Crime & Legal

Robber who threatened to stab Glasgow cyclist then took his bike avoids jail

James McKee told victim: “Get off your f*ck*ng bike or I will stab you” before riding off on it

Cyclists and pedestrians face four-week ban from area around Glasgow climate change summit

Glasgow City Council says restrictions needed for security reasons as SEC hosts COP26 summit in November

Mapping app sends cyclist onto M60 motorway

Well, he had been trying to find the quickest way to his destination

Police respond to multiple reports of traps laid for cyclists on Gloucestershire trail

Police warn riders at Randwick Woods to be vigilant after tripwires and wood studded with nails found

Driver fined £400 after almost crashing into group of cyclists

The motorist was also given nine points on his licence for the appalling driving

Near Miss of the Day 629: “Daddy, that car came too close” (video includes swearing)

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

Driver in court on charges of killing two cyclists in Buckinghamshire

Clifford Rennie is accused of causing the deaths of Damien Natale and Andrew Coles through careless driving

Near Miss of the Day 628: Motorist drives straight across cyclist at roundabout

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

Jail for hit-and-run driver who killed teen cyclist then got cab home

“Cowardly and callous” Leo Meek fled scene after crashing into 15-year-old Jack Jones

Lorry driver killed motorbike rider moments after making illegal overtake of cyclist

Drivers were forced to swerve after Lucian-Sorin Todor crossed white lines before fatally injuring motorcyclist

Police stop nearly 200 motorists during close pass operation

Around 30 people were reported for driving offences, ranging from driving without due care and attention to driving without insurance

Stolen bike returned to grateful owner after police track down thief and tackle him to the ground

The criminal was sentenced to eight weeks in prison for the theft

Near Miss of the Day 626: “Clear and deliberate swerve” – but driver only gets warning letter

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

Massive public support in Scotland for police to bring in video reporting system to catch dangerous drivers

Police Scotland among five UK police forces without online video reporting system – Cycling UK poll shows they are out of step with public opinion

Near Miss of the Day 625: “Not all d*ckheads drive BMWs – some ride them instead”

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

Sussex Police responds to allegation that close pass videos submitted to it are not properly investigated

“When the public take the time to provide footage to us, we take the time to review the footage,” says the force

Police release distressing video after drug driver crashes at 60mph into child cycling in bike lane

Harry Summersgill was jailed for three years after shocking crash in County Durham, and the boy's family gave police permission to share video to warn others about drug driving

Near Miss of the Day 624: Drivers overtaking cyclist nearly hit oncoming rider

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

Roubaix to host October’s UCI Track Cycling World Championships

Glasgow had been rumoured as replacement venue for event originally scheduled for Turkmenistan

Near Miss of the Day 623: ‘Must Get In Front’ driver cuts up cyclist on roundabout

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

Near Miss of the Day 622: Driver nearly right-hooks cyclist on roundabout

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

Cyclist who allegedly took driver’s keys from ignition following row hands himself in to police

Sussex Police say incident followed altercation between rider and motorist in Portslade last month

Bicycle Thieves appeal after bike stolen

The irony meter has gone through the roof following the news that the lead guitarist of the band Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves has indeed had his bicycle stolen

Near Miss of the Day 621: “What a w*nker!” – Angry van driver accelerates past group of cyclists with hand on the horn

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

Near Miss of the Day 620: Cyclist held up by Land Rover driver gets grief off … another Land Rover driver for holding him up

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

Drivers sent warning letters after cyclist submits close pass videos – but she is unconviced police even watched the footage (+ videos)

Sussex Police insist videos “were each properly reviewed and assessed” but YouTube stats suggest otherwise

Armed police called to crash which left cyclist with serious injuries

Police are still working to try and find out the circumstances surrounding the unusual incident...

Thieves across the world have crisis of conscience and return stolen bikes

Meanwhile in Netherlands, man who collects donated bikes for kids branded a thief after picking up bike from wrong house

Police in Lambeth arrest two after LTN vandalism

South London borough has pledged “zero tolerance” approach to people damaging signs and planters

“Unfair and unjust” – Haulage trade body RHA slams Highway Code changes aimed at protecting vulnerable road users

Chief executive says hierarchy of road users is “inherently unjust” on drivers