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:

• Bomb disposal team carries out controlled explosion on WWII traffic cone.
• Cry for help results in brewery challenge for local editor.
• Abused parrot finally speaks out.
• McDonald's introduces McTragic meal for wedding reception held in restaurant.

Also revealed: We feature a story that p*sses on all that came before.