Google Local

Internet searches are likely to take a great leap forward with the announcement of Google Local. As the name suggests, this will return search results based on a specific region, say a City, County or Post Code.

The service is only operational as a 'beta' version in the US, but once the wrinkles have been ironed out it will be lauched in other countries.

If you want to have a preview of the site, click this link: Google Local