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Police force trials use of ‘forensic spray’ to identify anti-social bike riders

Dorset Police says the new 'SmartTag' spray is currently being used to "support officers with dedicated operations to tackle anti-social behaviour on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes"

Mon, May 05, 2025 10:45

Mockup of Strand after cycle lane plans scrapped in Torquay

“Is this what anyone wants?”: Council goes back on promise and scraps cycle lane plans without any consultation to move “line of trees closer to kerb”

A cyclist accused the council of being “very sneaky” and hiding the news in a press release, however a Conservative councillor has said that “cyclists will be pleased with what they see when the scheme is finished”

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 11:33

Sewage on Mirehouse, Whitehaven cycle path

Britain’s crappest cycle path? Water company slammed after “absolutely vile” sewage spill on popular bike path used by schoolchildren

United Utilities says the issue, caused by a sewer blockage and subsequent flooding, has now been resolved, after one politician branded the sewage-strewn path as “unacceptable”

Wed, Jan 17, 2024 16:23

Herne Bay cycle path cracks (Sean Beaver, Facebook)

New cycle path branded “waste of taxpayers’ money” as cyclist counts 233 “huge” cracks in surface – six months after it was built

“At this rate the new path will not be safe to use in the next few months,” the cyclist said, after noticing the surface crumble and deteriorate over the summer

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 13:59

Hedge cuttings on Ryhall Road cycleway, Stamford

Council coughs up £36 for puncture repairs after local waged year-long campaign over poorly maintained cycle path

The local authority initially refused to clear the path, claiming that the hedge cuttings and debris are the responsibility of the landowner

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 17:00

Victoria Park, Bideford (Wikimedia Commons)

Councillors slam “ludicrous” and “cockamamie” idea of cycling path next to elderly people’s club and children’s park

The council leader said that he “couldn’t think of anything worse”, but one councillor accused members of being “anti-cycling” and called the decision disappointing

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 10:52

Wand orcas (via Cycle Enfield on Twitter).PNG

Pedestrians injured after ‘dozens’ trip over new cycle lane

Cardiff Council are now going to use spray paint to increase the visibility of the bollards...

Sun, Aug 08, 2021 10:26

Residents complain about ‘motorway’ style cycle path

"If only one percent of cyclists use the lanes as an excuse to go faster... then the promenade will lose most of its value as a destination for holidays'

Sun, Jul 18, 2021 12:22

Residents complain about plans to demolish house to make room for new cycle path

Families say they do not want the cycle path to run through their quiet suburban street

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 12:01

A man shifted 25 tonnes of sand from a coastal cycling path only to find ‘the council had dumped it back again’

Chris Truett says he is going to continue with his Sisyphean task and hopes to clear a further 100 tonnes

Sun, Mar 21, 2021 08:58