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In the UK, greys outnumber reds by 95 to one – but on the front lines of Northumberland and Scotland, the resistance has begun

A veteran of 32 years’ service with the Northumbria Police, these days Ian Glendinning keeps watch on a very different offender.

 Northumbrian Christmas tree has reached its destination after travelling a 330-mile trip to London to become one of the most iconic symbols of…

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has received a vital branch transplant to transform this years threadbare Norwegian gift into the iconic London landmark.

The 62-ft tree was greeted by unimpressed onlookers when it arrived in the square yesterday from Norway with some saying it looked half dead and others calling to send it back.

The tree was felled in Norway in late November, as is traditional, and has now been shipped across the sea to be placed in one of Londons most iconic tourist attractions.

HUNDREDS turned out to see Hexhams biggest Christmas lights switch-on event.

The Sitka spruce was selected from among the 150 million trees in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.

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A 40ft Christmas tree has been put up at the Houses of Parliament to mark the beginning of the festive season in Westminster.