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Spring is in the air so what better way to ring in the change of season than a bicycle bell...and a hand-painted one to boot? When it comes to sound, it’s all in the choice of metal. While the alloy used in the most basic models might be cheap to produce, the flimsy plastic used to strike the dome produces a tinny sound. Based in Japan,...

Who knows what the weather holds in store for spring 2022, but a pair of good waterproof trousers will make it a whole lot more bearable. dhb Flashlight trousers boast an articulated fit and reflective strips. Designed specifically for cycling, they feature fully taped seams that are strategically placed to ease articulation at the knee....

The market for second hand bicycles in the UK is soaring. In common with other items, the price of new bikes has been on the rise following increases in steel and shipping costs. Many bike manufacturers have found themselves short of models following supply problems at coronavirus-hit factories, too few lorry drivers and disruption to...

Around 4,000 cargo bikes were sold in the UK last year, and while the figure's small fry compared to other European countries, sales of these most practical of cycles are on the increase. Cargo bikes offer a clean, quiet and cost effective way to carry stuff that's too bulky for a conventional bicycle. However, the fact they're bigger and...

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will expand to include the whole of Greater London under plans laid out by mayor Sadiq Khan. Currently, drivers of more polluting vehicles are charged £12.50 per day to enter London within its north and south-circular orbital roads. Failure to pay the charge lands drivers with a £160 fine. However, under...

With corporations, cultural institutions and sporting bodies now joining political voices in condemnation of Russia, is there anything individuals can do to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine? For those of us who own cars, there is. In 2020, the UK bought 3.9 million tonnes of crude oil from Russia - a figure that represents 11...

As the world looks on in horror at Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Europe faces its biggest crisis in decades. The outburst of solidarity and sympathy with Ukraine across much of Europe is heartening. But actions speak louder than words. The rockets destroying Ukrainian cities were bought with money Putin and his cronies earned selling petrol...

The European Union should embargo all oil and gas imports from Russia in order to stop financing Putin’s war on Ukraine, say 25 European NGOs in a public appeal to leaders. The coalition, which the ETA has joined alongside the Campaign for Better Transport and others, is also demanding that the country of origin for oil products be made...

Prices are going up so quickly it can feel hard to keep up, but why is the cost of insurance in particular increasing by so much? If your home insurance renewed in January, you'll have noticed that prices have rocketed by up to 9 per cent, while motor insurance premiums have increased by almost 5 per cent. Price hikes appear to be across...

Britain now has the dubious title of highest death rate for lung conditions in western Europe, according to research carried out by the charity Asthma and Lung UK. Over 100,000 people every year in Britain now die from asthma attacks, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia - across Europe only Turkey has a higher...