E-bikes dominate urban mobility debates as licensing and safety rules tighten; a fast-evolving issue at city and national levels.
Henderson has sustained a wrist injury after an awkward fall over advertising boards during England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. He has been taken to hospital in Mexico City and will miss further tournament action if he cannot recover. England’s captain Harry Kane remains on the field as teammates celebrate.
Essex Police are investigating serious collisions involving an electric bike rider near Clacton-on-Sea and a lorry collision on the A12 near Colchester. One child remains in hospital with serious injuries, while a young girl has died following a separate incident on the A12. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Officials across major states are tightening rules on e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices after a spate of injuries and high-profile incidents. The move comes amid a patchwork of local laws and new age, registration and helmet requirements, with critics warning about broad strokes that risk sidelining safe riders.