Weird World

Man plots wonderfully long-term revenge on the council after they cut down his tree

Revenge is sometimes best served cold – but if you’re a professional tree surgeon and the council cuts down a tree in your garden called Clyde (and makes you pay for it) then be prepared for a glorious tale of revenge hundreds of years in the making.

In case you were wondering, here’s what a 3,000 year old giant sequoia looks like.

And here’s one called “General Sherman”. RIP Clyde. Up yours Mayor Steve.