There was a dramatic turn in the saga of the proposed Alligator farm today. An exhibition of alligator wrestling had been laid on by planning applicant Rip S Norter to assure the local community of the safety of the project. Ten Animal Liberators seized the 6 foot beast named Margaret and were last seen heading towards Harley Wood.

Mr Norter instantly appealed for the safe return of his wife. During the confusion the Alligator wandered off and was last seen semi-submerged in a local lake.The lake's owners commented on the mysterious disappearance of two swans, six geese and a large plastic heron named Sid.

Inspector Oldmarket was quickly on the scene having been in the queue at the chip shop waiting for a savoury pattie. He instantly reassured the panicking locals,"Having recently read a book about these creatures, no-one should be alarmed as a loud ticking noise is always heard when they are in the vicinity and has anyone a contact number for a Captain Hook?"

Asked for a comment Mr Norter exclaimed " Son Of A Gun!. I had that 'gator in one helluva step-over- leg-lock.Always was a damn bad loser".