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Driver followed home by cyclists and grabbed by the throat following argument, police investigating Cotswolds assault say

Police have released little information about the "disagreement" that preceded the incident, but said the driver was left with grazes to his arm and marks to his throat

Mon, Aug 04, 2025 09:44

Near Miss of the Day 931: Cyclist “perplexed” as two almost identical close passes treated very differently by police force

Two near-identical close passes but one driver fined and received points on their licence, while the other only got an advisory letter

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 16:11

“A massive opportunity to make roads safer”: Police reveal councils don’t currently have access to close pass data, as cyclist urges forces and local authorities to work together

Do local authorities need access to police data on close passes and other roads incidents to protect cyclists and plan effective infrastructure?

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 17:05

Mountain biking in Forest of Dean (licensed CC BY 2.0 on Flickr by Stewart Black).jpg

Police warn of bike theft spate at popular holiday destination as five “high-end” bicycles stolen in two weeks

The most recent incident saw an £8,000 mountain bike stolen from the back of a holidaymaker's van

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 16:26

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Cyclist spent hour in canal after fall before rescue

Local resident eventually heard rider's shouts for help and called police

Mon, May 25, 2020 16:04

Close pass policing could be rolled out to 16 forces: is yours one?

West Midlands Police say all 16 forces who attended a close pass training day showed a "real keenness" to take on the initiative

Wed, Jan 18, 2017 17:23

Police warn Forest of Dean cyclists to be vigilant after rider hurt by booby trap

Large branches are being placed across trail at Staple Edge, say officers

Thu, Sep 01, 2016 16:45

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police appeal as handbag stolen from unconscious cyclist in Gloucester

Officers say cash and credit cards were in purse - cause of fall unknown

Thu, Mar 05, 2015 17:39

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Police appeal for witnesses after Cheltenham cyclist death

Woman died after being discharged from hospital

Thu, Jan 15, 2015 09:47

Gloucestershire police appeal for witnesses after cyclist death

Multiple vehicles involved in crash that killed 43-year-old

Tue, Jan 13, 2015 11:59