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25,000 classic racing images to be auctioned
By Visordown News on 30/10/2008 08:51:42
Images taken by the late Dennis and Kathleen Cotton go under the hammer on 18th November
BETWEEN 25,000 - 30,000 motorcycle racing colour slides are to be auctioned at Colwick Racecourse, Nottinghamshire, on 18th November. An online catalogue depicting many of the images taken by Dennis and Kathleen Cotton at racetracks all over
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No To Bike Parking Charge Demo - Thurs 4th February
By Visordown News on 02/02/2010 10:59:25
Get involved in overturning Westminster City Council's money-grabbing parking scam
ahead at the end of January 2010, following a six-month trial in the City. Motorcyclists will now continue to be stung for £1 per day to park their machines in designated bays that used to be free-of-charge.Register on the 'No To Bike Parking Charge
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Milan Show: Ossa unveil TR280i
By Visordown News on 11/11/2009 16:01:01
Spanish manufacturer launches first new bike in 25 years
THE SPORT OF motorcycle gymnastics, better known as trials riding, has a new kid on the block in the shape of the 2010 Ossa TR280iIt's been over 25 years since the Spanish manufacturer launched a new bike, and what a jaw-dropping beauty they
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Officer in court over fatal pursuit charge
By Visordown News on 09/06/2010 11:52:54
Greater Manchester Police officer charged in connection with the death of a motorcyclist
an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).Pc Bruce was involved in a pursuit of motorcyclist Alan Stuart Long on August 1st, 2008. The chase ended when Mr Long crashed his 1000cc Yamaha motorcycle. He died later in hospital as a result
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Motorcycles allowed in London Bus Lanes
By Visordown News on 22/05/2008 16:50:55
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on the lanes. Mr Johnson said a similar move proved successful in Bristol and wants it copied in the capital. But cyclists claimed that allowing faster motorcycles into bus lanes would put them in danger.Mr Johnson's decision follows a major three-year trial
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Hells Angel escapes jail over firearms offence
By Visordown News on 15/01/2009 11:17:51
Former gang member expelled from Chapter for 'naming names' in court
in Haverfordwest: a house owned by the West Wales Chapter of the Hells Angels and used as a clubhouse.During his trial Young explained he was a probationary member of the Chapter and had been told to clear up the garage. He had seen the gun and ammunition but left
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Double death crash driver fails to appear in court
By Visordown News on 16/09/2009 09:57:00
Syed Raza fails to return to the UK to answer charges of causing father-and-son fatality
, Lincoln, is not present at his trial after failing to board a flight due to arrive at Heathrow at 2pm on Sunday.The court went on to hear how Raza either did not see Michael Rowley's bike or took a gamble when he emerged from the B1433 to turn right
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PC cleared over fatal pursuit crash
By Visordown News on 11/06/2010 12:15:34
Judge throws case out of Liverpool Crown Court
into the death of Alan Long following a sustained high-speed pursuit in August 2008. However, Judge Henry Globe QC ordered a jury at Liverpool crown court to return a not guilty verdict on Pc Bruce. The case against Pc Bruce centred around an overtaking manoeuvre
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New average speed cameras for London?
By Visordown News on 13/08/2010 10:52:46
Transport for London publishes tender for cameras to "enforce average speed limits in urban areas"
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TfL) has published a tender for the provision of average speed cameras the organisation wishes to trial as part of a project to "enforce average speed limits in urban areas".The notice, published in the Official Journal
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Judge blasts Notts Police over speeding Superintendent
By Visordown News on 10/12/2010 10:44:31
Police chief escapes ban but tarnishes reputation of own force
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Police chief caught driving at 79mph in a 50mph has been awarded six penalty points and a £1500 fine, along with a verbal blasting from the presidung judge.Superintendent Helen Chamberlain, 43, was clocked driving at 79mph
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