Hemel Hempstead

“First-of-its-kind” cycling roundabout will improve safety and reduce congestion, council promises… but outraged residents claim it will “undoubtedly disrupt our lives in significant ways” and “cause carnage”

While council bosses hope the "Dutch-style design" will "increase access, improve health and air quality, and reduce congestion", some residents have launched a petition protesting months of roadworks and "the whole of Hemel gridlocked"

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 13:09
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Bike commuter fined £80 for breaching PSPO says ‘no cycling’ signs need to be clearer

“There are numerous signs about not feeding the ducks but none about not cycling,” says Clive Perry

Sat, Dec 04, 2021 14:14
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New quietway that replaced lorry-parking laybys being used as … lorry park

You'd think the double yellow lines on Buncefield Lane Quietway in Hemel Hempstead would be a clue

Sun, Jun 14, 2020 14:03
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Hemel Hempstead PSPO bans defecating, urinating, spitting and … cycling in town centre

Dacorum does its bit for decorum ... we can't complain about some of this, but riding a bike?

Sun, Sep 01, 2019 20:17
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Hertfordshire cyclist pushed into canal in unprovoked assault

Police appeal after attack on woman on Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead

Tue, Nov 25, 2014 14:50
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