Why giant Easter bunny was created in small town

A man who carved a giant Easter rabbit out of a huge bushy yew tree has explained why he created the leafy sculpture.

The bunny hedge, which is almost as tall as the neighbouring Beehive Pub, has made its appearance on Trowbridge Road in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, just in time for Easter.

Boasting two long ears, buck teeth and a red bow tie, local residents have taken to social media to say how much it has made them smile.

Topiarist Philip Mudd said: "It's been lying in wait for the last couple of years, but the time wasn't right – whereas now people are looking for a bit of good news and the Easter bunny is here."