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NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE EDITION

THE GAZETTEER

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

PARISH NOTICES DISPATCHES

A complete chronological record of all reports, incidents, and dispatches filed under Parish Notices.

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...

St. Jude's Weather Vane Jammed at East; Parish Braces for Perpetual Breeze

Churchwarden Mr Higgins advises parishioners to keep their coats buttoned until steeplejacks arrive next month.
BY: Penelope PenneDISPATCH: Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at 15:10LENGTH: 263 WORDS (2 MIN READ)

Hello, good people of Skelfleet. A quick byline to explain, I sometimes fill in as a reporter when the rest of the team are busy. I hope you don't mind! A mechanical malfunction atop the spire of St....