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Greater Manchester Police apologises after suggesting that cyclists not ‘weave in and out of traffic’ following second death in a week

Chris Boardman has asked that roads policing enforcement “focuses more squarely on those that can do the most harm to others”

Tue, Sep 05, 2017 10:45

Near miss of the day 28: Driver turns across cyclist at speed

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Manchester

Sat, Aug 19, 2017 15:06

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Video: Cyclist uses bike to smash car windscreen after claiming motorist veered into cycle lane

Incident happened close to Manchester Royal Infirmary as Tracey Leng was on way to visit her seriously ill mother

Mon, Mar 27, 2017 17:43

Greater Manchester Police roll out close-pass initiative following successful trial (+ video)

Reckless drivers warned “the next cyclist you overtake could be a police officer”

Tue, Feb 21, 2017 11:56

Longsight police get flak for ‘millions spent on cycle lanes’ tweet

Seem to suggest that pavement cyclist should have been using a cycle lane in an entirely different part of town

Sat, Feb 18, 2017 11:20

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Greater Manchester Police confirm “new and evolving” close pass operation trial

Police in Manchester are currently trialling successful West Midlands operation before deciding whether to roll it out, but campaigners warn to be effective it must be well-resourced

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 13:25

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

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Manchester cyclist who rode home after collision dies of cardiac arrest

Police appeal for information about crash Jason Lee Gibbs was involved in on Friday lunchtime

Mon, Jul 25, 2016 10:51

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Teenage bike thief tells police owner should ‘get a better lock’

Advice offered after policeman hopped on stolen bike in Manchester to collar youth

Thu, Apr 14, 2016 12:54

12-year-old boy found cycling on motorway

North West Motorway Police picked up the youngster on the M60 near Eccles, took him to his parents and "strongly advised" him

Thu, Feb 18, 2016 17:10