A man is suing police in Connecticut after he was refused entry to the force because he was too clever. Norbert Johnson’s IQ score of 125 was deemed too high for the police who said that smart people get bored and leave.

The Independent.

Carlisle chiropodist Lisa Gobel will put her best foot forward for a good cause later this year by walking along a 70 mile stretch along the ancient Great Wall of China. “It’s certainly going to be a challenge” said Miss Gobel, 32, “I’ve been told there are parts of the wall which are nearly vertical”.

Cumberland News.

The race is on to become the first cyclist to cross the English Channel using pedal power. Scott Bonard, the British contestant, is hoping he will be the one to achieve the feat but a rival Italian team plans to push him all the way.

Wigan local paper.

10.55 More Real Monty. An update on a troupe of male strippers who formed to cash in on the blockbuster movie. The boys prepare for a gig in Benidorm, but first have to recruit two new members.

Daily Telegraph TV and Radio Guide.

“During the reindeer season we take the convicts out hunting, even the murderers” said Tourbe Thrue, head of the correctional institution in Lourke. “Obviously we don’t take the mentally unstable” he said “they have to go fishing”.

The Guardian.

Bournemouth Daily Echo.

For Sale: Diamond cluster gold engagement ring. ‘Forever’ engraved inside band. Only six months old.

The Cotswold and Evesham Wye Magazine.

A man driving to the rescue of a broken down camouflaged army lorry failed to see the vehicle and collided with it..

The Mercury.

Converted barn with two bedrooms to let for six months. No pets or children or DSS but would accommodate a horse if required.

Western Morning News.

Friday November 26th. Raymond Froggatt, tickets £14 on sale now. Book early to avoid.

Cromer Carrier.

Two Rottweilers bought as guard dogs to protect an isolated home have been stolen.

The Guardian.

Just past the tollgate we meet the first of many curiosities on the Marine Drive, the cattle grid. This has recently been built at a cost of £17,000, even though there are no cattle on the green, the goats jump over it and the sheep walk along the wall.

Directions for the Marine Drive Walk, Llandudno.

The fish man is back after surgery. He now has crabs and other delicacies.

Notice in Oldborn Post Office.

Madam, I wholeheartedly endorse the views of Ian David Burrell on the financial state of the farming industry and his response to the letter from Mrs. Angela Gavett. Mrs. Gavett has great difficulty in grasping fundamental economic principles. I base this statement on my many years experience as an accountant and on the fact that I am married to her.

Gloucester Echo.