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    16 Strange Things That Have Already Happened In Local Newspapers This Year

    It's only January.

    1. It's been an exciting start to the year across the country. Hull resembled a TV crime drama as this laundry incident unfolded.

    2. Doris Deahardie marked her 100th birthday in style.

    3. Coleshill in Essex became the Hollywood of England after TOWIE stars visited not once but twice.

    4. The Sidmouth Herald was excited to see the town at the top of the "watches a lot of internet pornography" league tables.

    5. But the dental care among the town's criminals leaves a lot to be desired.

    6. The powers that be in Woolmer Green in Hertfordshire decided SOMETHING MUST BE DONE about the state of the cooking hob in the village hall.

    7. This fat cat is keeping up his New Year resolutions.

    8. Meanwhile dogs are causing a nuisance to underwear in the north-east.

    9. Not even toast is safe in Lancashire.

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    11. Former wrestler Clive Carpenter, 61, died on Boxing Day. Part of his home had to be demolished to get him to hospital.

    12. At least North Devonians are finding legal way to amuse themselves.

    13. It could be worse - you could wake up and start speaking in a Scottish accent.

    14. Will.i.am really likes Nandos.

    15. It's all happening in South Wales.

    16. And finally, this headline happened in December but it deserves a wider audience.