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Brentwood fly-tipping scene

“Sometimes I wish I had died”: Cyclist had quarter of his skull removed after fly-tipped, asbestos-riddled shed on blind bend caused “catastrophic” crash

Truck driver Craig Frewin was jailed for 16 months for “deliberately and cynically” dumping the dismantled shed on the road

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 15:59
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London Road, Brentwood, Essex

Cycle lane plans branded dangerous due to “cars reversing into road” from driveways – but council simply tells drivers to be “on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians”

“I have had several residents contact me about it saying that they think it’s awful and you don’t normally get that,” one councillor said

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 12:18
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A38 cycle lane, Birmingham

Free bike schemes in deprived communities improve people’s health, wellbeing and social mobility, report shows

The trial took place in three areas across the UK and found the scheme also resulted in healthcare savings in relation to preventable deaths and disease

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 14:14
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Close pass driver back in court for harassment

“It’s cost him over £1,000”: Driver’s court date for close passing cyclist ends with bonus harassment conviction… after he abused victim on the train home

Three penalty points and £400 fine for driving offence turns into harassment conviction, compensation and a four-figure bill, after driver spotted cyclist on train home from court and repeatedly hurled abuse

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 15:03
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Men jailed for knifepoint robbery at Mark Cavendish’s home

Gang who robbed Mark Cavendish at knifepoint ordered to repay £750,000 for stolen watches

Masked gang behind raid must repay value of stolen items or face six extra years in prison each, the robbers already sentenced to between 12 and 15 years in prison

Tue, May 20, 2025 10:12
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Mount Road, Essex

Police arrest 16-year-old after cyclists “deliberately” knocked off their bikes, leaving one with “potentially life-changing injuries”

Essex Police says cyclists injured in weekend incident involving riders of two mopeds, as officers also "carrying out enquiries into two other similar incidents"

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 09:30
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Peter Sagan on Let’s Dance, Slovakia’s version of Strictly Come Dancing

“This is what we’ve been waiting for”: Peter Sagan jives to Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog, and the results are as glorious as you’d expect; 9-year-old cycles up the 8.8% gradient Muur with trainers; Philipsen rides seatless e-bike + more on the live blog

It’s March and that can only mean one thing — the spring classics season is in full swing! Adwitiya’s on your live blog host with all the cycling news, reactions and racing updates

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 10:02
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nmotd – screenshot via CykelTony on YouTube

Near Miss of the Day 910: Cyclist “let down” by police response to shocking close pass by speeding driver

The cyclist said the incident left him "shaken", and says Essex Police are yet to respond to his complaint

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 09:05
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Head Street cycle lane, Colchester (Essex Highways)

Cycling levels up and “positive” reaction to new cycle lane celebrated by council, one month on from outspoken critics claiming it was “accident waiting to happen for pedestrians” and would “cause carnage on the roads”

The infrastructure, built in the same city where a cyclist was recently incorrectly fined £100 for riding on a shared-use path, could "revolutionise people's journeys" according to a local cycling group

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 16:24
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Council rubbishes residents’ cycle lane complaints

Council rubbishes concerned residents’ claims new cycle route will attract crime and increase insurance premiums

"A formalised route is unlikely to cause an increase in antisocial behaviour or have an impact on insurance premiums"

Sat, Jun 01, 2024 18:13
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