I remember well the day England won the World Cup for the only time, 3oth July 1966.What was almost as newsworthy was in March of that year when the coveted Jules Rimet trophy was stolen from an exhibition, and caused an embarrassing national search for it.One week later Pickles sniffed it out, hidden in a bush when out walkies.Good old Pickles became a national hero and his master received a ticket for the final, £5,000 reward from a canine charity and an invitation to join the England celebration dinner.Happy days.
Denis I. Fox ● 15d