Lovers' memorial beech wins England's Tree of the Year

Nellie's Tree - entwined by her husband to form her initial - is among the four winners of this year's Woodland Trust prizeLovers in Paris have caused havoc and serious damage in recent years by commemorating their relationships with padlocks attached to the city's famous Pont Neuf bridge.But those seeking a more lasting - and environmentally friendly - symbol might instead consider planting a tree. It worked for a romantic young man from Leeds a century ago, whose tree has just been voted the UK's favourite. Continue reading...