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Residents concerned “half the parking spaces will disappear” in new cycle lane plans, despite 69% saying they would use the route

A consultation found 77% of respondents supported the plans, but some locals say they “don’t think the plans are popular with people in the neighbourhood”

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 15:55

Fuming politicians claim “ridiculous” new cycle lane scheme is “crackpot stuff”, but council encourages residents to “ditch the car for some shorter journeys”

Proposal for active travel infrastructure has sparked row over cycling data, as local authority insists scheme will make area "healthier and safer"

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 14:45

Machete-wielding men on electric motorbikes attack teenage cyclist, chasing him into “busy” Tesco in attempted bikejacking

The 16-year-old cyclist suffered cuts to his arm and was chased into the store which had several customers in it, with the police issuing an appeal for witnesses

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 12:42

Cyclist bloodied by crash in “lawless” street where pop-up bike lane was removed may never cycle again

During the pandemic, Liverpool's West Derby Road had a full lane dedicated to segregated cycling, but this has since been ripped out, leaving a "lawless" and "deadly" stretch of narrower infrastructure

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 14:48

Pit bull owner jailed after cycle commuter seriously injured in “vicious attack”

Shaun Dwyer was jailed for 28 months over the incident which left Mark McDuff needing surgery

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 11:09

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Liverpool’s climate emergency chief decides to rip out pop-up cycle lane

#BikeIsBest says “deeply worrying” development calls into question council’s commitment to tackling climate change

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 14:51

Cargo bike ‘photobomb’ in front of Liverpool team bus goes viral

"We were just on our way to the pub"

Sun, May 16, 2021 08:21

eBay seller refuses to accept bike auction offer – says “would be unhappy if I sold to Scouser”

Shop says message was sent by ‘drunk’ manager who has pledged £200 to a Liverpool foodbank to apologise

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 11:17

Kingsley Road, Liverpool – cars parked in pop-up cycle lane

Council pledges to act on drivers turning temporary cycle lane into “pop-up car park”

Liverpool City Council to write to local residents and businesses followed by enforcement if needed

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 10:34

Liverpool cyclist critical after hammer attack – police appeal for information

Victim was set upon on Victoria Road West, Crosby on Saturday evening

Sun, Nov 03, 2019 18:50