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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Premier League manager wins bitter battle with neighbours over 7 ‘nuisance' trees full of squawking magpies
Newcastle are called the Magpies because of their black and white striped kit LEAF IT OUT Ex-Premier League manager wins bitter battle with neighbours over 7 'nuisance' trees full of squawking magpies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has won his battle with neighbours to axe seven "nuisance" trees at his Cheshire mansion - despite fears for magpies. The Liverpool legend, 74, and his next door neighbours were left stumped after half a dozen locals living opposite objected to the "wholesale" cull. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Retired football player Kevin Keegan Credit: Getty 3 The sycamore trees near his home (not pictured) are all in poor condition. Similar trees are pictured on a public road Credit: Matthew Pover One protestor even sent a sound recording to the local council of birds in the trees including blackbirds, blue tits, parakeets, robins and Magpies, in a desperate bid to save the 60ft-high sycamores. Newcastle are called the Magpies because of their black and white striped kit, like the bird's plumage, and Keegan bossed them back in the 1990s. The 50-year-old trees were slapped with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) before the row of four houses, including Keegan's, were built. But Keegan and his neighbours have now successfully applied to the local council to have the "dead and decaying" trees completely felled to the ground. In a letter, one objector wrote: "The protected trees have always provided a welcome and quite natural habitat for the wide diversity of animals, especially birds. "For many years, our property and those of our neighbours have overlooked an empty field. Now our view, especially during the winter months, is of four detached houses. "During the summer months, a time when most people enjoy being out in their gardens, the protected trees have provided a level of privacy, shade from the sun and good noise reduction (for all parties). "Over the last 40 years I can honestly say the protected trees have caused no real problems at all. To destroy live trees would be a tragedy." Another objector, whose house backs on to Keegan's, paid towards the cost of previous tree works in a gesture of good will. They said: "I am in total agreement that tree maintenance and action is required to the trees. My objection is with some of the proposed action." A third objector said: "The face the trees are now considered a nuisance shouldn't necessitate their wanton removal, after all the trees were there long before the houses were built." Keegan won three Division One Championships, two UEFA Cups, one FA Cup and a European Cup in his playing career at Liverpool, and also won the Ballon d'Or twice. As a manager, he is famous for his "I would love it if we beat them" rant at Sir Alex Ferguson as his Newcastle side threw away a 13-point lead and lost the Premier League title to Man Utd in 1996. The former England boss moved to his five-bedroom Cheshire pad in 2002 and has since added a loft conversion, two dormer windows and a rear conservatory. Officials at Trafford Council gave the go-ahead for the tree felling by April 2027, but ordered that new trees should be planted. They said: "The sycamore trees proposed for removal are all in poor condition, most have areas of dead bark on the lower stem, structural weaknesses in the crown and poor leaf budding rates. "Decay is evident in several previous pruning points and these trees are likely to become hazardous in the near future if they remain."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Premier League manager wins bitter battle with neighbours over 7 ‘nuisance' trees full of squawking magpies
FORMER Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has won his battle with neighbours to axe seven "nuisance" trees at his Cheshire mansion - despite fears for magpies. The Advertisement 3 Retired football player Kevin Keegan Credit: Getty 3 The sycamore trees near his home (not pictured) are all in poor condition. Similar trees are pictured on a public road Credit: Matthew Pover One protestor even sent a sound recording to the local council of birds in the trees including blackbirds, blue tits, parakeets, robins and Magpies, in a desperate bid to save the 60ft-high sycamores. Newcastle are called the Magpies because of their black and white striped kit, like the bird's plumage, and The 50-year-old trees were slapped with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) before the row of four houses, including Keegan's, were built. But Keegan and his neighbours have now successfully applied to the local council to have the "dead and decaying" trees completely felled to the ground. Advertisement Read more neighbour rows In a letter, one objector wrote: "The protected trees have always provided a welcome and quite natural habitat for the wide diversity of animals, especially birds. "For many years, our property and those of our neighbours have overlooked an empty field. Now our view, especially during the winter months, is of four detached houses. "During the summer months, a time when most people enjoy being out in their gardens, the protected trees have provided a level of privacy, shade from the sun and good noise reduction (for all parties). "Over the last 40 years I can honestly say the protected trees have caused no real problems at all. To destroy live trees would be a tragedy." Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive Another objector, whose house backs on to They said: "I am in total agreement that tree maintenance and action is required to the trees. My objection is with some of the proposed action." A third objector said: "The face the trees are now considered a nuisance shouldn't necessitate their wanton removal, after all the trees were there long before the houses were built." Keegan won three Division One Championships, two UEFA Cups, one FA Cup and a European Cup in his playing career at Advertisement As a manager, he is famous for his "I would love it if we beat them" rant at Sir Alex Ferguson as his The former England boss moved to his five-bedroom Cheshire pad in 2002 and has since added a loft conversion, two dormer windows and a rear conservatory. Officials at Trafford Council gave the go-ahead for the tree felling by April 2027, but ordered that new trees should be planted. They said: "The sycamore trees proposed for removal are all in poor condition, most have areas of dead bark on the lower stem, structural weaknesses in the crown and poor leaf budding rates. Advertisement "Decay is evident in several previous pruning points and these trees are likely to become hazardous in the near future if they remain." 3 The former England boss moved to his five-bedroom Cheshire pad in 2002 Credit: Jon Bond - The Sun
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Path improvements mean people can walk, wheel or cycle on traffic-free route between Bargeddie and Coatbridge
The transformed woodland path, dubbed the Oakridge Greenway, has been designed and constructed by active travel charity Sustrans. Improvements to a path now make it possible for people to walk, wheel or cycle on a completely traffic-free route between Bargeddie and Coatbridge. The transformed woodland path, dubbed the Oakridge Greenway, has been designed and constructed by active travel charity Sustrans. The National Cycle Network Route 75 from Coatbridge leaves the Monkland Canal and passes through the Oakridge Estate Community Woodlands to reach Bargeddie. As a traffic-free route, the link through the Community Woodlands is vital in connecting neighbourhoods and boosting local biodiversity. Despite the path having never been surfaced, a daily average of 174 people used the path in the summer months. However, in wet weather, usage dropped drastically as the path became extremely muddy. This made it inaccessible for many people's everyday journeys, particularly for those using wheelchairs, pushing prams, or cycling. To avoid the mud, those who still used the route often walked around the path which unfortunately wore away many of the plants. The woodland contains a mixture of oak and birch trees, with some over a hundred years old and protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Since 2024, Sustrans has been working with the community to redesign the path and allow the woodland to regenerate. With works now complete, the path has been transformed into an accessible all-weather surface for people walking, wheeling and cycling. This has improved local connections to nearby schools and public transport. To minimise environmental impact, the project used a "no-dig" method and created a floating path design, while installing a tree root protection membrane. The works also involved sowing a native seed mix of grasses and wildflowers along the path's edge, to encourage the greenspace to flourish again. Since the project was completed, Sustrans has received incredibly positive feedback from the community. People have noted they can now use the path to walk to school, to visit the canal and watch the wildlife, and to get to Coatbridge town centre. Local group Friends of Monklands Canal were consulted throughout the project and chairman Alan McCormack said: "It's fair to say the new path is a game changer for the local community and Friends of Monklands Canal. "As a gateway to the canal and beyond, the benefits it will provide over its lifetime will be immeasurable to people's physical and mental health. We're delighted to see it complete." Chris Brace, principal network development manager at Sustrans, added: "The path's transformation is truly like night and day. "We are thrilled to have made these vital improvements, meaning people in Bargeddie and the surrounding area can now choose to walk, wheel or cycle for more of their local journeys. "The National Cycle Network is the backbone of our infrastructure for active travel, connecting communities across Scotland. "But it also provides us with unique access to local nature. "Improvements like the Oakridge Greenway project allow more people to not only get active but to get out into green spaces - ultimately feeling healthier, happier and more connected to where they live." The Oakridge Greenway was made possible by funding from the Scottish Government, administered through Sustrans' National Cycle Network Development programme. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
West Lothian lime trees in historic street saved from the chop
West Lothian Council's Development Management Committee was asked to decide on whether to support the TPO that was imposed in March. A row of lime trees in a historic West Lothian street have been protected by a Tree Preservation Order in a dispute of demand for felling. West Lothian Council's Development Management Committee was asked to decide on whether to support the TPO that was imposed in March. Without councillors backing the TPO would have lapsed in September which could have seen up to six of a line of 10 lime trees in Provost Road, Linlithgow, fall to the axe. A planning officer told the DMC: 'The site is located within the Linlithgow Palace & High Street Conservation Area, and as such, all proposed tree works within this area, first requires notification to be submitted to the council.' A tree works consent notification for the felling of six lime trees at 7 Provost Road, Linlithgow was received on the 13th February 2025. The notification was for the removal of the six trees in settlement of a legal action. A report to the DMC added: 'During assessment of the notification, a visual assessment of the trees was undertaken along with a Tree Evaluation Method for Preservation Orders (TEMPO) assessment. The TEMPO assessment was completed by the council's Arborist and it was determined that the trees subject to the notification, and an additional four others, were found to 'Definitely merit TPO', this was further supported by the visual assessment carried out. 