{"id":67390,"date":"2026-02-26T11:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=67390"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:54:24","slug":"sheffield-tree-action-group-finally-feel-vindicated-after-a-long-battle-against-the-city-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/sheffield-tree-action-group-finally-feel-vindicated-after-a-long-battle-against-the-city-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Tree Action Group finally feel &#8216;vindicated&#8217; after a long battle against the City Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Photo Credit: Shelley Cockayne<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sheffield Tree Action Group (STAG) is being recognised with a plaque at Sheffield Town Hall. 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