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Teenage cyclist killed in collision with bus driver after parked cars blocked cycle lane – but coroner blames 16-year-old for cycling on pavement, not wearing a helmet or bright clothing, and being “distracted” by earphones

“The importance of using a cycle lane cannot be understated. Teenagers often do not want to look uncool by wearing a helmet,” the coroner said, while a police officer noted that the Highway Code states that cyclists should not ride on the pavement

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 12:06

Ram-raiding thieves arrested after completely destroying bike shop front and stealing two bikes

The thieves allegedly fled the scene in “high-powered” cars, with people offering sympathies for the Beverley Car & Cycles owner who was described as a “lovely man who absolutely didn’t deserve this”

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 17:44

Stagecoach bus garage (Robin Webster CC BY-SA 2.0)

Stagecoach bus company reports no offence committed after cyclist made “citizen’s arrest” on driver over alleged close pass which “nearly wiped him out”

Following an investigation and review of CCTV footage, Stagecoach concluded "the driver did not put the cyclist at risk in any way", a breathalyser also disproving the allegation the driver must have been "under the influence"

Tue, Jan 02, 2024 13:05