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Council claims e-bikes are banned and gives “Community Safety Wardens” powers to fine “reckless” cyclists up to £1,000

Council insists 90% backed proposal during consultation and will "make the town centre more pleasant for all" — the new rules for cyclists introduced alongside a crackdown on public urination and street drinking

Fri, Aug 22, 2025 16:04

Stagecoach bus driver allegedly punched cyclist to the ground during road rage attack

Wiltshire Police and the bus company are investigating after a witness reported the driver becoming "impatient" at a cyclist and 11-year-old son not using a cycle lane

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 14:16

Deanery CE Academy 01 via Wiltshire Police

Speeding red-light jumping driver who almost hit schoolchild fined – but not banned

Footage released by Wiltshire Police shows young cyclist braking to avoid being hit

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:20

Road rage motorist who drove with cyclist on bonnet avoids jail

Footage shows Ahmed Al-Rawi trying to drive away while the cyclist shouts 'Stop!' from the bonnet

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 11:47

Female cyclist sprayed with beer and verbally abused by men blocking cycle path

The cyclist was left shaken by the incident involving a group of men who police believe may have been involved in criminal damage and an assault earlier on Friday afternoon

Mon, Feb 07, 2022 11:45

Cyclist punched repeatedly in the head by aggressive driver furious that group were riding two abreast

The motorist, who also crashed into another cyclist during the assault leaving her with cuts and bruises, escaped with a caution...

Sun, Sep 12, 2021 08:16

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Swindon pop-up bike lane removed within a week because people were moving the lane dividers

Business owners complained delivery drivers could not stop in remaining motor traffic lane

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 13:55

Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

50-something driver arrested after beating up charity cyclist who complained of close pass

Merc driver stopped and waited for cyclist before punching him off his bike

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 11:06

Near Miss of the Day 300: Impatient overtake from ATS driver

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it's Swindon

Sat, Aug 24, 2019 12:40

Hi-vis wearing pedestrian plans to wear camera after being hit by cyclists “multiple times”

“It makes me angry that nothing is being done”

Sat, Nov 11, 2017 11:20