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.
Repairs plea after disabled woman is tipped from wheelchair on pothole
Residents who rescued a disabled woman thrown from her wheelchair after it hit a pothole want Wiltshire Council to patch up the road in Chippenham. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 24/05/2013, Source: This is StaffordshireRoad potholes put lives at risk, say drivers
FAMILIES say faster progress needs to be made on work to fix a pothole-riddled road.
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Focus on potholes
TWO West Devon borough councillors are voicing their concerns about an increase in the number of pot holes in roads around Tavistock — and are appealing to residents to report pot holes to the relevant authorities. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 23/05/2013, Source: This is WiltshireSpending on potholes has seen a steep rise
CASH spent on tackling potholes has increased tenfold over the past five years and Swindon Council isn’t getting them sorted as quickly. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 23/05/2013, Source: Spalding TodayInjured cyclist’s warning over road pothole danger
A Weston Hills cyclist is considering lodging an official complaint after hitting a pothole and hurting his ankle. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 23/05/2013, Source: This is DerbyshireDriver's fury at £187 pothole bill
A PENSIONER left with a £187 bill after his car hit a pothole says he is furious he will not be compensated.
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‘Lethal road looks like it has chickenpox’ fumes critic
COUNTY Highways contractor Ringway is “failing” residents, a politician has claimed. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 22/05/2013, Source: Haringey-TodayExtra £1.5million to repair potholes
HARINGEY Council has pledged to spend an extra £1.5million this year to repair potholes across the borough. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 22/05/2013, Source: Elmbridge TodayPothole proof roads with 10-year warranty promised
Surrey County Council has proclaimed that it will build pothole proof roads that are designed to last a decade before repairs are needed. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 21/05/2013, Source: Oldham-ChroniclePothole repairs to target main roads
OLDHAM Council is to pay most attention to the borough’s main roads when repairing potholes.
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