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Wall outside Weymouth Crematorium, Dorset and Telegraph headline

Council supplied quote that inspired “cyclists cutting through funerals” Telegraph headline – but deny “pointing the blame at any particular group”

The Liberal Democrat-controlled council supplied the Telegraph with a quote from an anonymous funeral director which claimed that cyclists were disrupting funerals and riding towards cortèges

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 20:55
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Beryl bikes and cars blocking pavement

“But parked cars are perfectly acceptable”: Cyclists slam “irony” of drivers claiming hire bikes “blight our pavements”; Council claims pothole-laden road “does not require immediate attention”; “Scandalous” Tour Down Under sprint + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday and Ryan Mallon’s back with more cycling news, views, and the occasional rambling anecdote on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:03
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Pure Drop pub owner claims cycle lane works hurting business on Wimborne Road East

“It will completely destroy everything”: Pub owner claims controversial cycle lane construction is costing her business “£5,000 a week”, month after bike lane also blamed for “awful” chippy’s demise

The publican says the work on the new cycle lane – which has been the subject of “misinformation” from anti-cycling campaigners – has forced her business into “survival mode”, but the council claims she has “only recently engaged with us”

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 11:07
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Ferndown fish and chip shop

Furious former Ferndown fish fryer fumes at fietsers — chippy owner blames bike lane for takeaway’s demise, despite roadworks ending last year and several negative reviews for “dreadful” food online

While some locals weren't convinced — one reviewer calling the food "the worst fish and chips I have ever had" — the shop's owner claims its demise is all down to bike lane construction stopping people coming in, works the council said ended last year

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 11:59
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Wimborne Road cycle lane, Dorset (Transforming Cities Fund)

Anti-cycling campaigners “spreading misinformation” say councillors, after “factually incorrect and negative” rumours that trees are set to be cut down for new cycle lane quashed

The local authority says all trees will be retained, and an additional tree planted, during the bike lane’s construction

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 16:11
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Wimborne Road cycle lane, Dorset (Transforming Cities Fund)

“Waste of money” cycle lane slammed, as some locals call for more space for drivers – “because that’s the majority”

The protected lanes, which are expected to cost £7.9m once completed, were funded by Active Travel England – but residents claim “there are not enough cyclists using them”

Tue, May 07, 2024 12:10
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A338 Spur Road

Dorset Council won’t install cycle lanes after cyclist’s death because it doesn’t want to encourage people to ride on dual carriageway

Coroner says there is a risk of future deaths unless action is taken

Sat, Jun 15, 2019 15:27
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