Matt Lloyd

A falling tree branch injured three competitors during the Bowls England Para Bowls qualifiers at Victoria Park in Leamington Spa, prompting a council investigation. Warwick District Council reported the chestnut tree had shown no issues during a 2025 inspection and was scheduled only for routine work. Councillors discussed inspection frequency for the district’s roughly 19,000 trees and confirmed that findings from the health and safety review will be evaluated with county forestry, with any policy changes considered for implementation.