Crime & Legal

Near Miss of the Day 586: Texting driver oblivious to cyclist she nearly hit

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

Cyclist in Australia fined A$1,000 for talking on her phone while riding

In Queensland, cyclists are bound by same laws as motorists – we also look at UK rules on using a phone while cycling (including Boris Johnson’s view)

Near Miss of the Day 585: Close pass from police driver on country road

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

Gwent Police confirm cyclist submitting close pass footage could face prosecution for swearing (+ video … which includes swearing)

Force says behaviour of people sending in clips of bad driving is also reviewed and may result in action being taken

Drunk driver ran over 10-year-old cyclist – then drove home with bike wedged under car

Keith Vernon was jailed yesterday after court heard he ignored pleas of witnesses to stop following crash in West Sussex

Edinburgh council leader probed for tweet taking aim at pop-up infrastructure critics

SNP’s Adam McVey had shared tweet about cyclist injured by wire on path in Edinburgh and said protesters needed to reflect on consequences of their behaviour

Near Miss of the Day 584: Driver cuts up cyclist at junction, then tells him to “f*ck off”

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

Lorry driver jailed for killing cyclist in Hull

Pat Field had been commuting by bike to get fit for his daughter’s wedding

Suspended sentence for cyclist who assaulted man he wrongly believed had stolen his bike

Judge hands Jaroslav Nowakowski suspended sentence following attack in Dublin

AA President says it ‘doesn’t look great’ van was parked in cycle lane

"It is a criminal offence to park on a cycle lane bordered by a solid white line"

Deliveroo cyclists speak out about harassment

“It’s astonishing to me that a lot of people don’t know the boundaries of personal space", said one Bristol-based Deliveroo cyclist

NHS nurse ‘lost her faith in humanity’ after bike theft

"I just think I'm lost without it - I know it's only a bike"

Jail for thug who repeatedly punched cyclist – then friended him on Facebook

Court told that Danny Walsh shook victim’s hand and mopped up his blood once he realised he was being filmed

Video: Van passenger fires pistol at cyclists in Essex

Weapon is believed to be an airsoft gun – but police closed case due to lack of evidence

Near Miss of the Day 583: “I’m banging their car in panic” says cyclist who was close-passed

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

Video: Texas cyclist tasered after running red light

“Campus Cowboy” police at university in Dallas say rider had disobeyed earlier instruction to stop

Not-so-Near Miss of the Day 582: Bristol driver pulls out on cyclist

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

Near Miss of the Day 581: “I really did fear for my life” – Driver nearly hits cyclist head-on (includes swearing)

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

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Motorist ordered to pay cyclist he injured in road rage attack £2,000

The driver pushed the man off his bike causing him to 'severely' injure his arm...

Two appear in court charged with death of Hartlepool cyclist

Prosecutors say there was a “suggestion of competitive driving” before crash in which Graham Pattison was killed last July

Near Miss of the Day 580: “Super close pass at speed”

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

Glasgow “pensioners” admit laying traps for cyclists in park

Pair said they “didn't want cyclists in the park” when challenged – then verbally abused runner who dismantled obstacles

Near Miss of the Day 579: Bus driver overtakes cyclist into oncoming traffic (includes swearing)

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

Near Miss of the Day 578: Pinch point close pass (includes swearing)

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

Lincolnshire cyclist kicked off bike by moped rider

Jose Martinez warns others to be on their guard following incident on Saturday

Cyclist fined after attaching petrol engine to bike to help him ride up steep hills

The rider's lawyer said the man had 'some difficulties' riding uphill

Cyclists to be banned from cycling through Windsor and Maidenhead high streets

Riders could be given fines of £100 if they are caught breaking the rules

Safe cycling campaigner has her flowers ‘decapitated’

Labour Councillor Jo Rigby said the incident was like something out of 'Midsomer Murders'

Amsterdam’s first ever cycling café opens its doors

En Route fills gap in the market for dedicated space for wielers – sports cyclists – and aims to build inclusive road cycling community

British Cycling joins sport’s social media boycott this weekend

Governing body joins football-led campaign calling on platforms to tackle online abuse directed at athletes