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Ministry of Defence blocks completion of new cycling and walking path near Caledonia High School, Rosyth main

“The path to nowhere”: Ministry of Defence accused of “pettiness” for blocking completion of new cycling and walking route to school – and threatening to fence off 15-metre section if children use it in “nonsensical” row

The government department claims the shared-use path could have a “detrimental impact” on local families, though the MOD’s decision to reopen discussions with Fife Council has been hailed as a “return to commonsense”

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 17:16

Councillor under fire for “kamikaze cyclists” rant, as rivals warn against “blaming cyclists for accidents that happen to them”

The Dublin politician’s complaint about cyclists “banging through” shared spaces and needing to be “put off the road” sparked a row during a council meeting, which saw the councillor eventually replace the much-criticised phrase with “reckless cyclists”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:39

Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Owner of territorial dog opposes cycle path claiming disturbance from cyclists will lead to “excessive barking”

The new cycling route, expected to improve access for schoolchildren and shopgoers, also faced objection on the grounds that a van had been parked there for 35 years

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 09:23

Gates locked at entrance to Gowerton Station bike path

Cyclists furious as “completed” bike path blocked by locked gate after opening delayed by two months – forcing them onto busy “unsafe” road with narrow tunnel

The council says the delays stem from difficulties securing specialist contractors to install CCTV and lighting on the path, but local cyclists say: “The tarmac is finished and set – we’re just waiting for it now”

Fri, Jun 27, 2025 13:21

Coach driver tells cyclist with child he “shouldn’t be on the path”… right under a shared use path sign

The cyclist was on his way back from a meeting to support local walking and cycling infrastructure before the confrontation, with the coach driver adding that the cyclist "should be on the road"

Sun, Sep 04, 2022 12:02

Brighton woman riding with her child on her bike sent face-first into wall by another cyclist

Agnieszka Merta was riding on a narrow shared-use path where locals say there are many collisions

Fri, Jan 22, 2021 11:37

Near Miss of the Day 444: Recurring issue at junctions on shared use path

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Dorset

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:40

Kent cyclist who suffered fractured spine says he’ll never ride again after collision he says was deliberately caused by pedestrian – police appeal for witnesses

"All they did was look at me and walk away"

Tue, May 19, 2020 12:31

Met police officer tells London cyclist to get off bike to ride on shared use path

Police operation in Morden this morning follows Friday's distribution of free hi-viz to cyclists in nearby Colliers Wood

Mon, Feb 17, 2020 12:19

Workers block shared-use path with signage while carrying out safety work at spot where rider was killed

Tim Atkins fell into the road and was killed on stretch of path

Sat, Nov 11, 2017 12:55