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Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examining the felled Sycamore Gap tree (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Two new suspects arrested in Sycamore Gap tree investigation

Work has now started chainsawing the felled tree into sections for its removal (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Beloved Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and removed from site

The UK’s perfect climbing tree is given the name Mr Silly Arms

A £1million mansion could be yours for £550,000 – - but buyers should be aware it comes with a huge catch.

£1m mansion up for grabs for bargain £550k – but there’s a huge catch

Peter Gregory died after the hot air balloon he was travelling in ‘fell from the sky’ over Worcester on Sunday, June 25.

Tributes pour in for pilot who died in hot air balloon horror crash

King Charles III

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Chelsea Flower Show

Sir David Attenborough and Queen Elizabeth II was born less than three weeks apart.

Sir David Attenborough plants oak tree in honour of Queen Elizabeth

South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash named by police

Linslade Woods

Friends of Linslade Woods to plant 1,000 tree saplings - and need your help

Get out and about this half term - National Trust Images Arnhel de Serra

A half term tree-mendous idea at Dunstable Downs

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023: Do they still exist in the UK and where can I see them?

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day: Where in UK to see the native species

There was a time where it was normal to see a red squirrel in the UK, now you’ve got to travel to remote spots.

It’s time to take your tree down... according to tradition

When to take down your Christmas Tree to avoid bad luck

Reese, far right, and his team with some of hundreds of toys they bough from Smyth's Toy Shop

The real-life Santa who spent £15,000 buying presents for children

Best artificial Christmas trees for 2021:

Best artificial Christmas trees 2022, from budget to luxury options

Mp’s will be able to put Christmas party food and decorations on expenses

Taxpayers to foot bill for MPs Christmas parties

The World Conker Championship returned this past weekend

What is the World Conker Championships?

8 ways to reuse dead leaves this autumn - including home decor

The fire service says stay indoors

Storm Eunice: Trees block roads in Dunstable and Bedford as Bedfordshire Fire Se...

All animals love food, even more so when they don’t have to go through the effort of finding it. Nuts and seeds are the best bet for birds or you could push the boat out and opt for some mealworms for the foxes

These are top 7 ways to attract wildlife to your garden

When it's snowing remove damaged growth

Five tips for saving your garden from unexpected snow

Christmas decorations from Gisela Graham and Lidl, along with Christmas lights

Christmas decorations: Gisela Graham ornaments and Lidl, and lights

Rushmere Country Park

Greensand Trust defends felling at Rushmere Country Park's Oak Wood

Here’s how to get a real Christmas tree for just £9 this year

How to have a more environmentally-friendly Christmas

This is how long a real Christmas tree lasts - and how to maintain it

Angela Allaway's oil painting of an Ashridge Estate beech

Tree painting goes on sale

Speilzeuggasse (toy alley) at the Hamburger Weinachtsmarkt in Hamburg, Germany. Picture: PA Photo/Amy Stolarczyk.

Travel: Happy tidings from Hamburg

Property

We’re all wild about our gardens these days
Research commissioned by the Horticultural Trades Association has found that 75 per cent of UK gardeners agree it’s important that their gardens support wildlife, like birds and bees.