Two men arrested in police investigation into felling of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree The 300-year-old tree was cut down overnight in a shocking act of vandalism The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Sycamore gap: Robin Hood Prince of Thieves director attacks ‘senseless’ vandalism of tree The tree was thought to be at least 150-years-old Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023
Sycamore Gap tree ‘hidden in secret location over souvenir hunter fears’ Several members of the public were reportedly caught taking branches and pieces of wood as keepsakes Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
‘Trees have no legal status’: calls rise for stronger protection in UK against felling After destruction of the tree at Sycamore Gap, campaigners warn more must be done to protect country’s arboreal heritage The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Remains of Sycamore Gap tree moved to secret site over trophy hunter fears National Trust seeks to prevent Berlin Wall-like souvenirs after several people reportedly caught trying to take pieces The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023
Sycamore Gap tree moved to secret location as souvenir hunters try to pinch piece of history National Trust says iconic maple has been moved to secret location amid concerns people were trying to steal piece The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
The Guardian view on protecting trees: planting is a gift to the future, but not enough Editorial: From the Sycamore Gap to Wrexham’s sweet chestnut, Britain is increasingly vocal about its love of our historic trees The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
‘If I’d have done a murder, I’d be getting less hassle’: Man accused of felling Sycamore Gap protests innocence Walter Renwick says his life has taken a turn for the worse since he was accused of felling one of the UK’s most-loved trees The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
‘If I’d have done a murder, I’d be getting less hassle’: man accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree protests innocence Walter Renwick says his life has taken a turn for the worse since he was accused of felling one of the UK’s most-loved trees The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
‘If I’d have done a murder, I’d be getting less hassle’: man accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree protests innocence Walter Renwick says his life has taken a turn for the worse since he was accused of felling one of the UK’s most-loved trees The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
‘If I’d have done a murder, I’d be getting less hassle’: man accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree protests innocence Walter Renwick says his life has taken a turn for the worse since he was accused of felling one of the UK’s most-loved trees The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
‘If I’d have done a murder, I’d be getting less hassle’: man accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree protests innocence Walter Renwick says his life has taken a turn for the worse since he was accused of felling one of the UK’s most-loved trees The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Sycamore Gap tree removed from Hadrian’s Wall to be seasoned and reused As National Trust draws line under criminal act, members of public suggest future uses for timber The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Sycamore Gap tree feller ‘ironically prolonged its life’ says National Trust as crane moves in A large section of trunk has been lifted from the Roman site by a crane, two weeks after the tree was cut down in an apparent act of vandalism Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
WEKU · Oct 11, 2023 England's beloved Sycamore Gap tree will be removed from Hadrian's Wall Officials say they're amazed by the public's concern for the well-loved tree, after receiving thousands of tributes, suggestions and donations from people in the U.K. and overseas.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 Felled Sycamore Gap tree to be moved to secret location The much-loved tree must be removed to protect Hadrian’s Wall, but its ultimate fate remains uncertain
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 Felled Sycamore Gap tree next to Hadrian’s Wall to be removed by crane National Trust says much-loved tree will be taken away in large sections and stored safely while decision is made what to do with it
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Sycamore Gap tree to finally be removed and ‘safely stored’ Sycamore Gap tree is resting on Hadrian’s Wall in a ‘precarious position’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 ‘I slept in ditches and dreamed of marauding raiders’: a wild walk on the Hadrian’s Wall path The vandalism at Sycamore Gap may have hogged the headlines, but walking the length of the national trail puts these borderlands into thrilling historical context
Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2023 MP warns decision on future of Northumberland’s Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall has ‘significant complications’ An MP has warned that there are “significant complications” around the future of the Sycamore Gap site.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 Sycamore Gap tree detectives ‘hunting key clue which might crack case’ Forensic scientists believe the tree stump may hold vital evidence for the police investigation
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 The felled Sycamore Gap tree may rise again Letters: Readers respond to the attack on a renowned sycamore in Northumberland national park by a suspected vandal
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Eight of the world’s most amazing trees – from the Major Oak to the Lone Cypress Spectacular ancient trees stir deep feelings, as the felling of Sycamore Gap showed. Here are more noble specimens, including one whose survival is a deep-rooted puzzle
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Sycamore Gap tree – latest: Hadrian’s Wall damaged as National Trust flooded with offers of help National Trust says it is ‘beginning discussions with stakeholders about future of site’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 Felling of Sycamore Gap tree damaged Hadrian’s Wall, inspection reveals Historic England says preliminary inspection shows ‘some damage’, after famous tree cut down last week