, when we have room, we like to run long lists of these names in the Watford Observer, celebrating the achievements of all those who have pounded the tarmac with their trainers.

So we were somewhat disappointed when we received the complete list of participants in Sunday's Ricky Road Run.

It contained the usual roll call of finishers, but 157th across the line was simply listed as "One Man and Dog".

Two things.

Firstly, as you've clearly gone to the trouble of completing the run, the least we can offer you is your name listed in the paper. So, if 157 would like to write in with his details, I will be glad to print them.

Secondly, surely it is impossible both for the man and his dog to have finished 157th? Running is hardly a team event. Shouldn't everyone who finished after the pair drop down a place?

WE all know when you start a new job you are desperate to make a good impression. So spare a thought for one new graduate trainee teacher who turned up to work this week with a stylish Tesco buy-one-get-one-free sticker on his back.

His devoted wife had stuck one on him before he went to work in the morning and thought her beloved was aware of the prank. Thankfully it was pointed out to him by his pupils - at lunchtime. Don't worry Dave your secret is safe with us.