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Coroner highlights lack of “comprehensive cycle path network” during inquest into cyclist’s death, as cycling charity warns collision site “long been regarded as unsafe”

Calls for increased HGV safety measures in Northern Ireland following fatal blind spot collision

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 17:16

11-year-old boy died cycling home after bus driver “beeped and startled him” before collision — but coroner concludes driving in line with Highway Code

Inquest heard from bus passenger who saw the child "jumping at the sound of the horn" and then he "seemed to be losing control", however a police investigator told the court there was "no evidence" the boy veered into the driver's path having lost control

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 10:14

Cowling Brow, Chorley: fire hydrant from coroner’s inquiry pictured

“The defect remained in the road and dangerous”: Cyclist’s death prompts coroner to question water company’s ‘reliance on third parties to report issues’, after crash caused by sunken fire hydrant

Coroner to write to United Utilities and raise "concerns" about how long it took for the defect to be repaired and whether water provider is too reliant on the public reporting issues

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 11:12

NZ Coroner: Cyclists have a duty to other road users to wear high-viz

Comments came after 72 year old (wearing high-viz) was hit by car in New Zealand

Sat, Mar 02, 2013 06:30

“Set of unfortunate circumstances” contribute to cyclist’s death

Inquest hears how faulty light may have made it difficult for drivers to see rider

Fri, Jul 02, 2010 09:30