"January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal ...

Ruth Duchesne, a parish councillor from Stanningfield, said decorated trees in the village also had their lights cut. "I don't understand why someone would want to do such a thing," Ms Duchesne said.

Three winners were chosen by popular vote in the second annual Trees in the Square contest sponsored by Historic Brookville ...