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Sycamore Gap trial live: Friends accused of felling iconic tree blame each other, court told

Two friends accused of using a chainsaw to bring down the Sycamore Gap tree appear to be blaming each other for the act of “mindless criminal damage”, a jury has heard. Daniel Graham, 39, of Milbeck ...
NBC New York

Vandals sentenced to prison after felling tree famous for cameo in ‘Robin Hood'

The vandals who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison for causing irreversible damage and serious distress. The tree stood for nearly ...
The New York Times

Felling of Sycamore Gap Tree Was ‘Deliberate and Mindless,’ Prosecutor Says

The trial for two men accused of cutting down the 200-year-old Hadrian’s Wall tree opened Tuesday in northeastern England. Both pleaded not guilty. By Amelia Nierenberg and Lizzie Dearden Reporting ...
CNN

Restaurant chain faces outrage after carving up 500-year-old oak tree

A restaurant chain has apologized after sparking outrage when it cut down an oak tree in London that was believed to be up to 500 years old. Described by British conservation charity the Woodland ...