Newcastle's 150-year-old 'Bendy Tree' named UK Tree of the Year
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Newcastle's 150-year-old 'Bendy Tree' named UK Tree of the Year

1 hour ago · Originally published 8 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Newcastle: Wonky wych elm is Tree of the Year
A wych elm in Newcastle, County Down, has become the first tree in Northern Ireland to win the UK Tree of the Year title. Shaped by decades of coastal winds into a horizontal arch, the tree serves as a reminder of nature's resilience and remains a local landmark on the town's promenade.
Source: BBC News UK County Down
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