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.
Is this the worst road in Bournemouth for potholes?
Could this be the worst road in Bournemouth for potholes? Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 14/01/2011, Source: BBCPothole inspection under way in Gloucestershire
Roads in Gloucestershire are being inspected for potholes. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 14/01/2011, Source: BBCExtra £15m given to fix potholes on Scotland's roads
Councils are to share an extra £15m from the Scottish government to cover the impact of winter conditions on Scotland's roads. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 13/01/2011, Source: Stourbridge NewsCouncil bracing itself for record pothole repairs
Cash-strapped Dudley Council is bracing itself for an anticipated record cost of repairing an unprecedented number of potholes which have opened up in the borough’s roads following the recent cold snap. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 13/01/2011, Source: Express and StarMotorists running gauntlet of potholes
From country roads to small streets outside schools and major routes with bus lanes, the daily commute has become a gauntlet of potholes.
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Calls for Flint road to be resurfaced after pothole damage
A flintroad has been described as ‘salami’ because of the way it has been resurfaced. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 12/01/2011, Source: lady motorAvoid potholes to avoid cars insurance claims
Following the freezing temperatures which have blighted Britain this winter, the AA is warning motorists to avoid the increasing number of potholes which are cropping up on UK roads as a result of the big freeze if they want to avoid causing damage to their vehicles. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 12/01/2011, Source: BBCWarwickshire firm benefits from winter weather potholes
A North Warwickshire firm is enjoying a boom as councils mend winter potholes. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 11/01/2011, Source: BBCPothole on M74 motorway damages cars
A massive pothole on the M74 motorway in South Lanarkshire has caused damage to at least four vehicles. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 11/01/2011, Source: BBCAberdeenshire Council asks for public pothole reports
People in Aberdeenshire have been asked to report potholes to the council in the wake of the recent severe winter weather. Read this News (opens in new window)
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