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WEATHER & TIDES
Drizzle, persistent; cold easterly breeze across marshes; mild disappointment by 4 PM.
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE EDITION

THE GAZETTEER

Skelfleet's Independent Newspaper
OUR MOTTO
"Veritas in Luto"
(Truth in the Mud)

AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS DISPATCHES

A complete chronological record of all reports, incidents, and dispatches filed under Agricultural Affairs.

Dispute Over Allotment Hosepipe Usage Reaches Quarter Sessions

Mr Ron Grantham alleges that rival plot-holder's 100-foot hosepipe constitutes an illegal diversion of parish rainfall.
BY: Mr Arthur Cooper (Editor-in-Chief)DISPATCH: Monday, 28th September 2026 at 18:00LENGTH: 197 WORDS (1 MIN READ)

A long-simmering feud at the Skelfleet South Allotment Association reached a climax on Monday evening when police were summoned to separate two veteran plot-holders over a green hosepipe. According t...

Skelfleet & District Flower Show Plunged into Chaos by Unidentified Marrow

Judges inspect 48lb specimen following anonymous tip-off regarding artificial nitrogen enrichment.
BY: Penelope PenneDISPATCH: Saturday, 26th September 2026 at 14:00LENGTH: 254 WORDS (2 MIN READ)

The 94th Annual Skelfleet & District Horticultural Show descended into acrimony on Saturday afternoon after the winning entry in the Heavy Vegetables category was impounded by the judging committee. ...