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: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

• Security guard stolen by shoplifter.
• Woman speaks out after vicious attack leaves her unable to hold hors d'oeuvre plate at parties.
• Phat Duong threatened by King Kong following alleged damage to his Ferrari.
• Witness confused by what constitutes a big cat.

Also revealed: We pitch a light-hearted cartoon about a serial shoplifter and her crazy antics...

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: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

• Woman retreats to Scotland to avoid comparisons to comedy scarecrow.
• Serial adulterer Tom Jones struggles to understand wife's depression.
• Falcons make break for freedom following failed record attempt.
• Well-endowed Spiderman has breakdown at children's party.

Also revealed: We debated on whether to call an ambulance...

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: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

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'...