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Why do some technologies endure beyond their sell-by-date while others yield to progress? The internal combustion engine has done an admirable job at resisting obsolescence - even in the face of climate breakdown, an air pollution crisis and widespread cheating of emissions testing. Part of the reason is that car makers seem reluctant to...

After six years of campaigning a judge has agreed to a new inquest into the death of a healthy girl in London who died after developing a serious form of asthma. Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah lived with her family on died aged nine in 2013 after suffering for two years from chronic asthma. An inquest into her death found she died of acute...

Who says cycling gear can't be practical and stylish? These Rapha summer shorts are made from a comfortable lightweight fabric and feature tailored front pleats, pockets front and rear and a subtle reflective detail. We have it on good authority that the casual fit gives a flattering fit both on and off the bike. Win a pair of Rapha shorts...

Zebra crossings are expensive. With installation costs ranging from £30,000 to over six figures, local authorities struggle to find the funds necessary to install safe crossings in the areas that need them most. Part of the reason zebra crossings are so expensive is that British law states they can only be installed on road where Belisha...

The Mavic Exclusive Cosmic Jersey promises to keep you feeling comfortable and ventilated on warmer days. It features Ride Wick ST tech, which sounds complicated but simply means it has high levels of breathability and wicks sweat away from the skin. Pro Fit construction ensures a snug fit without restricting movement and the Ergo Grip...

They say that every bicycle weighs the same; a lightweight (and by extension, expensive) bike requires a heavy lock whereas its cheap and cheerful cousin (which weighs more) can make do with a lighter version. If you own a lightweight road bike it's likely that you often ride without any lock at all, but what to do when you stop for a...

There's nothing quite like working together towards a common goal. Almost exactly one year ago, we helped Sustrans and Living Streets to campaign for a safe road crossing. We brought our inflatable pop-up zebra crossing to Barking to help local residents who were struggling in the face of road danger. It was telling that those who attended...

With warmer weather due to arrive any time soon, what better time to take control of the way you store your cycling gear? If you've ever found yourself in trouble for leaving cycling gear lying around, salvation may be here in the form of Neat Cleats - a small and stylish device to gather up your cycling shoes and hang them put of the way....

The areas immediately surrounding schools are an interesting barometer of a country's attitude toward its young. In Britain today, more than 950 schools are near roads with harmful levels of illegal pollution, which has a disproportionately detrimental effect on young lungs. Countless more are situated on roads that force pupils to run a...

The number of cup holders a car had used to be a good metric by which to judge its creature comforts, but as technology has evolved, SatNavs, Bluetooth connectivity and, increasingly, rear view cameras have become the new benchmark. However, unlike the headlamp wiper blades of the 1970s and 80s which were driven as much by fashion as...