Crime & Legal

Cyclists are 15 times more likely to be killed on the road than drivers

Latest figures suggest the current focus on pedestrian deaths may be misplaced

Huge rise in reported bike theft

But what proportion is actually being reported?

Near Miss of the Day 43: Van driver almost hits cyclist – twice in 2 minutes

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

Marine was put off cycling after being hospitalised by corner-cutting delivery driver

Driver said he didn’t see cyclist until he went over his front window

Near Miss of the Day 8 revisited: What happened next?

Police issued warning to BMW driver who almost hit cyclist head-on after overtaking another car

Lincolnshire motorist threw bucket at cyclist as he overtook

Vehicle will be seized if he does it again

Cycling UK calls for longer bans alongside tougher sentences for drivers who kill

Charity responds to government's proposals to introduce life imprisonment in most serious cases

Near Miss of the Day 42: Cyclist on way to vigil meets aggressive driver

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

Video: Bike owner chases after thief in New York and uses van to ram him

Shocking incident in Manhattan resulted in a pedestrian being injured - and the bike destroyed

Near Miss of the Day 41: Lorry driver runs red light across Cycle Superhighway

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

Chelsea Bridge collision victim named as HGV driver is investigated for causing death by dangerous driving

Cycling campaigners call for protection at junction

11 things we’ve learned this week

Immortalising the MAMIL, microchips and a different kind of rap battle - here are 11 things we've learned this week...

Bristol woman searches every bike rack in town to retrieve her stolen bike

She only looked away for 40 seconds - and the thieves were up the garden and off with her bike

Another award for West Midlands Police’s close pass initiative

Chris Boardman presented officers behind campaign an award on behalf of Cycling UK earlier this month

Leicester taxi driver loses appeal against conviction in Sam Boulton dooring death case

Cycling UK repeats call for new offence to be created with stronger penalties for offenders

Driver banned for “using his vehicle like a weapon” to force cyclist into wall

Incident happened in Angmering, West Sussex in May

Police and Crime Commissioner fails to address concerns over Cambridge police’s position on close passes

Casualty reduction officer’s comments appeared to imply that close passes of cyclists are acceptable

Near Miss of the Day 39: Speeding motorbiker swerves towards cyclist on London Cycle Superhighway

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

Police hunting Birmingham driver who twice mounted kerb in pursuit of cyclist before eventually running him over

Victim left with broken collarbone and tyre marks on his body

Van driver pleads guilty to assault after rugby-tackling female triathlete on training ride

Plumber Martyn Lee told Caroline Livesey "I thought you were a bloke" after incident in May

Police search for cyclist who went missing in Scotland

Tony Parson was last seen on evening of Friday 29 September during 100-mile ride in West Highlands

Motorist in crash that killed Michele Scarponi reportedly admitted he was watching a video on his phone

Van driver is due to go on trial shortly on manslaughter charges in connection with death of 2011 Giro d'Italia champion

Police appeal as Yorkshire cyclist killed after losing control of his bike

49-year-old man was thrown into path of a Land Rover in fatal crash near Penistone

Near Miss of the Day 37: Motorcyclist squeezes through gap that isn’t there

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

Video: Curfew for driver filmed unleashing expletive-filled rant at cyclist

Scott Leaver also threatened to run cyclist over during 2016 incident in Putney

Number of pedestrians killed or maimed by cyclists doubles in a decade

But given that cars and trucks cause 99% of road deaths - is the justice system working?

Cambridge police say close pass operation ‘not practical’ due to lack of road space

‘We would be potentially forcing motorists to drive at the speed of cyclists when there isn’t the recommended space to overtake’

Driver who killed cyclist said she didn’t see him due to car’s large blind spot

12-month community order for causing death by careless driving

I’m not a “headline grabbing hypocrite” …I’m a keen cyclist – Transport minister, Jesse Norman responds to cycling critics

Jesse Norman comes out pedalling in defence of government's cycling safety review

Near Miss of the Day 36: Driver almost left-hooks cyclist – but spots him in nick of time

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