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A detective waits as workmen flush out one of the street drains in the search for the weapon which killed the taxi driver outside the Locarno dance hall in Hurst Street. (Image: B'ham Post & Mail) I displayed the whole thing on a wall in the incident room so that officers could brief themselves. This was seen as quite an innovative approach because we did not yet have the luxury of crime analysts to do this sort of intelligence and evidence mapping for us. where: Vale of Rheidol RailwayStationcar park,Devil's Bridge, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JL

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Part way towards Phwelli on the A487, we turn off at the Goat Roundabout to join the A499. We follow this road until the town of Llanaelhaearn then divert to the B4417, staying on this road until we reach Pengroeslon. It’s next onto the B4413 riding towards Aberdaron to the coast, before leaving this little village following the road left and on to Phwelli. Yes there are risks, but dozens of people trip up and fall downstairs to their deaths every year. I know which way I’d rather go! I haven’t had a single bike accident. I think that tells you, generally speaking, that motorcyclists are far more aware of what’s happening around them than drivers.’ Paul was more-or-less unhurt although he had to rush out and buy a little Suzuki RS125 for the test. After he’d passed, he moved on to a Yamaha RD400 –‘just about the fastest, sexiest middleweight you could buy then, and probably the nicest bike I ever owned.’ Ironically, Paul sold that Yamaha to one of his brothers so he could afford a car. ‘I’d fallen for the line that “girls fancy boys on bikes but they actually go out with ones who’ve got cars”. A very foolish mistake.’From the rat run of the south west all the way out to the quietest coast of the UK, passing through the stunning Brecon Beacons, up to Rhayader and out through the Elan Valley, there’s some great riding to be had. We follow the coast 195 miles towards Swansea. Leaving Machynlleth, we begin by following the A487 directly to Aberystwyth and continuing onto Cardigan. Riding on through Dogmaels and following the Pen-Y-Rhiw road we edge closer towards the coast before returning to the A487 and passing Newport. The A487 continues to St. Davids becoming a smaller B-road along the way. The riding is pleasant, as is much of South Wales, but there’s nothing on our route that matches the natural beauty of North Wales despite surrounding areas being lush with green fields and trees. Nestled in the heart of Dawlish Warren, a short walk from the beach and South West Coastal Path. A short ride to the Dartmoor National Park, the coastal resorts of Teignmouth and Torquayand an hour (ish) to Taunton and the port of Plymouth. Round the world adventurer Nathan Millward rode home to the East Midlands from Australia on a 105cc Australian postal bike (he didn’t like flying). He’s since ridden across America to Alaska, writing two brilliant books about the experience.

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One of the most unspoiled and beautiful regions of the Lake Districtand this is an ideal base for exploring the many local attractions including Muncaster Castle, the famous La’al Ratty, (described by many as the most beautiful train journey in England), Maryport Aquarium, the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys which includes the challenging Scafell Pike; England’s highest peak. More than 160 key witness statements were taken and over 100 exhibits recovered in relation to 20 suspects. The second wasn’t very difficult to identify,” says Mike, now 66 and living in Bromsgrove. “He had his right foot in plaster and was on crutches!” I’ve been riding bikes for longer than I’ve been shaving – and touring on them pretty much all the time, though I was a despatch rider in London at the end of the 80s (yes, I’m that old). We head further north and spying grey menacing clouds in the distance we alter our route slightly in an attempt to remain dry for as long as possible. This serendipitous choice brings us to two of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and although this experience won’t be your own should you tour Britain, I have to share it as a reminder of the good in people and those who may help you along the way.They had their own hierarchy and structure, and became more visible in their activities as they vied for power with other groups.”

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Amazingly, thanks to a steady increase in EU legislation aimed at making it harder for younger people to get started on two wheels, more than half of Britain’s bikers today are over 40 and 25% are over 50.Some of the trail is accessible to large capacity adventure machines – especially those with the right tyres – like stretches of the Fosse Way and the Ridgeway, but other parts – notably the Lake District – are better suited to lightweight trail bikes in or around the 250cc class, as these stretches can be quite challenging. We meander our way on L-roads until we pass Cork on the N40, joining the N25 on the other side of Lough Mahon. From Little Island to Dungarvan, for speed more than story, we stay on the N25. At Dungarvan we stay on the R675 past Stradbally, through Boatstrand and onto Tramore before heading north and crossing the River Barrow on the N25 leaving County Kilkenny and entering County Wexford. We stay on the N59 until Clifden then continue south on the R341 where the roads change to narrower less well-maintained routes but continue to offer stunning views as we ride parallel along the shore of Salt Lake.

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I’m also an advanced riding instructor – and while I’m RoSPA and BMF qualified, I have one simple aim: to make riding more enjoyable.As her mission unfolds, Andi will unearth the personal stories and the rich social history that makes Britain’s towns, cities, and communities unique, feeding all she learns into her recipes and party plans. Davey Todd is one of the most exciting British racers. His down to earth attitude, mixed with his incredible speed at both road racing and on the short circuits, makes him popular with race fans both young and old. We look at his motorcycle collection and discover why he’s chosen them... By midnight on the day of the killing, Mike and a fellow detective had charged two of the arrested men - one of them the “chairman” of the chapter and known by the street tag Ugly – with affray and possessing offensive weapons. It might be worth doing your research before visiting Leeds, South East or East London. With so few riders in these locations, you might find your needs better catered for in biking hotspots like Swansea, Oxford, Motherwell and Newcastle. Susan’s parents were petrolheads who went go-kart racing and did car rallies. One of her earliest memories as a child was lap-scoring for them at Brands Hatch.