Breaking news: HS2 construction vehicle moves in to take down beloved ancient pear tree in South Cubbington wood

Protestors against the high-speed tail project have started a vigil near the beloved tree which is believed to have been in the wood since before 1820.

Earlier this morning we reported how anti-HS2 campaigners had said the tree's "days are numbered" and their fears now appear to be coming true.

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