Leeds protestors camp through the night to save 180-year-old tree

A group of local residents are standing guard in front of an 180-year-old oak tree day and night to protect it from being felled to make way for a temporary footbridge.Sarah Mumford, 62, is one of three leading figures for a local community group working in rotating shifts to stand, sit and sleep by the ancient oak tree.
Leeds City Council initially proposed to fell the tree in August 2024 to replace a pedestrian walkway as it "reached the end of its usable life and needs major repairs".