UK: Yobs burn Speed cameras round the Country risking lives

Speeding motorists annoyed at being fined and incurring penalty points and risking disqualification, have been actively burning speed cameras and wasting police time. " "Angry motorists appear to have taken their revenge after two speed cameras were torched in the space of...

Cycling Campaign to support London Car Free Living Association

" "The London Cycling Campaign is supporting the creation of an association to promote new car-free developments.The London Carfree Association would create a ‘demonstration’ development in London to compare to Vauban, Freiberg, a town famous for its pleasant...

UK: 'Sun glare' Motorist who killed female cyclist spared prison

Further to more cyclists dying on the road. In this case, many motorists complained about sun glare on the morning of the crash. Surely, if they drive, sunglasses would help -they should be able to 'see properly'. Wearing sunglasses should be an essential item...

Footballer not getting simple 'Don't Drink Don't Drive' Message

Update: Bentley is due in court today 28/8/09.Let's see if the courts can come up with a good deterrent. I am not holding my breath. PREVIOUS STORY: Footballer not getting simple 'Don't Drive & Drive Message:- The 'Don't Drink and Drive' law has been effective in the...

UK: Bristol: Three more cyclists mowed down by in HGVs this week

It is not just in London where cyclists are facing the regular 'HGV menace', but a further three cyclists have been knocked down by heavy lorries this week, this time in Bristol. Left-turning lorries are a menace. This particular one is yet...

UK: Cyclist kills pedestrian jailed for just 7 months

"The family of a Dorset pensioner who died after being knocked down by a speeding cyclist has urged bike-riders to stay off the pavement or "face the consequences of their actions". Darren Hall, a 20-year-old supermarket worker, was jailed for seven months at Dorchester Crown...

UK:Child Zombies put by School to Slow Down Motorists

Scary zombie-like mannequins, dressed in school uniforms, have been put outside the  Avenue Primary School in Leicester in a new trial to stop nuisance motorists regularly speeding by the school. Terrified motorists, of nervous disposition, have been driving into...

Storytelling Revival

I was very pleased that storytelling is being revived in Britain - and for adults too.  It is part of our heritage. People must be really fed up with repeats on the television, gameshows that seem to go forever and relentless adverts. Much of it quite...