For folks in the UK theres http://streetlife.com http://streetlife.com which also is a local social network. You can verify your address to prove you are local

For folks in the UK theres http://streetlife.com http://streetlife.com which also is a local social network. You can verify your address to prove you are local and subscribe to local area conversations and news etc... Just like in life the communities are mixed - some more involved than others but I've found it a great resource so far.