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Free update for Yamaha e-bikes, Lime increases fleet for US footie fans, Voi weighs in on London parking debates + more

Lime is offers “valets” for US footie fans, Voi wants operators to unite, and NYC brings charging units to the city’s sidewalks...

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 11:23

E-bike operators including Lime and Forest slapped with £210,000 in fines for sloppy parking, plus Mercian is making an e-bike, Bosch launches certification system + more

We've heavy fines for Lime and Forest, but a lighter bike from Tenways for you in this week's round-up of all things e-bike

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 12:04

Ex-MP’s “bonkers” video denouncing cycle lane proposals criticised by residents and campaigners

The Westminster Cycle Campaign also accused Felicity Buchan of "fearmongering"

Wed, Feb 04, 2026 16:15

Joint enforcement operation targeting anti-social cycling in London

Cyclists fined for riding on pavement beside “very dangerous” road into London, as rider claims they are being made to “choose between £100 and my life”

The Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council has hired a private enforcement agency to hand Fixed Penalty Notices to cyclists, drawing accusations of running a “mass profit operation”

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 15:19

Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Banning cyclists and pedestrians from Britain’s “most expensive street” slammed “a selfish and spiteful act” by Labour candidate standing for election in the area

The Crown Estate claimed the decision was made to "prioritise safety and wellbeing" after complaints about "dangerous" cyclists causing "near misses" and putting residents and diplomats "at risk"

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 11:06

Kensington High Street pop-up cycle lane (picture Simon MacMichael)

Council says it “did not manipulate data” after cycling campaigners accused it of ignoring advice in order to controversially shelve bike lane

Kensington and Chelsea Council was accused by campaigners of putting cyclists in danger, as the fight for the High Street cycle lane rumbles on

Sat, Apr 29, 2023 13:12

Cycling UK prepares for legal challenge against “knee jerk” removal of cycle lanes

‘Who shouts loudest’ should not be basis of evaluation says charity

Fri, Dec 11, 2020 14:04

Woman arrested following alleged assault on Jeremy Vine

BBC presenter posted footage of incident in Kensington to Facebook last week

Mon, Sep 05, 2016 10:25

Aggressive driver in Kensington (source Jeremy Vine on Facebook).PNG

Video: Driver tailgates BBC’s Jeremy Vine then kicks out at him

Aggressive motorist in Kensington also made 'gun' with fingers and took aim at broadcaster

Tue, Aug 30, 2016 12:21