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There is a part of Southport that is forever a little bonkers, we are forced to report.

Graham Riley & Co has come to our attention...There is a part of Southport that is forever a little bonkers, we are forced to report.

Graham Riley & Co has come to our attention before for its sponsored fancy-dress hitch-hikes; on one occasion the staff, dressed in military garb, had the bright idea of setting up a checkpoint, where members of the group dressed as French waitresses collected cash from the cars.

This caused a four-mile tailback and when the police turned up, the gang legged it into a pub.

Now senior partner Graham Riley has sent us a picture of Blue, the labrador, who has joined this practice as head of animal welfare.

So we called Mr Riley and asked whether this was just an excuse for him to get a picture of his dog in the Gazette.

Well, yes, Mr Riley conceded.

After all, being a solicitor is a dogs life.

And does Blue look like his owner? After Ive had a shave and lost some weight, came the admirably honest reply.

So, here he is.