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Teenage cyclist killed after being hit by speeding driver was “distracted” by headphones while crossing road, inquest concludes

The inquest heard that 16-year-old Joshua Fletcher “failed to cross the road safely” and was not wearing a helmet when he was struck by a motorist travelling at 48mph in a 40mph zone

Wed, May 03, 2023 12:21

Cenotaph on Carleon Road, Newport (via Google Street View).PNG

Speeding driver who killed cyclist in hit-and-run crash jailed for six years

“I constantly wonder that if the driver had stopped and called the emergency services, that my son may have survived,” says Matthew Brimble’s mother

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 17:43

Mother of ‘caring’ cyclist who was killed in a suspected hit and run pays tribute

A 26-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 11:32

Newport to investigate accident blackspot after fatal collision in October was followed by a second teenage cyclist being hit

“There’s no safe space” says Sustrans Cymru

Sat, Nov 07, 2020 15:33

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist left with broken bones after being beaten up and robbed in Newport, Gwent

Police appeal after rider attacked on towpath by gang of six men

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 13:37

Newport Bridge Street (image from Google Streetview)

Newport cycling ban row rumbles on

While Newport City Council say Gwent Police are responsible for enforcing the order, police say ban is the council's responsibility

Mon, Aug 29, 2016 13:58

Newport backs down on city centre cycle ban

Cycling UK discovered Newport City Council had read its own traffic order wrong, and can only ban cycles for half the time it wanted to

Thu, Aug 25, 2016 16:05

Four wheels good, two wheels bad: Mansfield’s Leeming St, where cycling will be banned

Cycling UK looks to fight town centre “ASBOs” for riding a bike

The cycling charity is calling on those who cycle in towns attempting to ban cycling to get in touch, as it considers legal action

Mon, Aug 22, 2016 15:26

GB men’s team pursuit at London UCI Track World Championships 2016, copyright SWPix.com, Britishcycling.org_.uk_.JPG

Team GB finalise Rio preparations in Newport – and you can watch them

Men's team pursuit squad reportedly inside world record pace at holding camp

Thu, Jul 28, 2016 13:27

Outrage as police ban ALL cycling in Newport city centre

It will be an offence to cycle through town from next month

Sat, Jul 23, 2016 04:03