Crime & Legal

Cyclist, 91, killed while taking part in time trial in Buckinghamshire

Raymond Dare was reportedly hit from behind by a van

Sussex van driver filmed forcing cyclist off road denies dangerous driving

Driver is reported to have had his employment terminated by firm that owns van

#seethecyclist: Police officers to join club rides as part of Northern Ireland close pass operation

Safety campaign will also see prominent use of camera logo on local cyclists’ jerseys

Near Miss of the Day 19: Scooter rider pulls out on cyclist without looking

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s London's South Bank

Near Miss of the Day 18: Cyclist buys GoPro for commute – and on first day films very close pass by van driver

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Lancashire

75% of bike theft investigations closed with no suspect identified

Cycling UK say there needs to be greater focus on where stolen bikes are sold

Near Miss of the Day 17: Close pass … by a police car

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Richmond Park

Bristol woman ‘steals’ bike back from thieves in Facebook sting operation

Someone spotted Jenni Morton-Humphreys bike for sale after she posted about theft, so they concocted a plan

On anniversary of his mother’s death, Chris Boardman says justice system is failing cyclists and their families

Road crime "isn't taken seriously" says British Cycling policy advisor

Judge calls for tougher sentencing powers after jailing drink-driver who left teenage cyclist with life-changing injuries

Cycling UK has called for increased penalties where drivers flee the scene of a collision knowing that someone may have been seriously injured

Police officer fined for breaking cyclist’s wrist while driving without due care and attention

Officer was found guilty after failing to spot cyclist as he drove to police station

Near Miss of the Day 16: Police show how to overtake cyclists safely

Dorset Police launched their close pass operation this week and are getting the message across on social media

Lorry driver convicted of close pass baffled by verdict (+ video)

“I thought it was clear as day to me. I had left more than enough gap”

Cyclist killed in Northern Ireland after driver crashes into club ride

Another rider remains in hospital in a critical condition after fatal crash on Tuesday

Close pass operations launched in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset

Joint roads policing unit rolls out initiative with help from Cycling UK and Cycle Engage UK

Motorist hospitalised Cotswolds cyclist using ice cream cone

Police say assault was “not done with a deadly weapon”

Near Miss of the Day 15: Tractor driver holds line, almost hits cyclist

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Wiltshire

Glaswegian woman tells teen bike thief the error of his ways

“Somehow I ended up pure giving him a life lecture”

Police forces attend Cycle Crime Conference to hear about the various initiatives being undertaken

Organisers warn that lack of funding to tackle cycle crime is an issue

Sussex van driver filmed forcing cyclist off road to appear in court

Footage of incident on A272 in April went viral after it was shared online

Lorry driver who pleaded not guilty after being caught by West Midlands Police close pass initiative is convicted

Force has prosecuted more than 300 offenders using helmet cam footage provided by members of the public

Video: Shocking moment driver rear-ends cyclist in Tennessee

Motorist arrested and faces multiple charges, cyclist "doing ok" in hospital

Video: Teens push bike into path of Dunwich Dynamo riders, causing crash

Incident happened as paticipants in overnight ride from London to the coast rode through Woodford Green- meanwhile, rider got knocked off bike by driver in Epping

Near Miss of the Day 14: Motorbiker overtakes cyclists at 100mph+

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Essex

German street racers who killed cyclist ordered to stand retrial

Higher court questioned public justice of original suspended sentence

Bristol cyclist finds burnt-out car and motorbike on cycle route – for the fourth time this month

Vehicles have been appearing despite barriers to stop cars

Video: Police officer deliberately doors thief riding Boris bike

Far from the smoothest method of apprehension – but undeniably effective

Former ITV cycling presenter fined for drunk police chase

Richard Cunynghame failed to stop and led police on a 23mph pursuit

Co-defendants in Lance Armstrong case settle lawsuit with US government

Previous settlement was rejected by federal government who wanted to secure further evidence

Near Miss of the Day 12: Audi driver cuts off corner, forcing cyclist to brake

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Windsor