Crime & Legal

Vandals target LTN bollards and planters less than 24 hours after trial is introduced

The six-month trial in east Oxford has been described as a “civil war” between residents and the council by anti-LTN campaigners

Moriah Wilson murder: Pro gravel rider expresses “regret and torture” after police issue arrest warrant for partner

Colin Strickland, who won Unbound in 2019, has released a statement as his partner, fellow cyclist Kaitlin Armstrong, faces a first-degree murder charge

Team GB’s Charlie Tanfield struck by motorist in “intentional” hit and run

Tanfield was training in Essex, along with his brother and fellow Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling rider Harry, when he was knocked off his bike by the “aggressive” driver

Round-the-world cyclist arrives in UK… and has bike stolen outside a Reading Wetherspoons two days later

Josiah Skeats says he cycled through many countries on his travels and was "always welcomed with hospitality", which unfortunately wasn't the case during his time back in the UK

RideLondon: Cyclists claim they were assaulted by motorist with drawing pins on sportive route

The alleged incident occurred on the Epping New Road, just over a week before the event visits Essex for the first time in its nine-year history

Bus driver pleads guilty to careless driving after cyclist pushed into hedge

Avon and Somerset Police says the incident highlights the importance of camera footage and third-party reporting

Police take children’s details after reports of dangerous cycling on the way to school

Two Police Community Support Officers took details of several pupils from The Chase School in Worcestershire

Near Miss of the Day 770: “Unbelievable” driving instructor overtakes learner towards oncoming cyclist

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Top American gravel racer shot dead in Texas

Moriah Wilson was found with fatal gunshot wounds by friend with whom she was staying

Near Miss of the Day 769: Punishment pass

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

Cyclist arrested after police force rider off M3 motorway

Hampshire Constabulary say rider failed to stop at first – and moved into the outside lane

Near Miss of the Day 768: Driver squeezes between two cyclists – but only receives warning letter as rider didn’t “swerve”

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Near Miss of the Day 767: MGIF driver cuts across cyclist at speed on roundabout

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country — today it's East Sussex

Near Miss of the Day 766: “I’m glad I was going slowly” – Driver pulls out right in front of cyclist

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Near Miss of the Day 765: Driver almost causes collision overtaking cyclist on blind bend

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Near 25% increase in video submissions since Highway Code changes

Increase fuelled by more cyclists and pedestrians sending footage to police forces, says Nextbase Dash Cam Safety Portal's head of road safety

Near Miss of the Day 764: Fixed penalty notice for driver overtaking cyclist despite oncoming traffic

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Delivery driver did not have a licence when he killed 89-year-old cyclist — jailed for 13 months

Omar Camara-Taborda hit and killed Kenneth Turner in a collision at a Cambridge roundabout in March 2020, before giving detectives a fraudulent Portuguese driving licence

Driver angered by cyclists “taking up the road” fined £1,000 after shouting abuse and careless driving

Iain Macdonald sounded his horn repeatedly while driving close to the group before stopping in front of them, forcing the riders to take evasive action

Near Miss of the Day 763: “Driving isn’t poor enough” according to police

UPDATE: “In this instance the manner of driving did not appear to cause the cyclist any raised risk,” says Gloucestershire Police

Thief only stole bike so he could ride home, court hears

"He just used the bike to get round to his house and left it parked up outside. He doesn’t know what happened to it," defence solicitor Simon Hutchinson argued

Near Miss of the Day 762: The Friday fun day skateboard rider left-hook edition

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

Man sought after attempted knifepoint mugging of 12-year-old for his bike

Greater Manchester Police issue e-fit of suspect after incident on canal in Ashton-under-Lyne

Two feuding drivers convicted of causing cyclist’s death through dangerous driving

Paige Robinson and David Ferry, who blamed each other for crash that claimed Graham Pattison’s life, told they face jail

Near Miss of the Day 761: “That’s really close – I could have touched that!” says cyclist after close pass

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

Men plead not guilty to violent robbery at Mark Cavendish’s home

Former world champion was violently attacked in front of his family during break-in last November

Road rage van driver headbutts cyclist before driving off

The cyclist’s bike was also damaged during the altercation in Bournemouth

Near Miss of the Day 760: “Idiot lorry driver” nearly takes out five cyclists

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

Near Miss of the Day 759: SMIDSY driver nearly hits cyclist on roundabout

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

Highway Code changes: video submissions made to police rise as cyclists urged to report law-breaking drivers

“The police can’t be everywhere all the time, but the public can be,” says national road crime lead DCS Andy Cox