Crime & Legal

“Professional bike thief” behind “One man crime wave” in London jailed for two years

Francis Graham tailgated people to gain entrance to premises where he stole bikes

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Pedestrian killed and cyclist seriously injured following crash on cycleway in Stevenage

Fatal collision happened in underpass; police appeal for second cyclist who stopped to help to come forward

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8 in 10 close pass videos result in action against driver, says police force

Northumbria Police encourages people to continue to send in footage as Road Safety Week starts

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Near Miss of the Day 500: Mercedes driver pulls out on cyclist

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's West London

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Police investigate death threat against councillors over low traffic neighbourhoods and cycle lanes

Officers spoke to Hounslow man about social media post in which he said councillors backing active travel measures "need shooting"

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Paint thrown on firefighter as she cycled back from helping vulnerable person

"Abhorrent" incident happened in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, on Wednesday evening

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Near Miss of the Day 499: Driver cuts straight across cyclist at junction

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's London

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‘Dumbledore’ allegedly runs over cyclist’s ankle in his Land Rover

Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon is being sued over 2017 crash

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Corner-cutting motorist who turned into cyclist blamed low sun and cyclist’s dark clothing for fatal collision

Barry McConnell pleaded guilty to causing Gwyn Bailey’s death by careless driving

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“There’s no justice” says family after release of lorry driver who killed cyclist four months into 16-month sentence

Stephen Gibbons was hit by Sainsbury’s lorry driver while cycling to work in 2018

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Near Miss of the Day 498: Close pass cyclist gets nothing out of close pass police

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Essex

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Attempted murder arrest after driver allegedly crashed into cyclist on purpose

Incident which left rider bruised happened in Staffordshire on Sunday

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Two thirds of road users say cyclists should be banned from using headphones, claims survey

Road safety charity describes headphones as “the ultimate distraction” – but opinion remains divided among riders

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Bait bike leads police to massive stolen bike stash

City of London Police find 60 stolen bikes in one location in anti-bike theft crackdown

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London cyclists urged to lock up their bikes properly to thwart the thieves

Sadiq Khan, TfL and police forces team up with Halfords in anti-bike theft campaign

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Near Miss of the Day 497: Driver on near-empty road makes very close and fast pass on side-by-side riders – but police take no action

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Cambridgeshire

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(Not so) Near Miss of the Day 496: Driver deliberately slams on brakes, causing cyclist to crash

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Buckinghamshire

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Newport to investigate accident blackspot after fatal collision in October was followed by a second teenage cyclist being hit

“There’s no safe space” says Sustrans Cymru

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Driver who had been drinking and taking cocaine jailed after leaving cyclist in the road to die

Motorist failed to report collision even after returning to the scene

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Near Miss of the Day 494: Cyclist forced to swerve as skip lorry driver pulls out on him

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Buckinghamshire

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Driver fiddling with mobile when he ran over cyclist threw phone away to try and hide evidence

Geraint Coombes was jailed for 27 months following crash that left cyclist Edward Taylor seriously injured

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Near Miss of the Day 493: Aggressive close pass on cyclists riding two abreast

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Surrey

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Cycling UK urges government to give clarity on new lockdown cycling rules

National cycling charity calls for guidance on length and duration of rides ahead of revised regulations taking effect in England from Thursday

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Near Miss of the Day 492: “The most frightening close pass I’ve had” – motorist speeds past cyclist in driving rain (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Hampshire

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What the new lockdown rules mean for YOU as a cyclist in England

From Thursday, you will only be allowed to ride with household members, or one person who doesn't live with you

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Met police officer charged with dangerous driving after he drove over suspect fleeing on a bike

PC Eugene Acheampong opts to be tried by jury at Crown Court

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Las Vegas driver arrested for murder after passenger was killed pushing cyclist to her death

District Attorney unlikely to prosecute on murder charge

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Bus driver who harassed Glasgow cyclists sent for retraining

McGill’s Buses apologises for behaviour of driver who drove close to riders and repeatedly beeped horn

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Cyclist left with brain injuries when dog ran into his path wins court case

Cocker spaniel Felix was chasing a ball thrown by his owner when crash happened

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Near Miss of the Day 491: Driver almost hits cyclist head-on – then assaults him (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Lancashire

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