A reveller who confessed to bringing a giant sausage into a nightclub features in one of our five bizarre local news stories you may have missed this week. Coventry Live reported that the sausage caused confusion among clubbers when it was spotted in the 147 venue on Far Gosford Street in the city. Elsewhere, a…
A set of twins with one noticeable difference is one of our five local news stories you may have missed this week. Birmingham Live reported how nine-year-old twin boys Sebastian and Emmett from Halesowen in the West Midlands were born at dramatically different sizes because of a rare condition. Elsewhere, the largest jellyfish in the…
A man whose romantic getaway gesture for his wife turned a bit salty is one of our five feelgood Friday local news stories. Lancashire Live reported that Rachel Norman’s husband Johnnie wanted to celebrate her birthday in style but hotel staff in Blackpool mistakenly ended up covering their bed with crisps, although thankfully they saw…
A couple who underwent the same life-saving heart surgery at the same hospital within the space of a few days feature in our best local stories of the week. Cheshire Live reported how Donald and Joan Curzon – who have been married for 56 years – are now recovering from their operations at their home…
A retired joiner is refusing to tear down his £50,000 extension after the local council said the colour “harms” the area. Andrew Jolly, 64, spent thousands building the structure after he and his wife Alison downsized and moved in to a bungalow in Wigan, Greater Manchester. He wanted to start work as soon as he…
A man who wished to be buried in a Snickers-themed coffin is one of our best local stories of the week. The Argus reported that Paul Broome, from West Sussex, wished to be buried in a coffin that resembled the chocolate bar, even including the request in his will. Elsewhere, a woman in Wales says…
A 14-year-old barber who taught himself to cut hair by watching YouTube videos is one of our best local stories of the week. The Watford Observer reported that Ellis Craggs cuts local teenagers’ hair in the shed of his family’s garden. Elsewhere, an 80-year-old weightlifter from Durham is still going strong and an Asda delivery…
A basket of healthy food costs more than double that of less healthy options, according to new research by the Food Foundation. The annual Broken Plate report found that 1,000 calories of healthy food such as fruit and veg comes to £8.80, compared to £4.30 for foods such as ready meals and processed meats. This…
A pensioner was refused a payout for Storm Darragh’s damage to his home after his insurers said the winds were “2mph too slow”. Dennis Iliffe, 77, was left stunned when his insurance company told him they could not settle his claim because wind speeds in his home town did not hit 55mph. He has now…