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Friday, 20 September 2019
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- Dockless cycle hire stations in Edinburgh closed after ‘wanton destruction’ of bikesThe operator of Edinburgh’s bike hire scheme is to shut all its dockless stations following thousands of pounds worth of damage from “wanton destruction” across the city, The Scotsman has learned.
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- Progress for Dales cycle route planA NEW family friendly cycle route in Wensleydale is a step closer to becoming reality following an£8,000 cash injection from the district council.
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- Aberdeen cycle hire scheme moves step closerPlans for a public cycle hire scheme in Aberdeen are a step closer after councillors were advised to move forward with a private ownership model.
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