'Menacing' 100ft tree could crush my home but council won't cut it down

Residents are scared that an “excessively tall” tree will fall and crush their homes - but the council is refusing to cut it down.

Neighbours said the 100ft silver birch tree is unsafe and branches are regularly coming down in high winds.

Others brand it a “menace”, saying it blocks sunlight leaving their properties in permanent gloom.

Worcester City Council insists the tree in Columbia Drive poses no immediate risk and has issued a protection order for it.