Two people in hospital after jumping from windows to escape e-bike house fire

Two people in hospital after jumping from windows to escape e-bike house fire

Most of the three-storey home in Hackney, east London was destroyed by the blaze, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The mother was seriously injured after jumping from the second floor and her... Read more »
Too good to be true? It probably is. Brigade issues Black Friday e-bike warning

Too good to be true? It probably is. Brigade issues Black Friday e-bike warning

Firefighters in London are urging people to think twice before picking up a bargain this Black Friday, following a record-breaking year of e-bike fires. E-bikes and e-scooters are the capital’s fastest-growing fire... Read more »
London fire brigade warns public not to tackle ebike fires | Cycling

London fire brigade warns public not to tackle ebike fires | Cycling

The London fire brigade has warned the public not to tackle ebike fires and has demanded “proper regulation” after a man sustained life-changing injuries when his bike caught fire on Friday, one... Read more »
Record-breaking year for e-bike fires in London, brigade warns

Record-breaking year for e-bike fires in London, brigade warns

So far in 2023, crews have already fought 104 e-bike fires along with 19 e-scooter blazes, overtaking the 116 total fires attended in the whole of last year, and higher than any... Read more »
On your e-bike! Chestertons partners with sustainable…

On your e-bike! Chestertons partners with sustainable…

Chestertons has become the first corporate partner to sign up to London e-bike operator Forest’s employee scheme in an effort to further reduce its environmental impact. As part of the new partnership,... Read more »
London council calls for ban of ‘dangerous’ e-bike chargers after listings found on Amazon, eBay

London council calls for ban of ‘dangerous’ e-bike chargers after listings found on Amazon, eBay

A London council is calling for a ban on the sale of “dangerous” electric bicycle chargers after a swathe were found listed on Amazon, eBay and other online retailers. Charity Electrical Safety... Read more »
EMILY PRESCOTT: Hugh Laurie looks razor-sharp on his city e-bike outing in London

EMILY PRESCOTT: Hugh Laurie looks razor-sharp on his city e-bike outing in London

EMILY PRESCOTT: Hugh Laurie looks razor-sharp on his city e-bike outing in London By Emily Prescott For The Mail On Sunday Published: 19:43 EDT, 17 September 2022 | Updated: 19:53 EDT, 17... Read more »
Bikeworks free ebike taxi service opens in Waltham Forest

Bikeworks free ebike taxi service opens in Waltham Forest

A free cycle-taxi service has launched in Waltham Forest, offering rides to isolated residents to help them get out and about. The service, run by Bikeworks, is available during three slots a... Read more »
Santander Cycles expands to include e-bike fleet

Santander Cycles expands to include e-bike fleet

Deniz Huseyin 12 August 2022 500 e-bikes will be available at Santander Cycles docking stations across central London   London’s bike hire fleet is to grow next month with the introduction of... Read more »
E-bike battery caused Shepherd’s Bush high rise flat blaze – South London News

E-bike battery caused Shepherd’s Bush high rise flat blaze – South London News

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said an e-bike battery was the cause of a fire in a 12th floor flat in Shepherd’s Bush yesterday. The fire burnt out a flat in... Read more »