Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns.

Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:[email protected]

Stories this week include:

• Boy takes death plunge to get mother's attention.
• Couple repay Ronald McDonald House Charity by stealing golden arch shaped bed, toadstool table and mushroom chairs from room.
• Travelling circus comes to town with main attraction 'Brian the Goose'.
• After Gloucester branded 'Least Romantic City in UK', residents suggest judging panel visit Birmingham.

Also revealed: Alex's 'Shining' experience.