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Justice Secretary visits site where tandem couple were killed

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has visited the spot in South Gloucestershire where Ross and Claire Simons were killed by a drug driver. Ross and wife Clare died when their tandem bicycle was hit by Nicholas Lovell - who had already been disqualified from driving several times. Their devastated family met the Prime Minister last month.

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Bereaved family appeals for stricter sentences for driving offences

Ross Simons and his wife Clare died in 2013

The parents of a man killed by a drug driver in South Gloucestershire will meet the Prime Minister today to appeal for stricter sentencing.

Ross Simons and his wife Clare died when their tandem bicycle was hit by Nicholas Lovell - who had already been disqualified from driving several times.

The families believe his sentence was too lenient, and have been campaigning for tougher sentences for repeat offenders since the couple died in 2013.

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