The most trusted name in local news: Local Anaesthetic is a podcast exploring strange and funny local stories from across the UK (and occasionally the world...) including listener submitted contributions.

Listeners can submit stories via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or e-mail: [email protected]

Stories this week include:

• Fisherman redefines what constitutes high-speed chase.
• Cloud-shaped cloud revealed to be cloud.
• Pensioner foils trousers thief.
• Babysitter uses Craigslist without adequate training.

Also revealed: We read a review (of a supermarket)...