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Council threatens to remove ghost bike memorial to killed cyclist

Council threatens to remove ghost bike memorial to killed cyclist

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  A few weeks ago, a 7 day removal order from Hackney Council, appeared on a memorial ghost bike attached to railings at the roundabout, where Lauriston Road meets Victoria Park Road.  The memorial was created 3 years ago by family and friends of  Shivon Watson, a 28 year old…

Tube map designer Harry Beck honoured with blue plaque

Tube map designer Harry Beck honoured with blue plaque

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Revolutionary designer whose map detangled London's chaotic transport system has work acknowledged with heritage plaque…

London’s top cycling spot is Hackney

London’s top cycling spot is Hackney

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  Hackney residents are the keenest cyclists in London according to newly released figures from the 2011 Census. One in seven residents now use a bike to get to work, more than use a car.  In some areas of the borough as many as 20% of people cycle to their…

London Bike Kitchen: the DIY bicycle workshop where all are welcome

London Bike Kitchen: the DIY bicycle workshop where all are welcome

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The London Bike Kitchen in Hoxton only recently opened its doors but is already catering for a loyal fanbase…

Lorry and cyclist safety event at Bow Roundabout

Lorry and cyclist safety event at Bow Roundabout

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The Met Police will be holding it’s  ‘Exchanging Places’ event for cyclists, on Monday 16 January, on the eastbound slip road to the roundabout close to M’scDonalds, between 7am and 10am. The event aims to reduce collisions between cyclists and HGVs.  Cyclists will be given the chance to sit in…

Hackney cyclists get a chance to exchange places with HGV drivers

Hackney cyclists get a chance to exchange places with HGV drivers

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Encouraging cyclists to safe cycling this winter, Hackney Council have co-ordinated an event, hosted by the Council’s Streetscene Team, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police. Cyclists can ride in and get a free, on-the-spot bike health check and free bike marking. They can also exchange places with an HGV driver…

Cyclist rides in memory of friend killed in Dalston crash

Cyclist rides in memory of friend killed in Dalston crash

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On the 11th July, 29 year old Daniel Barnes will compete in this years Etape du Tour ride to help raise money in memory of his friend Dan Cox, who was killed by a left-turning lorry in Dalston junction in February this year. Starting in Modane Valfréjus and covering 109km…

Female cyclist hit by lorry at Old Street roundabout

Female cyclist hit by lorry at Old Street roundabout

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A police spokesman has confirmed that a female cyclist was hit by a lorry, at Old Street roundabout this morning  (24 February) at about 7.40 am. After initial treatment from paramedics, she was transported to The Royal London Hospital with head and chest injuries, which has been described as life…

Cyclist Injured near Old Street

Cyclist Injured near Old Street

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A female cyclist in her 30′s has been injured after an HGV lorry collided with her bike, at the junction of Baldwin Street and City Road in EC1. The accident happened at approximately 8.50 am this morning. Police and emergency services were called. A police spokesperson said the cyclist was…

Dalston Junction cyclist killed, is named

Dalston Junction cyclist killed, is named

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The cyclist who lost his life after colliding with a lorry at Dalston Junction on 2 February has been identified as 28 yr-old Daniel Cox of Clapton. An inquest opened and adjourned at Poplar Coroner’s Court on Tuesday, 8 February. Mr. Cox was a graduate of Goldsmiths College and an…

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