So should we be alarmed that random tests on prisoners at HMP Peterborough revealed some of the highest figures in the country for positive results, particularly when heroin, cannabis and other illicit substances all showed up.

The answer is yes.

Clearly the fact that the establishment is a local prison adds to the problem.

With so many comings and goings, the smuggling in of drugs is all the more likely and difficult to control.

But the dealing of drugs behind bars brings added problems, particularly for more vulnerable inmates under threat of bullying.
We can only hope the prison authorities take note of the results and give it their highest priority.

Getting a kick out of education
PLENTY of youngsters dream of a career in football - and neglect their studies as a result.

Hopefully, the new course at the regional colege will kill two birds with one stone - improve students' footballing and coaching skills as well as a Btec qualification and the chance of a university education.
Despite the example set by some Premier League players, footballers don't have to be uneducated oafs.

Shhh . . . Susan talks to dogs
THEY are a man's best friend . . . but occasionally, as we all know, dogs do turn out to be anything but.

Problem behaviour in our most popular pet is common but, thanks to people like Susan Matcham, it is not the end of the world.

Susan is a "dog whisperer" who uses non confrontational methods to put errant dogs back on the straight and narrow. Sounds barking mad but it works.