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Government New data shows councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds

New data shows councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds

That's 700,000 complaints a year...
By James Fossdyke Aug 16, 2019
General Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are

Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are 'improving'

RAC responded to roughly 1,000 fewer pothole callouts than in the first quarter.
By James Fossdyke Jul 31, 2019
Official Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

A new survey has revealed that nearly 20 percent of motorists would cough up to sort potholes.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 24, 2019
Government Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

The money will go towards filling potholes and reducing congestion.
By James Fossdyke Jul 22, 2019
Government Money cut from road budgets would fill 8m potholes, councils claim

Money cut from road budgets would fill 8m potholes, councils claim

Councils say government's approach to road funding is "not right".
By James Fossdyke Jul 08, 2019
Government MPs say pothole

MPs say pothole 'plague' needs long-term funding

Government faces calls to revamp road maintenance financing
By James Fossdyke Jul 03, 2019
General RAC report suggests improvement in UK road surfaces

RAC report suggests improvement in UK road surfaces

But the organisation says there's "still a long way to go".
By James Fossdyke May 10, 2019
Government Two in five drivers would pay more tax to fix potholes

Two in five drivers would pay more tax to fix potholes

Forty percent of drivers would shell out tolls or taxes to rid the country of its pothole plague.
By James Fossdyke Apr 12, 2019
General Potholes have cost drivers an estimated £3bn in car repairs

Potholes have cost drivers an estimated £3bn in car repairs

Research suggests one in three drivers has had to repair their car after hitting a pothole.
By James Fossdyke Apr 04, 2019
Government Government confirms extra £201m fund to fix potholes

Government confirms extra £201m fund to fix potholes

The investment has been welcomed, but some say longer-term funding is also required.
By James Fossdyke Apr 01, 2019
Government Fixing England and Wales

Fixing England and Wales' potholes would now cost almost £10bn

New report shows glimmers of hope for road users, but figures still make grim reading.
By James Fossdyke Mar 27, 2019
Government Potholes cost drivers £1.2bn in repairs over past 12 months

Potholes cost drivers £1.2bn in repairs over past 12 months

The value of damage caused by our terrible tarmac has risen 77 percent in just three years.
By James Fossdyke Mar 26, 2019
Government London

London's pothole count rises by a third in 12 months

Some boroughs saw pothole reports almost treble.
By James Fossdyke Mar 12, 2019
Government Government plans to prevent potholes with new roadwork standards

Government plans to prevent potholes with new roadwork standards

Under the proposals, utility companies will be forced to guarantee repairs for longer.
By James Fossdyke Mar 07, 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning Pothole damage could be reduced with these devices

Pothole damage could be reduced with these devices

AlloyGator thinks it can reduce the amount of damage potholes on UK roads cause.
By Dominik Wilde Feb 22, 2019
Government Government announces huge investment in pothole-resistant roads

Government announces huge investment in pothole-resistant roads

Around £23 million will be spent modernising the country's road network.
By James Fossdyke Feb 05, 2019
Government Councils won

Councils won't fix potholes until a minimum depth is reached

More than half of councils won't even consider fixing a pothole deeper than 4 centimetres
By James Fossdyke Jan 21, 2019
Government Pothole reports rocket with more than half a million

Pothole reports rocket with more than half a million

The number of potholes reported to councils has risen by half in just two years.
By James Fossdyke Dec 28, 2018
Pothole compensation has quadrupled this year

Pothole compensation has quadrupled this year

New data shows that almost £330,000 has been paid out so far this financial year.
By James Fossdyke Dec 26, 2018
Safety Crashes caused by potholes three times as likely to injure bikers

Crashes caused by potholes three times as likely to injure bikers

Both cyclists and motorcyclists are at risk from the nation's torn tarmac.
By James Fossdyke Nov 23, 2018
Government Government announces £420m pothole fund

Government announces £420m pothole fund

But that's less than a fifth of what the Asphalt Industry Alliance says is needed.
By James Fossdyke Oct 30, 2018
Government Pothole plague causes twice as many breakdowns as 12 years ago

Pothole plague causes twice as many breakdowns as 12 years ago

Summer has seen improvements, but pothole-related breakdowns are still rife.
By James Fossdyke Oct 12, 2018
Safety Majority of UK drivers dodge potholes with every journey

Majority of UK drivers dodge potholes with every journey

Almost as many have had their cars damaged by the hazardous roads.
By James Fossdyke Aug 23, 2018
Safety Pavements

Pavements 'just as dangerous' as pothole-scarred roads, AA claims

In 12 months, more than 10,300 personal injury claims have been made by pedestrians.
By James Fossdyke Aug 15, 2018
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