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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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Mary Emerson-Reed

Speeding motorist jailed for 10 months for killing cyclist claimed he couldn’t see hi-vis-wearing rider due to oncoming headlights – but police say “no excuse” for pensioner’s driving

Mary Emerson-Reed was killed while cycling home from a folk festival, after being struck from behind by Alan Morris, who was driving at 69mph in a 60mph zone

Thu, May 29, 2025 14:39
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B3081, between Tollard Royal and Shaftesbury

Speeding elderly motorist who killed cyclist sentenced to 10 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 29 months for careless driving

The 63-year-old cyclist was struck from behind while riding with a friend, with the driver claiming he was blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle

Wed, May 14, 2025 08:38
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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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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
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist stabbed multiple times by gang who stole his bike

Victim taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after robbery this morning

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 19:29
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Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Wiltshire cyclist, 71, killed following collision involving lorry

Police say victim was riding tricycle and have appealed for witnesses

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 11:11
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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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