'Laughter and fun' at Christmas tree flinging event

It's still a long way from becoming an official Winter Olympic sport, but an annual Christmas tree throwing championship in East Sussex is said to be "getting better" every year.

The festive tree fling returned for the fifth time to Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm, near Battle.

The men's title was won by James Gardiner, 36, of Hailsham, whose 9.1m (29.85ft) throw saw him reclaim a title he had previously won in 2023.

Louise Thompson, 36, of St Leonards, launched her Christmas tree an impressive 5.65m (18.53ft).