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A woman says she's living in darkness because of a 42ft tree behind her home -- despite forking out £380 to get the council to cut it back a year ago.

Anne Sinclair has not been able to enjoy summer because of a 42ft tree behind her home and after more than a year of reporting the issue, she's still in the shade.

Last Septemeber the 62-year-old paid was forced to pay £380 to take out a High Hedges Notice to try and get the tree cut.