WHAT does an Action Man doll, a set of false teeth and half an uncooked chicken have in common?

They have all caused blocked drains in Lancashire!

The bizarre revelation comes as British Gas announces that it is branching out into drainage repairs in the North West.

British Gas has joined forces with drains experts Dyno-Rod to offer a new repair service alongside its plumbing cover.

And the list of weird blockages has been produced to mark the new venture.

The 'top 10' unusual items to be found in our drains include: a fishing rod, a traffic cone, a bowling ball, a dead fish, a hedgehog and live bullets, while some of the most common items flushed down our toilets include soup, goldfish, porridge and paint!

The new Plumbing and Drains cover from British Gas offers a one-stop rescue service for all internal and external plumbing emergencies.

Mark Whitbread from British Gas said: "Following the success of our diversification into plumbing last year, the new combined Plumbing and Drains cover is a natural extension to our range.

More information can be obtained on 0845 607 6095.