Spotted Dick labeled offensive and renamed

Prudish council staff have claimed the traditional pudding "Spotted Dick" is too rude, and have had it renamed.

They say too many people were making immature comments and jokes when they ordered the suet pudding in council canteens - embarrassing female staff.

As a result, Flintshire Council canteens will now call the 150-year-old dessert "Spotted Richard" or "Sultana Sponge" rather than it's traditional name.

But pudding-fans argue this is ridiculous and that the name is no more offensive than many other dishes.

Excuse me I'm off to have some soup with nice baps followed by faggots with dumplings … unless anyone objects.