Did you read about the Gloucestershire hospital which was too embarrassed to call a certain traditional steam pudding SPOTTED DICK on its menu? It was re-named Spotted RICHARD to spare the blushes of patients? Well, that story was unearthed by us - and as a result of our coverage the hospital changed the name back to Dick!

At about the same time, baked beans were also in the news. At Harvest Festival time churches in Gloucestershire were collecting food for asylum seekers in the county. Churchgoers were asked not to donate baked beans - because asylum seekers did not like them! We also uncovered this amusing tale and it made headlines in the national press.

Last year the resident judge at Gloucester crown court fell asleep during a rape trial. The defence barrister spotted him snoozing and complained. As a result the whole case had to be heard over again. Who found out about this amusing but expensive legal fiasco and ensured it made international news? Us of course!

Not long ago, veteran Irish comedian Frank Carson celebrated his 70th birthday during a show at Cheltenham Town Hall. Reminiscing on his life and career he told a funny story about how he was shaking hands with the Queen at a Royal Variety Performance when Frank Bruno passed wind alongside him. The tale made national tabloid headlines - thanks to John Hawkins being in the audience to hear it.