'As a result of this, Tree Preservation Order (No. 1) 2025, 7 Provost Road, Linlithgow was made on the 27th March 2025. The order covers ten Common Limes which form part of a lime tree feature, at the heart of east Linlithgow's historic centre, requiring to be protected due to amenity and contribution to local landscape, which adds to the wooded character and setting of local paths, roads and public realm.' Legal action is ongoing and a separate issue to the confirmation of the TPO, the committee heard. Councillors heard there was one objection to the TPO from a neighbour who claimed that the trees were damaging property. The owners of the trees had applied to the council for a felling licence which prompted the move to the TPO. Councillors heard that the trees were in good condition 'were safe, and in good health despite previous pollard, and without major defect.' The report added: 'The avenue of limes at the site, is a landscape feature of the local neighbourhood, and forms part of the wooded character of this part of Linlithgow. The trees are highly visible from local footpaths, and roads as they take advantage of the rising gradient. 'The lime trees have been previously pollarded and crown lifted, with the epicormic growth managed. In general, Limes are long-lived trees and there is little evidence to suggest the previous works to the trees have been detrimental to the tree health and vitality. 'The objection received relates mostly to the ongoing court action between no.7 and 11 Provost Road. The court action is a separate legal matter that does not form part of the assessment when determining the notification on whether these trees were worthy of a TPO.' It concluded: 'It was considered expedient in the interests of amenity to make the TPO in order to protect these 10 lime trees. It is recommended that this TPO be confirmed without modifications.' The committee agreed to confirm the TPO with question or comment.
Edinburgh Live
18-06-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian lime trees in historic street saved from the chop
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A row of lime trees in a historic West Lothian street have been protected by a Tree Preservation Order in a dispute of demand for felling. West Lothian Council's Development Management Committee was asked to decide on whether to support the TPO that was imposed in March. Without councillors backing the TPO would have lapsed in September which could have seen up to six of a line of 10 lime trees in Provost Road, Linlithgow, fall to the axe. READ MORE: West Lothian disabled veterans facing eviction 'must be offered new homes' A planning officer told the DMC: 'The site is located within the Linlithgow Palace & High Street Conservation Area, and as such, all proposed tree works within this area, first requires notification to be submitted to the council.' A tree works consent notification for the felling of six lime trees at 7 Provost Road, Linlithgow was received on the 13th February 2025. The notification was for the removal of the six trees in settlement of a legal action. A report to the DMC added: 'During assessment of the notification, a visual assessment of the trees was undertaken along with a Tree Evaluation Method for Preservation Orders (TEMPO) assessment. The TEMPO assessment was completed by the council's Arborist and it was determined that the trees subject to the notification, and an additional four others, were found to 'Definitely merit TPO', this was further supported by the visual assessment carried out. 'As a result of this, Tree Preservation Order (No. 1) 2025, 7 Provost Road, Linlithgow was made on the 27th March 2025. The order covers ten Common Limes which form part of a lime tree feature, at the heart of east Linlithgow's historic centre, requiring to be protected due to amenity and contribution to local landscape, which adds to the wooded character and setting of local paths, roads and public realm.' Legal action is ongoing and a separate issue to the confirmation of the TPO, the committee heard. Councillors heard there was one objection to the TPO from a neighbour who claimed that the trees were damaging property. The owners of the trees had applied to the council for a felling licence which prompted the move to the TPO. Councillors heard that the trees were in good condition 'were safe, and in good health despite previous pollard, and without major defect.' The report added: 'The avenue of limes at the site, is a landscape feature of the local neighbourhood, and forms part of the wooded character of this part of Linlithgow. The trees are highly visible from local footpaths, and roads as they take advantage of the rising gradient. 'The lime trees have been previously pollarded and crown lifted, with the epicormic growth managed. In general, Limes are long-lived trees and there is little evidence to suggest the previous works to the trees have been detrimental to the tree health and vitality. 'The objection received relates mostly to the ongoing court action between no.7 and 11 Provost Road. The court action is a separate legal matter that does not form part of the assessment when determining the notification on whether these trees were worthy of a TPO.' It concluded: 'It was considered expedient in the interests of amenity to make the TPO in order to protect these 10 lime trees. It is recommended that this TPO be confirmed without modifications.' The committee agreed to confirm the TPO with question or comment.
