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Bicycle theft fell by nearly 10% across the country

Police figures reveal country’s bicycle theft hotspots

Bicycle theft fell by nearly 10% across the country from 2019 to 2020 according to the latest police crime figures.

The biggest drops were during the first lockdown, with April 2020 recording a 39.5% fall (down from 6690 to 4050 crimes reported) year-on-year, followed by March – down 30.5% (6340 to 4410).

The easing of lockdown restrictions led to a small resurgence in...

Counting the cost: The expensive penalties of breaking micromobility laws

With travel costs soaring many of us are thinking about ways to save money on commute, but not knowing the various laws for transport can lead to a costly lesson in fines.

A recent study by Currys took a deep dive into the history of transport, including micromobility, which includes skateboards, bicycles, and the increasingly popular e-scooter. As part of this research, they looked...