Police have issued an appeal for information, and for an important witness to come forward, after a serious collision at Murton near York. At about 6.45pm on Friday 15 March 2019, a group of three motorcycles were travelling towards York on the A166 from the direction of Stamford Bridge. Near the junction with Murton Lane,…
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The UK’s first 3D zebra crossing – designed to give the impression that passing vehicles are about to drive over a ramp – has been installed in Westminster. The new crossing, located in St John’s Wood, is being trialled over a 12-month period by Westminster City Council – who says 3D zebra crossings ‘could be…
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, have been arrested after a car they are suspected to have stolen crashed and injured a six-year-old girl. Both boys were detained after the vehicle hit a tree at about 4.40pm on Thursday in Croftmeadow Court, Northampton. The little girl, who was a passenger in the car, was taken…
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 28 year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on the A168 between Thirsk and Dishforth. The collision happened at 8.40am on Wednesday 6 February 2019, on the southbound dual carriageway near Asenby and involved a green 1000cc Kawasaki motorcycle and a black Land Rover Discovery. Both vehicles…
Officers are trying to trace the owners of a number of high-value bikes which were seized during a police investigation in York. The items – which include road, mountain and hybrid cycles pictured below – were discovered by officers at an address in Gillygate. They include: A black Specialized Allez A matte-black Norco Threshold A…
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a theft of a moped from outside the B&M Bargains shop in Skipton A black and white Lex Moto moped was taken from the carpark at around 6.30pm on Thursday, 24 January 2019. We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances…
The Duke of Edinburgh has been involved in a car crash while driving near the Queen’s Sandringham estate, Buckingham Palace has said. Prince Philip, 97, was not injured in the accident, which happened as he drove a Land Rover out of a driveway onto the A149 shortly before 15:00 GMT. The other car involved was…
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a vehicle and a pedal cycle in Osgodby, Selby. The incident happened at 2pm on Wednesday 9 January outside Rose Villa on Hull Road and involved a grey Mitsubishi Outlander and a pedal cycle. As a result of the collision, the pedal cyclist fell from his…
Police have vowed to continue taking drink and drug drivers off North Yorkshire’s roads during 2019 following a “very encouraging” Christmas enforcement campaign. The number of drink and drug drivers arrested across the county fell significantly this December compared to last, with lower average breathalyser readings and far fewer heavily-intoxicated drivers. It suggests more motorists…
North Yorkshire Police is investigating a fatal collision involving a man and a heavy goods vehicle at York. The incident occurred on the east-bound carriage of the A64, between the Grimston Bar and Hopgrove roundabouts, at around 7am today (Wednesday 2 January 2019). It is believed the man had been crossing the road on foot…
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The Tour De Yorkshire trophies have been visiting several places in North Yorkshire this week. Our NYCC Road Safety Officer was enjoying the..
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The consequesnces of drinking and driving. A fine, a ban, perhaps prison…or spending the rest of your life living with the fact you killed..