England
Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree
A British court has been shown footage of a person with a chainsaw cutting down a Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall.
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The moment the 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree was chainsawed down
As a blade buzzes loudly, the majestic tree’s final moments can be seen in footage showing a person chopping it down and toppling it onto the ancient Hadrian’s Wall.
- Brian Melley
Prince Harry makes secret visit to Ukraine
The duke’s visit, to an area that is a frequent target of Russian missiles, was not announced until after he had returned to the US.
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2000-year-old basilica found in London office basement
Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.
- Jill Lawless
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A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.
- Catherine Marshall
Shoplifting suspect in wheelchair evades police chase
Officers twice tried to block her motorised chair during the chase in Sheffield, England, to force it to a halt. But the suspect escaped both times.
- Timothy Sigsworth
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