The Latest Breaking News from Daniel Graham

Two men filmed felling of Sycamore Gap tree during ‘mindless’ act, court hears

Jury shown phone footage with sound of chainsaw and toppling tree, in trial of pair who deny criminal damage

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

UK trial told Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'deliberate and mindless' act

A court has been told that the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down in an “act of deliberate and mindless criminal damage.”

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Sycamore Gap trial: Two men went on ‘moronic mission’ to fell tree in act of 'mindless vandalism’, jury told

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers used a chainsaw to chop down the Northumberland landmark and filmed their actions, court heard

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

2 men charged with cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree are going on trial in northern England

There is a hole in the heart of the rolling hills of northern England

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Daniel Graham, 39, of Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, of Wigton, Cumbria, will go before a jury at Newcastle Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Toby carvery owner could have to pay over £1million for hacking back ancient oak

A specialist lawyer has said warned that cutting back an ancient oak tree can cause irreversible damage

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Choice reveals Australian insurers with biggest price hikes in the past year

Kogan, RAC and Honey were the worst offenders, raising rates by more than 30%, while only one brand lowered its quotes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed due to defendant illness

Daniel Graham was unable to attend Newcastle Crown Court alongisde his co-accused Adam Carruthers

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Man charged with felling Sycamore Gap tree pictured for first time as he arrives at court

Adam Carruthers, 31, of Church Street, Wigton, Cumbria, was excused attendance at the hearing

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Trial date set for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Adam Carruthers of Wigton and Daniel Graham of Carlisle accused of causing £622,191 damage to tree and £1,144 to Hadrian’s Wall

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024