THE CHRISTMAS tree in Tyldesley is looking a little worse for wear and residents are wondering whether it just might be Manchester's worst.

The 'living' tree was planted in 2015, but local Rebecca Rowland gave it a poor review, saying "if there’s a worse one in the country I’ll sit on the top myself." Tyldesley councillor Stephen Hellier said: “We are working together as a community in Tyldesley to make the town centre look festive and welcoming."

The tree will be decorated on Thursday ahead of Saturday's light switch on.