Duncan Leatherdale

Durham

Senior Broadcast Journalist at BBC

An online newshound for the BBC. My views are my own (or copied from someone else), not those of the Beeb etc.

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What have jurors heard this week?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale

Five things you may have missed in Sycamore Gap trialDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaPA MediaThe tree was planted on Hadrian's Wall in the 1800sThe tree at Sycamore Gap took well over a century to grow and just minutes to cut down. It was globally renowned, standing as it did at the edge of the Roman frontier in northern England, and had been depicted countless times in photographs, paintings and films.
Sycamore Gap accused claims 'best pal' did it

1 week ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale

Sycamore Gap accused claims 'best pal' did itDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaWatch the video shown to the jurors aboveOne of the men who denies cutting down the world famous Sycamore Gap tree has told jurors his co-accused "best pal" admitted doing it. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was felled in a "moronic mission" in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle Crown Court has heard.
Sycamore Gap accused blamed friend in anonymous call, jury told

1 week ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale

Sycamore Gap accused blamed pal in call, jury toldDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaWatch the video shown to the jurors aboveOne of the men who denies felling the world famous Sycamore Gap tree blamed his co-accused in an anonymous call to police, a court has heard. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was felled in a "moronic mission" in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle Crown Court has heard.
Sycamore Gap accused claims he was framed in feud

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Duncan Leatherdale

One of the men accused of felling the world famous Sycamore Gap tree told police he had been framed as part of a feud. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was felled in a "moronic mission" in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle Crown Court has heard. Daniel Michael Graham, 39, from Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, from Wigton in Cumbria, each deny two counts of criminal damage relating to the tree and the Roman Wall.
Sycamore Gap accused 'not trained for large trees'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale

Sycamore Gap accused 'not trained for large trees'Duncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaCPSExperts say a wedge of wood came from the tree and was pictured in Daniel Graham's carA man accused of felling the world famous Sycamore Gap tree told police he did not have the skill or experience to do the job.
Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale |Evie Lake

Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury toldDuncan Leatherdale & Evie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaWatch the video shown to jurorsMobile phone footage which prosecutors claim shows the moment the "iconic" Sycamore Gap tree was felled has been shown to jurors. The tree had stood for more than 100 years in a dip on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland before it was felled in a "moronic mission" in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle Crown Court has heard.
Sycamore Gap tree wedge kept as trophy, court hears

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale |Evie Lake

Sycamore Gap tree wedge kept as trophy, court hearsDuncan Leatherdale & Evie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaNick LewisDaniel Graham and Adam Carruthers deny criminal damageTwo men accused of chopping down the famous Sycamore Gap tree kept a wedge as a trophy in a felling that prosecutors described as a "moronic mission". The tree had stood for more than 100 years in a dip on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland before it was felled overnight on 27 September, 2023, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
New Marske mental health nurse retires after 59 years

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale

'What I learned from 59-year mental health career'Duncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCRod Morris is retiring after 59 years working in mental healthRod Morris has spent 59 years working in mental health, the bulk of that time helping children and teenagers. As he finally retires, he reflects on the changes he has seen in his career, where things still need to improve and why he went back after his own near-death experience. The summer of 1966 was a busy one for the country.
Survivors recall Derrick Bird's Cumbria massacre 15 years on

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Carol Malia |Duncan Leatherdale

Image caption, Derrick Bird left a trail of devastated families and survivors in his wakePresenter, BBC Look North (North East & Cumbria)BBC News, North East and CumbriaFifteen years ago, taxi driver Derrick Bird killed 12 people in a murderous shooting spree across Cumbria. Many locals still refuse to speak of it to this day, but some, including survivors and relatives of victims, have shared their stories.
How a Teesdale scientist hopes her art will help save birds

1 month ago | bbc.com | Duncan Leatherdale |Alex Challies

How a scientist hopes her art will help save birdsDuncan Leatherdale & Alex ChalliesBBC News, North East and CumbriaScientist-turned-artist creates handmade wire birdsAs a scientist, Sara Cox realises the dangers her beloved birds face. As an artist she wants to help everyone else understand too. Sara stops walking and points excitedly over the drystone wall into the field beyond.