Britain's Pothole Crisis: The Shocking Truth
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.
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Pothole Peril: The Costly Dangers Facing UK Cyclists
A Guardian investigation reveals how Britain's crumbling road infrastructure is causing serious injuries and financial hardship for cyclists, with victims facing uphill battles for compensation.
Labour slams 'out of touch' ministers over pothole fund cuts
Labour accuses the Conservative government of slashing vital road maintenance funding by £400m, leaving councils unable to fix potholes as the UK faces a growing road repair crisis.
RAC slams government as pothole payouts halve despite crisis
Motoring group RAC accuses the Department for Transport of 'robbing motorists to pay for potholes' as new data reveals compensation claims have halved despite worsening road conditions across the UK.
UK Pothole Crisis: £16.3B Repair Backlog as Breakdowns Soar
New RAC analysis reveals Britain's pothole epidemic is worsening, with drivers 1.5 times more likely to break down due to road defects. Councils face a 16-year backlog as repair costs hit £16.3 billion.
UK's Worst Roads For Potholes and Congestion Revealed
Exclusive data analysis uncovers Britain's most notorious roads, from pothole-plagued rural lanes to gridlocked urban arteries. Discover if your daily commute is on the list.
Slough Installs Railings to Stop 'Killer Kerbs' Mangling Cars
Slough Borough Council takes urgent action, installing protective railings at dangerous junctions after multiple vehicles were wrecked on high kerbs. Exclusive driver accounts and council response inside.
Pennsylvania Town Sues Realty Firm Over Pothole Crisis
The tiny borough of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, has launched a landmark legal battle against real estate behemoth Howard Hanna, alleging its construction vehicles have turned community roads into an 'obstacle course' of destructive potholes. Residents dem
Mum's TikTok rant: UK is 'third world country'
A British mother's explosive TikTok videos claiming the UK has 'third world problems' go viral, igniting a fierce online debate about the state of the nation. Her complaints range from potholes to public services.
UK Pothole Crisis: 33% Surge in Breakdowns in 2023
New RAC data reveals a dramatic 33% increase in pothole-related breakdowns across the UK in 2023, with drivers facing a growing threat from deteriorating road surfaces and calling for urgent government action.
Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest
A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.
Driver's genius hack gets potholes fixed in 48 hours
A frustrated motorist from Hertfordshire has discovered a remarkably simple yet effective method to get dangerous potholes repaired rapidly. His clever approach using official council reporting systems has local authorities responding within days instead
Drivers face £300 fines for hitting potholes
Motorists could be slapped with hefty fines for damaging roads by hitting potholes. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties.
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