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“Out of control” potholes put cyclists in danger, as councillor blames “glitzy highways projects” for draining budget

The quotes come as the council revealed it had received 6,026 claims for compensation from road users since 2017/18 and paid out £778,671

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High Wycombe Magistrates Court (Google Maps)

Cyclists’ widows to sue driver who walked out of court free after running both over and killing them instantly

The two cyclists were struck from behind by the driver, who is being sued for £200,000 in damages after his two-year prison sentence was suspended by the judge for not driving at "excessive speed"

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Pothole in Didcot, Oxfordshire (credit – Tim Masters)

Pothole “so deep I can park my bike in it” branded a “danger to life” by cyclist

The “atrocious” pothole, flagged just a week after an 84-year-old cyclist died after his bike got stuck in a similar crack in the road, has since been fixed by Oxfordshire County Council

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Five reasons to ride in the dark August 2018

Taxi driver who killed cyclist avoids jail after lawyer’s hi-vis and lights defence

Recently-retired Robert Mallinson had front and rear lights on his bike when he was hit and killed by Daniel O’Donnell — however, the taxi driver's lawyer said the cyclist's lack of reflective clothing and flashing lights made him hard to see

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Oxfordshire ‘cycling champion’ role binned after previous holder complained she was powerless to effect change

Suzanne Bartington said it was 'seemingly impossible to enact positive change' without a budget or cabinet position

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Near Miss of the Day 501 (UPDATED): HGV driver said he had to cut corner because of fast oncoming traffic

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Oxfordshire

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Safe cycle route plan on road where rider killed was dropped from £102m infrastructure funding bid

Oxfordshire campaigners have fought for years for a traffic-free route on B4044

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Residents release hundreds of rubber ducks into potholes to highlight dangerous problem

Oxfordshire villagers say the problem is getting out of hand

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Cycling campaigners in Oxfordshire unveil vision for £120 million cycle route network

Safe routes between homes, workplaces and transport hubs would save £112m a year in healthcare and travel time costs, they say

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Inquest into Oxfordshire sportive rider’s death to focus on event safety

Sam Rowley from Putney died in crash at Classic Oxfordshire Sportive in May

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