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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

Widower of pedestrian killed by cyclist supports ‘dangerous cycling’ life sentences – but says “waiting so long is an absolute disgrace” after slamming “horrifying” police treatment of fatal collision

Peter Walker has campaigned for cycling collisions to be treated as “proper highways accidents” since the death of his wife in Wiltshire, where a motorist was recently sentenced to ten months in prison for killing a cyclist

Fri, May 30, 2025 13:49
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Coulston Mini Clubman – original image credited to Sean Price

Cycling club repeatedly harassed by same driver frustrated over lack of police action, saying incidents are “intimidating and causing stress and alarm to members”

The incidents have left some Westbury Wheelers cyclists too scared to ride through the small Wiltshire village of Coulston after repeated threats, with a club ride leader stressing the importance of running cameras to document video evidence for police

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 12:12
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No cycling signs (Wiltshire Police)

Police threaten “regular patrols” and £50 fines in crackdown on cyclists in pedestrian area

The police force urged residents to report wrongdoing, with 'no cycling' signs installed on the route

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 16:01
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Stagecoach bus garage

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
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Keep dogs on lead sign (public domain).png

Cyclist bitten by dog… and then abused by owner

Police are searching for the pet owner after he aimed a volley of insults at the passing bike rider

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 11:58
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police appeal after cyclist found dead on Wiltshire road

Man aged 77 was discovered yesterday lunchtime near Newton Tony

Mon, Jan 01, 2018 18:59
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Near Miss of the Day 53: Driver with fogged up windows pulls out on rider

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Wiltshire... yet again

Wed, Nov 01, 2017 11:44
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In wake of Alliston verdict, Wiltshire man calls for police to re-investigate 2016 cycling incident that resulted in his wife’s death

Agrees with Kim Briggs’ husband that dangerous cycling laws should be brought up to date

Sat, Aug 26, 2017 11:30
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Near Miss of the Day 15: Tractor driver holds line, almost hits cyclist

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Wiltshire

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 08:31
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Police seek cyclist who was wearing tartan cap – and nothing else

Man was spotted riding around Devizes last Tuesday

Sun, Jun 18, 2017 12:32
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