Storm Bram has taken down one of Shrewsbury's giant Christmas trees as strong winds hit the county.

While Shropshire was not included in the Met Office weather warning, flood warnings have been issued for parts of the county.

Despite the absence of an official weather warning, strong winds have taken hold this afternoon, with the weather putting paid to a giant Shrewsbury Christmas tree.

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Shrewsbury Town Council confirmed that the festive fir, at the top of the Quarry, has been felled.

Posting on social media the town council said: "We are saddened to see that our Christmas tree at the top of the Quarry by the War Memorial

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