THE replacement for the Christmas tree dubbed the "world's worst" by some residents in Sacriston is in an equally pathetic state after being targeted by vandals The tree, near the Fulforth Centre in Front Street, was wrecked at the weekend.

The 4ft tree is dwarfed by three 15ft scaffolding poles used to hold a number of multicoloured lights, the Daily Mail reports.

THE village with the dubious honour of having the country's worst Christmas tree has turned down an offer from a York woman to help them spruce up their seasonal decorations.

IS this the worst Christmas tree in the country? Organisers were obviously expecting a giant, judging by the towering lighting frame three times its size constructed over the tree.

ANORAKa S search for the countrya s saddest Christmas Tree takes us from Poole to Sacriston's Christmas Tree on display in the County Durham village.

A parish council defended its lowly Christmas tree, which was branded the worst in the country.

Published by Hannah Wooderson for 24dash.com in Local Government Thursday 3rd December 2009 - 9:30am 'Britain's worst Christmas tree' to be replaced A Christmas tree branded the worst in the country will be replaced, it was announced today.

A VILLAGE surgery complex has scooped an international environmental award. Sacriston Surgery in County Durham won the award for Community Benefit at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 2009 Awards in London.

A MEDICAL surgery from County Durham has been named alongside St Paula TMs Cathedral and a university in Australia in winning a global construction award.

More than a thousand well-wishers packed into Durham Cathedral yesterday to say their farewells to Sir Bobby Robson.

A MAN appeared in court on Monday following a shotgun drama spanning ten miles and two areas of County Durham.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following two shooting incidents in County Durham.

A MAN who attacked and robbed a pensioner as he was kneeling at prayer has been jailed.

UNITED by grief, people from all walks of life last night paid tribute to "Geordie gentleman" Sir Bobby Robson.

" who despite his love of Newcastle United, liked to see all the region's sides do well - " was a Magpie that even ardent red and whites hold in affection.