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, Instagram or e-mail: [email protected]

Stories this week include:

• Man protects baby from teenager brandishing confetti.
• Tories unveil plans to tax the under-threes.
• Foul play leaves grandfather heartbroken.
• Husband's anger at emergency services delay in responding to his letter requesting urgent assistance.

Also revealed: We consider recording a Spanish language podcast called 'La Podcast'...