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.
Stoke-on-Trent potholes repaired with government grant
A £214,000 government grant has been spent on repairing potholes and resurfacing roads in Stoke-on-Trent.
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£2m bill to repair 10,000 potholes on roads
Council chiefs are expected to have to fork out £2 million in the coming weeks filling in 10,000 potholes blighting the city's roads in the wake of the big freeze.
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Roads plagued by potholes
Potholes are becoming craters as the big thaw follows the big freeze in Colchester.
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The pothole menace is back in Bridlington!
After battling weeks of snow and ice, drivers are now facing another hazard to their cars as the freezing temperatures left behind potholes in most of the area’s roads – some inches deep.
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Weather respite but council prepares for more snow - and potholes!
Milder temperatures have led to a thaw but Fife Council are preparing for further icy conditions and an increase in the number of potholes on the roads. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 29/12/2010, Source: Lancashire TelegraphEast Lancashire set for pot holes misery
East Lancashire’s roads will become ridden with potholes once all the snow finally melts, experts have warned.
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Teesside councils gear up fix new wave of potholes
The blast of wintry weather is set to have a significant impact upon our roads, causing councils across Teesside to prepare themselves for predicted repairs.
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Potholes 'battle' as big freeze raises fears of a winter of discontent on roads
The Big Freeze is expected to create an unprecedented number of potholes on the region's roads. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 23/12/2010, Source: EADTSuffolk: Motorists face ‘worst-ever’ potholes in 2011
Drivers and motorists have been warned the number of potholes in the region could reach a record high in the new year. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 18/12/2010, Source: This Is ScunthorpeFears potholes could cause road repair cash reserves to run out
Road maintenance officials fear the extent of the potholes caused by the unprecedented cold snap could drain road repair cash reserves. Read this News (opens in new window)
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