Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill bring you the weirdest local news stories.

Headlines this week include teens in Sheffield fighting for the right to wear shorts, and an urn found in Goole Tesco.

Featuring guest correspondent, John Robins!

You can listen to John's podcast 'How Do You Cope?' wherever you listen. John is going on tour with 'Elis & John: That Feels Significant Live!' this autumn. For tickets and information head to elisandjohnmerch.com.

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