Pothole news
Potholes and poorly maintained roads are always making headlines, which just goes to prove what a major source of heartache they are for the nation's motorists. Below you'll find links to just some of the many news stories on the topic of potholes that appear every week.
'Crater' hater Pete on the road in Ernesettle
TIRELESS road campaigner Pothole Pete has been called out about potholes "as big as craters".
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Potholes gone from Devonshire Place
A busy town centre road was closed for resurfacing works this week, after a number of harsh winters led to potholes across the town. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 20/05/2013, Source: Lurgan MailCall for action to repair potholes
SINN Fein has called for action after being inundated with complaints about the “dreadful state of the roads” in Craigavon. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 20/05/2013, Source: Dunmow Broadcast32,000 defects reported on Essex’s roads
THE true state of Essex’s roads has been revealed after nearly 32,000 road defects including potholes were reported in just 12 months. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 20/05/2013, Source: Tottenham JournalHaringey Council introduce new system to deal with ‘dangerous’ potholes
A new system for dealing with potentially dangerous potholes on Haringey’s roads will be approved by the council today. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 20/05/2013, Source: Independent.ieLocals told: pay up and fix potholes yourselves
CASH-STRAPPED communities are being asked by the Government today to share the cost of fixing their potholes and even to carry out the work themselves. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 19/05/2013, Source: This is Local LondonExtra £6.5m will be spent by Haringey Borough Council to fix potholes to avoid further compensation claims
Haringey Borough Council will spend an extra £6.5million to fix the borough’s potholes and improve the roads. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 18/05/2013, Source: EADT 24Poll: The state of Essex’s roads revealed
The true state of Essex’s roads can today be revealed after nearly 32,000 road defects including potholes were reported in just 12 months. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 18/05/2013, Source: Lutterworth MailIs this the worst road for potholes in district?
A frustrated resident who has been waiting four months for proper repairs to a pothole- ridden road outside his home says the highway needs to be completely resurfaced. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/05/2013, Source: Milton KeynesNo holes left in council pothole plan as workers catch up on craters
Council workers have repaired 876 potholes in a month to help clear the backlog of work created by the cold winter spell. Read this News (opens in new window)
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