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Taxi driver who sped through red light jailed for killing cyclist

Said he thought the light had been on amber when he went through

Tue, Nov 22, 2016 15:59
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Tyne and Wear Metro operator allowing bikes on board for trial period

No issues with folding bikes so rules have been broadened to include non-folding bikes too

Sat, Nov 05, 2016 12:48
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Pedal (and app) powered advertising service pays you to ride your bike – in Newcastle

Local business can advertise through AdBike - while cyclists can earn money while they ride

Wed, Jun 01, 2016 12:34
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Gang attack Newcastle cyclist and steal his bike

Police seek gang in Byker who assaulted cyclist - men took bike and fled after vicious midnight attack

Sun, May 15, 2016 16:11
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Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Police appeal after cyclist is killed in collision on Newcastle’s Great North Road

Incident took place at around 9.30pm on Wednesday

Fri, Jan 29, 2016 15:08
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Cyclist rides through puddle – how Drummond Puddle Watch became an unlikely internet phenomenon

As ever, it’s better to be on a bike

Wed, Jan 06, 2016 17:25
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Councillors could approve 20mph plans in long-fought Newcastle safety battle

Osborne Road safety plans could finally go through after back-and-forth

Sat, Oct 03, 2015 17:00
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Orca lane divider (image via North East Motorcycle Action Group)

Newcastle motorcyclists claim ‘Orca’ cycle lane separators could prove lethal

Similar products known as Armadillos have previously come in for criticism from cyclists

Tue, Sep 15, 2015 17:19
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Work has started on Newcastle’s biggest cycling project to date

John Dobson Street Cycle Superhighway will offer two-way protected cycling route in city centre

Sun, Aug 16, 2015 10:52
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Newcastle Clayton Street contraflow bus lane Newcycling Rupert

Contraflow bike lane in Newcastle appears to pit cyclists against oncoming buses

Campaigners say when they asked for contraflow bike lanes, they didn't mean ones like this

Sun, Aug 09, 2015 18:25
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