Cash-strapped council erects giant Christmas tree in October
One resident said: 'It would be nice if the council came and collected my bins this early'
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State pensioners could be eligible for three freebie benefits worth £460 from the DWP - full list
Automatic winter support set to provide extra cash for older people this year
'Santa Claus' faces prison time after four-year-old boy 'hit with branch' at Christmas market
The young boy stuck his tongue out at the man and called him 'dumb', which reportedly caused Father Christmas to see red
