The Latest Breaking News from Sycamore Gap

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

A year after being cut down, the search for answers continues over Sycamore Gap as pair face trial

As attention turns to two men facing trial for felling the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree, locals continue to grieve the loss and demand answers

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Toby Carvery owner apologises after ancient oak tree felling in north London

The cutting down of the tree has been compared to that of the landmark Sycamore Gap tree

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Toby Carvery owners admit felling beloved 500-year-old oak tree in London after local outrage

The tree, estimated to be up to 500 years old, has been described as a ‘national treasure’

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Trial date set for Sycamore Gap tree accused

David Graham and Adam Carruthers will go before a jury in April accused of felling the famous tree.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 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

Trial Begins For Men Accused Of Toppling Beloved Sycamore

Learn about the heartbreaking loss of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree along Hadrian's Wall and the legal proceedings that followed.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

2 men are standing trial on charges they chopped down Britain's scenic Sycamore Gap tree

People struck by the loss of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in northern England last year found it hard to understand why someone would have committed such a senseless act

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024