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A town centre tree has collapsed causing damage to the pavement outside a Costa Coffee and other shops. The tree has been a regular fixture of The Parade, Swindon , for over 40 years but is now gone. It is believed to have collapsed at around 4am on October 28, with the tree ripping up the surrounding paving as it uprooted.
(Image: Richard Jones) The street remains open and Swindon Borough Council workers attended to make sure the area was safe. A council spokesperson said: “It was an early start for the team this morning as they dealt with a fallen tree in the town centre. (Image: SBC) “The tree outside Costa Coffee on The Parade fell down at around 4am.
“The team are now working hard to clear up the tree and make sure the area is safe. The Parade remains open while the work takes place.” Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser📱 Subscribe to get rid of adverts, enjoy access to our digital archives, read exclusive stories and much more! Your community's stories await - https://t.
co/ayrpkI4RBy Photo: Jacquie Webb pic.twitter.com/nIwWUsh6cD One person claimed to have “known the tree” for 40 years, and shared their upset along with a picture of their familiar foliage.
They said: “I've known this tree for 40 years but the roots failed and it fell over.” Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: https://www.swindonadvertiser.
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