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Colchester

“Grossly irresponsible” road markings directing cyclists into “head-on confrontation with cars”, claims former Lib Dem MP – as “nowhere to nowhere” cycle lane blamed for loss of parking spaces

Sir Bob Russell claimed he has never seen “such ludicrous road markings before”, while claiming that the bike lane was responsible for costing the council revenue

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 16:34

“This story was one-sided”: Cycling campaigners criticise BBC coverage of “irresponsible e-bike users”

The BBC's coverage was based on a complaint about hire bikes blocking footways raised by one elderly couple and did not investigate other pavement infringements such as parked cars

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 12:10

Man who considered World Naked Bike Ride cyclist a “pervert”, punched him off bike and attacked police officers spared prison sentence

A police officer also needed their ear glued back together following the assault. Lee Turnage was given a suspended sentence due to his "previous good character"

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 11:27

“They just smashed the window and pulled the bikes out”: Thieves steal bikes worth £35,000 from newly opened shop

Matthew Abbott only moved into his new bike shop in April but says he's received "so many messages of support".

Wed, Oct 08, 2025 10:52

Motorbike rider with ‘FOK ULEZ’ sticker punched naked cyclist in head before assaulting police officers

The attacker claimed he was “taken aback when he saw the men on bikes, fully naked” during the World Naked Bike Ride, assuming they were “sexual predators”

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 15:36

Grimsby PSPO enforcement officers (North East Lincolnshire Council)

“It’s easy to catch considerate cyclists”: £1,000 cycling fines councillor accused of “Daily Mail-style dislike of cyclists” and using town bike ban to “fulfil personal prejudices”; Royal Parks cycling code slammed after car crash + more on the live blog

Is it the weekend yet? Nope, but at least Ryan Mallon’s back to help you slog and struggle through the middle of the week on the Wednesday live blog. And the Tour of Britain is starting tomorrow, so things are looking up

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 08:59

Cycle and pedestrian access closed to Sainsbury’s, Tollgate, Colchester

“Sainsbury’s only thinks about car drivers”: Supermarket slammed for closing cycle access during works, diverting cyclists onto narrow footway or “fast and busy” dual carriageway

“This appears to be a typical lack of thought for people on bikes by the grocery sector,” said one local cycling campaigner, as the council opens an investigation into the closure

Thu, May 01, 2025 14:59

Head Street, Colchester (Colchester Cycling Campaign)

Fines issued to pavement cyclists will be based on “behaviour, not location” says council, in town where female cyclist was fined £100 for riding on cycle path and others threatened with £1,000 penalties by “cowboy wardens”

The local authority, which apologised and waived fines issued to “responsible” cyclists after backlash from campaigners, says the focus will now be on “education first”

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 16:48

Head Street cycle lane, Colchester (Essex Highways)

Local High Steward blames congestion on new “cycle-only” traffic light on bike lane which services “very few cyclists”… but data shows over 400 cyclists using it every day, with cycling levels continuing to rise

The former Lib Dem MP said that cyclists should manually activate the light on the controversial bike lane, however the council said that it will continue to run automatically so “no one goes undetected and gets stuck on a red light”

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 14:55

“We are sorry if we have not always got it right”: Council waives penalties for cyclists fined by “cowboy” wardens for riding on pavements and town centre streets

The local authority admitted that “responsible” cyclists were issued £100 fines despite not committing a “significant breach” of the city’s PSPO, and that education – not fines – should be prioritised

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 15:39