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“It’s not the best thought through plan”: MP calls for cycle lane plans to be reviewed

Labour MP has called for plans to build a cycle lane along Southport’s promenade to be “reviewed and improved”

Sat, Jun 06, 2026 14:36
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Cllr Mike Prendergast cycle lane row

Fuming politicians claim “ridiculous” new cycle lane scheme is “crackpot stuff”, but council encourages residents to “ditch the car for some shorter journeys”

Proposal for active travel infrastructure has sparked row over cycling data, as local authority insists scheme will make area "healthier and safer"

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 14:45
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Man police want to speak to over Poole incident

Driver who avoided jail for collision which seriously injured cyclist denied responsibility before saying she has no memory of incident

The judge concluded the case was a "mystery" and sentenced Angela Cass — who fled the scene only to return, telling onlookers "it wasn't me", and who now believes she suffered a blackout — to a six-month suspended sentence

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 11:32
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Sand dunes

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
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broken-bike (CC BY 2.) by Garry McKnight on Flickr)

Cyclist who died of head injury was either hit by car door or swerved to avoid it

Driver involved has already been charged but inquest hears how bike’s brakes may also have played a part

Wed, May 20, 2015 16:16
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Bike thief

Cyclist reunited with £7k Colnago – three years after it was stolen

Owner tracked down by fellow cyclist who had bought bike at car boot sale for £180

Sun, Apr 27, 2014 09:40
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Bike thief

Bike thefts slashed and thief jailed in Southport police clampdown

Plain clothes operation results in man being stopped after stealing £700 mountain bike

Mon, Mar 31, 2014 10:13
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Bike thief

Surge of high-end bike thefts from Southport homes

Many victims are members of local cycling club

Thu, Aug 11, 2011 16:44
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Alexandre Blain wins Halfords Tour Series round 5 in Southport (picture credit Halfords Tour Series : JoolzeDymond.com).jpg

Halfords Tour Series Round 5: Rain holds off as Blain takes win

Ex-Cofidis rder notches up Endura Racing's first win of 2010 series in Southport

Wed, Jun 09, 2010 08:26
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Tour Series 2010 Canary Wharf (copyright Simon MacMichael) 9

WE HAVE A WINNER! VIP hospitality at Halfords Tour Series in Southport on Tuesday

Win yourself a prime position to cheer on Kuota-road.cc!

Mon, Jun 07, 2010 14:12
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