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Suzy Charman and Emily Cherry recognised in King’s Honours List
Dr Suzy Charman, executive director of the Road Safety Foundation, has seen her services to road safety recognised with an OBE in the The King’s 2026 Birthday Honours List, with Emily Cherry, chief executive of The Bikeability Trust, awarded a MBE.
11:51 | 18 JunWorld Cup fans warned of morning-after drink drive risk
Football fans watching England’s World Cup matches are being warned they could be over the drink-drive limit the following morning.
08:31 | 18 JunEssex fans encouraged to blow the whistle on drink driving this World Cup
A new summer road safety campaign is launching across Essex ahead of the first England game of the 2026 World Cup, urging football fans to back their team by preventing their mates from making dangerous decisions behind the wheel.
11:56 | 17 JunResearch highlights ‘lost generation’ of adults missing the skills and confidence to cycle
A new report from The Bikeability Trust has identified a ‘lost generation’ of adults who lack the confidence and skills needed to cycle on today’s roads, despite growing interest in cycling as a low-cost, healthy and sustainable mode of transport.
12:08 | 16 JunFree webinar aims to keep new motorcyclists safe
Warwickshire County Council is promoting a new webinar that builds on the momentum from National Young Rider Day, highlighting the importance of supporting young riders and promoting safer riding habits across the UK.
09:17 | 17 JunNew World Cup road safety campaign encourages young riders to avoid an ‘own goal’
A new social media road safety campaign is setting out to harness the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to deliver important safety messages to young riders throughout the tournament.
11:33 | 16 JunWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
09.44 | 19 Dec | More videosWatch: The IMPACT Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
17.57 | 18 Aug | More videosWatch: More shocking driving caught on dashcam: Op Snap Devon & Cornwall
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