One of Britain’s oldest trees — and Robin Hood’s legendary Sherwood refuge — may have died (opens original article in a new tab)

The Major Oak, a historic tree in Sherwood Forest associated with Robin Hood, may have died after failing to produce leaves this year, with experts attributing its decline to pollution and drought.

• The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to Robin Hood legend, may have died after not producing leaves this year
• Conservation charity RSPB notes the tree's decline due to pollution and drought over five years
• Acorns and cuttings from the tree have been used to grow new saplings worldwide