A CHRISTMAS tree grower from South East Cornwall is in the running for providing 10 Downing Street with its tree this year.

Santa Trees from Lanreath, near Looe, is a finalist at this year's British Christmas Tree Growers' Association competition for best UK grower.

The winner will have the honour of providing Number 10 with its Christmas tree which stands outside the door.

The winner of the best wreath category will also provide a wreath which will be fixed on the Prime Minister's front door.

Entrants will be judged today at a display in Warwickshire.