An estimated 290 people were killed in drink-drive accidents in Britain in 2012

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Holidaying pensioner dies after being crushed against caravan by 4x4

The tragic accident occurred at a caravan park near Aberdeenshire

Sir Dave Brailsford speaks with the winner of the 2013 Tour de France, Chris Froome, during the final stage

Tour de France 2013: Sir Dave Brailsford hails Team Sky effort that propelled Chris Froome to glory

Froome became the second winner from Team Sky in as many years

Not lovin' it: McDonald's rider refused to say neigh after horse was turned away from drive-through lane

She led the animal inside, where it left a load - resulting in a police fine

Seven injured in Beer motorhome crash

Six pedestrians and a driver were injured when a motorhome collided with a group of people in a Devon village.

Cyclist deaths have risen across the UK

Cyclist deaths on the rise across Britain

Official statistics show UK roads are at their safest for drivers and pedestrians 

Sky Lantern (L) powers past the field to win the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot

Sky Lantern wins Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot

Richard Hughes powers past entire field on the home straight to claim victory for trainer Richard Hannon

Justin Bieber pictured with another car in 2012

Oh baby! Justin Bieber hits pedestrian with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, Los Angeles police confirm

Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood late last night, according to Los Angeles police.

Hit and miss: Asad Shafiq turns the ball to midwicket

Champions Trophy: India leave rivals Pakistan to face home wrath

Pakistan 165 India 102-2 (India win by 8 wkts - D/L method)

Laetitia van den Assum, Dutch Ambassador to the UK, with Norman Baker, Transport minister, on the fact-finding trip to the Netherlands

How do you make Britain a better place for two wheels? Go Dutch

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England’s Wilfried Zaha has been ‘outstanding’ in training

European U21 Championship: Stuart Pearce sweating as reign reaches breaking point

Under-21s must see off Norway in stifling heat to avoid exit and keep their coach in his job

Six killed in explosion in Manila apartment complex

The death toll from a powerful explosion that ripped through an upscale apartment complex in the Philippine capital has risen to six, including the crew of a passing delivery van that was hit by debris, authorities said on Saturday.

Unhappy Mondays: It's the day of the week when muggers steal the most phones

It is the most miserable day of the week, a return to reality from the elation of the weekend. To compound Monday’s reputation problem, new figures indicate it is also the day when people are most likely to have their mobile phone stolen – with skint thieves who have spent their funds over the weekend to blame.

Huge delays on M25 in Kent after pedestrian killed

Motorists faced major delays on the M25 in Kent during the morning rush-hour after a pedestrian died on the motorway.The male pedestrian, believed to be from Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

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