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Southend cycle shelter at centre of resident row

Bike shed row erupts as “ugly” cycle shelter “ruins” sea view, according to some furious locals… although others tell critics to get their “priorities straight” as “it’s hardly the end of the world”

The "absolute carbuncle of a shed" has attracted the ire of some seaside residents, a councillor claiming the installation of seven bike parking shelters "boggles the mind" — even if some more relaxed locals have told the ranting critics to "chill out"

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 10:46
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Police issuing FPN to cyclist in Southend

“Fining is one of the few options left”: Council proposes charging cyclists £100 for riding on High Street

“I am a keen cyclist and am pro-cycling but I walk my bike through the high street,” said Southend Council’s deputy leader

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 14:53
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Cycle lane kerb intended to stop Southend drivers cutting corner removed for safety reasons

Locals say pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are all hitting raised kerb intended to protect cyclists

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 16:00
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11 year old cyclist attacked by adult rider on bike path

Police hunting man who assaulted child and threw his bike into a brook

Sat, Oct 17, 2015 08:31
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Wire found strung across mountain bike course near Southend

The thin length of wire was found yesterday on the course, at "about the level of a six or seven-year-old's neck"

Tue, Aug 11, 2015 13:32
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Essex cyclists could get outdoor velodrome

Plans for open-air facility located between Southend and Rochford

Wed, Jul 22, 2015 11:42
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Anger in Essex as bees that chose bike as home wiped out with fly spray

Council was set to take action when member of public intervened

Fri, May 15, 2015 21:32
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Suspended sentence for cyclist who seriously injured pedestrian

Jason Hurrell said to be travelling at excessive speed when he struck teenage girl, leaving her with head injuries

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 17:35
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Teenage pedestrian fighting for her life after being hit by a cyclist in Southend

Was walking in town's controverisal 'shared space' for cyclists and pedestrians

Sun, Feb 03, 2013 08:29
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Essex Police say they can’t enforce cycling ban on Southend’s High Street

Police admit it's rare for riders breaking law to be ticketed, due to lack of signs warning cyclists of ban

Fri, Oct 21, 2011 14:38
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