Sounds almost like it could be of interest to someone on a diet in the neighbourhood (5)

I believe the answer is:

local

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'in the neighbourhood' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for local that I've seen before include "Relating to the neighbourhood" , "Of the particular neighbourhood" , "belonging to particular area?" , "The familiar neighbourhood pub" , "Pub down the road?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and The Irish Times.

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