Adam Carruthers, 31, from Wigton, leaves Newcastle Crown Court, where he denied causing criminal damage following the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, valued at £622,000 and £1,114 damage to Hadrian's Wall, which is a World Heritage Site. Picture date: Wednesday June 12, 2024.

Adam Carruthers, 31, of Church Street, Wigton, Cumbria, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday.

Second man denies felling Sycamore Gap tree

Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, both of Cumbria, are also accused of causing damage to Hadrian’s Wall, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Two accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree due in crown court

The items were believed to be lost forever after being thrown out 40 years ago - but they were in fact saved and kept safe by a retired scientist.

Shells from Captain Cook voyage thought lost forever 'saved from skip'

Emergency services were called at 9am on Thursday 30 November 2023, to reports of a six-vehicle collision on the A69 near the roundabout with the A68.

Woman, 81, killed in six vehicle collision named by police

Daniel Stephens, from Middlesbrough, was involved in the crash near Brough, in Cumbria on Friday 7 July.

Tributes paid to crash victim who 'lived life in the fast lane' 

Arthur Edwards says he "wouldn't be here now" without the help of the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Newcastle Freeman hospital.

Cancer survivor, 80, walks marathon for hospitals which 'saved his life'

Investigations will continue into what caused the blaze in the early hours of Thursday 1 December.

Haltwhistle fire: Crews leave scene of major blaze

Police were called to a block of student accommodation in Howard Street, Newcastle on Tuesday 27 September to reports of concern for a 24-year-old man.

Murder accused to appear in court following death of man in student flat 

Vikki Spit's partner of 20 years, known simply as Zion, died in May 2021, two weeks after receiving a first dose of the Covid vaccine.

Rock musician's partner says AstraZeneca vaccine death ruling is 'vindication'

People in the North East and Cumbria could be prescribed walking or cycling by their GP in a new trial to improve mental and physical health.

North East and Cumbrian GPs prescribe 'walking and cycling' to improve health

The four forces in the North East and Cumbria recorded 391 offences of sexual communication with a child in 2021/22, up from 271 in 2017/18 - a 44% increase.

40% increase in online grooming crimes across the North East and Cumbria

Karl Newton was an experienced and highly-regarded football scout who worked for teams across the North East, Yorkshire and the North West.

Tributes paid to football scout who died while walking in Lake District

11/06/22. Survivors whose lives were saved by the Great North Ambulance meet members of the crew on the roof of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. ITV News.

The service has treated 500 patients via on-scene blood transfusions and has marked the occasion at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

Great North Air Ambulance marks blood milestone with accident survivors 

Brynn Hauxwell completed Hadrian's Wall Way in a wheelchair

Brynn Hauxwell, 17, completed the 84 mile path along the wall in 10 days despite stiles, steps and steep hills. He is now 

Teenager becomes first to complete Hadrian's Wall path in a wheelchair

The proposed improvements would affect the road from Scotch Corner to Penrith. The changes aim to enhance safety, reduce congestion and improve connectivity.

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