Crime & Legal

Tokyo 2020: “Team GB isn’t in decline – The rest of the world is stepping up,” insists Mark Cavendish

Three-time track world champion reflects on events so far in velodrome in Tokyo and praises Filippo Ganna

Court of Appeal pulls apart High Court judge’s rejection of London’s Streetspace programme and other active travel measures

No foundation in judge’s claim that steps taken by TfL and Sadiq Khan in response to pandemic were “seriously flawed”

Chef grabs hammer during road rage argument with 17-year-old riding side by side with dad

The teenager was accused of 'illegally riding' two abreast

Cycle safety in focus as Highway Code changes revealed, including setting out hierarchy of road users

Government also announces £338 million for cycling and walking schemes across England

Pick-up driver who crashed into group of cyclists charged with murder

Shawn Chock had already been indicted on charges including 9 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Cyclist who killed London pedestrian jailed for two years

Ermir Loka rode through a red light before crashing into Peter McCombie and fatally injuring him

Near Miss of the Day 619: Close pass followed by punishment pass gets driver a “stern talking to” from the police – and nothing more

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

Near Miss of the Day 618: Morrisons lorry driver in close pass on two cyclists (includes swearing)

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

Cyclist sprayed with bleach by robber attempting to steal his bike

Suspect arrested after incident in Blackpool at weekend

Near Miss of the Day 617: Bus driver pulls in on cyclist at hard-to-spot stop on mandatory cycle lane

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

Near Miss of the Day 616: Skip lorry driver forces cyclist onto pavement with ultra-close pass (includes swearing)

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

Police investigation of cyclist’s death branded a “shambles” by his family

No charges brought against either driver involved in crash that killed Sze-Ming Cheung – one of whom was twice the drink-drive limit

Near Miss of the Day 615: Driver cuts up cyclist … to park on segregated cycle lane

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

Motorist who nearly hit cyclist then claimed he wasn’t driving jailed thanks to rider’s video

The person Kyle Walsh claimed was at wheel turned out to have been on remand in prison at the time

Two cyclists killed days apart while riding in time trials

Police in Cheshire and Warwickshire are appealing for information after fatal crashes

Near Miss of the Day 614: “Maybe he actually needs to put me in the hedge” asks cyclist as police send warning letter to close pass truck driver (includes swearing)

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

Near Miss of the Day 613: Four incidents in three minutes on London’s Marylebone Road

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

Police chiefs call on forces across England & Wales to adopt consistent approach to video evidence submitted by public

NPCC sets out seven principles advising how footage should be processed, including ending 'postcode lottery'

“It’s not justice” – cyclist’s family reacts after driver who killed him walks free from court

John Crozier was given a community order after admitting causing the death of Robert Eaves

Tour de France Stage 18: Tadej Pogacar wins again and extends overall lead

Defending champion rides away from rivals on final mountain of this year's race for second successive stage win

Cyclist hit by egg thrown from car says he could have lost eye

Police are investigating incident in Southampton last week

Near Miss of the Day 612: Driver pulling out of hospital almost sends cyclist into it (includes swearing)

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

Driver who allegedly crashed into Arizona bike race on purpose faces more charges as victim dies

Shawn Chock has already been indicted on nine counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Near Miss of the Day 611: A shockingly dangerous overtake by van driver on wrong side of the road as cyclists turn right

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

Police appeal after cyclist had axe thrown at him from van window

Carl Ainsworth plans to approach a nearby garage for CCTV footage of the van to obtain its registration plate

Near Miss of the Day 610: Very close pass in Bristol city centre

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

Near Miss of the Day 609: Driver gives cyclist a soaking (and head-on close pass) … on purpose?

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

Road rage driver who told cyclist he “shouldn’t even be in the road” fined

Sylvanna Hall also smashed Jan Laffan’s phone in incident in Bristol

Near Miss of the Day 608: Overtaking lorry driver forces cyclist and oncoming motorist to swerve

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

Texas cyclist shoots driver who deliberately crashed into his riding partner

Police say he was justified in using firearm because he feared for his life