Sheffield tree-felling opponents vow to fight on after court setback

Judge imposes orders barring councillor and others from taking unlawful direct action against tree-felling programmeCampaigners trying to halt a "politically controversial" tree-felling programme in Sheffield have vowed to continue their fight despite losing a high court battle with council bosses. A judge on Tuesday made orders barring residents from taking "unlawful direct action" to prevent the lawful felling of roadside trees. It is the latest development in a long-running row that last week prompted an intervention by the environment secretary, Michael Gove. Continue reading...