Freak 50mph winds wreacked havoc in parts of North Wales on Wednesday, forcing down Britain's oldest oak tree, blowing trampolines into the air and tipping recycling banks over.
The ancient Pontfadog tree in the Ceiriog Valley near Chirk, which is believed to be 1,200 years old, met its sad end at the mercy of last night’s gusts.
Scores of people took to Facebook to mourn the beloved oak, which was said to be spared when King Henry II had his men cut down the Ceiriog Woods in 1165. Read More
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