A beloved local tree is on life support today.

Tree surgeons have conducted emergency work on the Chestnut tree in Sheet after it developed a split down its middle.

The tree is close to one hundred years old and dominates the centre of the village with its majestic height and broad span.

Now it's propped-up with struts and strapped around its trunk.

It's unclear whether it can be saved.

We spoke to Bill Arnold from the village and John Hartley who has live opposite the tree his entire life.

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