The tree, a landmark that stood by Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, was found illegally cut down in 2023.
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England’s Sycamore Gap Tree, Felled by Vandals, Stands Again as Art
A nearly seven-foot piece of trunk will be featured in an art exhibit to honor the beloved tree. Hugging it is encouraged.
2 Men Found Guilty of Felling UK’s Sycamore Gap Tree
Two men were found guilty Friday of felling the famous tree in northern England, bringing some closure to a baffling crime that had saddened and mystified the nation.
Found: British Military Documents, Scattered on the Street
A man in Northern England said he had stumbled upon hundreds of documents, including threat assessments, armory codes and detailed base patrols. The Ministry of Defense said it was investigating.
How Greggs, a Super Affordable Bakery Chain, Became a U.K. Culinary Icon
A festive pop-up restaurant is the latest crowd-pleasing stunt from Greggs, a mass-market bakery that is riding out Britain’s cost-of-living crisis with gusto.
Britain Scrambles to Avoid a Second Lockdown
The government is contemplating a number of new measures — so many that Britons are growing confused and resentful.