It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. FOR well over 100 years, the tree at Sycamore Gap had stood in a pleasing dip in the landscape next to Hadrian’s Wall, inspiring ...

Two men were found guilty Friday of felling the famous tree in northern England, bringing some closure to a baffling crime ...

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

Prosecutors say that as news of the crime spread, the two men exchanged messages relishing the outrage and sadness they caused. The tree in northern England was believed to be about 200 years old.

The tree at Sycamore Gap was beloved by many and a symbol of Northumberland (Owen Humphreys/PA) For well over 100 years the tree at Sycamore Gap had stood in a pleasing dip in the landscape next ...