In Pictures: Southport's New Xmas Tree

Southport's latest Xmas tree (situated adjacent to the Town Hall on Lord Street) has been greeted with mixed reactions from the public.



















Is it a thing of magical beauty or a giant unorthodox monstrosity? One either loves it or hates it.




One advantage of not having a real tree (either at home or in town centres) is the avoidance of toxic chemicals used extensively by the real tree growing industry.

Potentially cancer-causing weedkiller now officially associated with real Christmas tree growing

Many...