THE deadline for the St Richard's Hospice Christmas tree collection is fast appraoching.

Collections will take place on Sunday, January 8 and Monday, January 9 with people having their Christmas trees taken away in return for a donation.

However, people and businesses need to register their real tree for collection online before 11pm on Tuesday, January 3.

Volunteers can collect the tree from homes with postcodes beginning WR1 through to WR15.

Donations will go towards supporting the hospice provide care and support to life-limited people.