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fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

'We've filled a pothole every six minutes for ten years - but need a long-term fix'

London faces a significant backlog of road repairs, with short-term fixes failing to improve conditions, highlighting a dire need for long-term funding solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

In a rut': cost of fixing pothole-plagued roads in England and Wales soars to 17bn

The repair cost for local roads in England and Wales has reached nearly £17 billion, despite government funding efforts.
fromThe Local France
5 days ago
Paris food

French Expression of the Day: Nid-de-poule

Nid-de-poule means pothole in French, not related to farming, but is crucial for motorists to understand while driving.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

'We've filled a pothole every six minutes for ten years - but need a long-term fix'

London faces a significant backlog of road repairs, with short-term fixes failing to improve conditions, highlighting a dire need for long-term funding solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

In a rut': cost of fixing pothole-plagued roads in England and Wales soars to 17bn

The repair cost for local roads in England and Wales has reached nearly £17 billion, despite government funding efforts.
fromThe Local France
5 days ago
Paris food

French Expression of the Day: Nid-de-poule

Nid-de-poule means pothole in French, not related to farming, but is crucial for motorists to understand while driving.
more#transportation
#local-government
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

One Creative Way to Get a Pothole Fixed

Potholes present both a driving hazard and an opportunity for creative expression.
Residents in the UK creatively highlighted potholes to prompt action.
James Coxall's humorous solution drew global attention to a pothole problem.
fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Councils must follow new pothole fixing rule from today or face losing money

New rules require councils to publish pothole fixing reports or risk funding cuts.
Additional funding announced to tackle pothole issues in the UK.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Starmer tells councils to 'get on with the job' and fix potholes or lose funding - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Councils must demonstrate pothole repairs to retain funding, as government enforces accountability on road maintenance.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London council's six-figure pothole and pavement accident damages bill revealed

Harrow Council has paid over £200,000 in claims due to accidents caused by potholes and pavement defects since 2020.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

One Creative Way to Get a Pothole Fixed

Potholes present both a driving hazard and an opportunity for creative expression.
Residents in the UK creatively highlighted potholes to prompt action.
James Coxall's humorous solution drew global attention to a pothole problem.
fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Councils must follow new pothole fixing rule from today or face losing money

New rules require councils to publish pothole fixing reports or risk funding cuts.
Additional funding announced to tackle pothole issues in the UK.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Starmer tells councils to 'get on with the job' and fix potholes or lose funding - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Councils must demonstrate pothole repairs to retain funding, as government enforces accountability on road maintenance.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London council's six-figure pothole and pavement accident damages bill revealed

Harrow Council has paid over £200,000 in claims due to accidents caused by potholes and pavement defects since 2020.
more#local-government
#bromley-council
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

480k spent in Bromley on pothole repairs and compensation in three years

Bromley Council is second in London for pothole damage claims, highlighting significant community and repair system issues.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

'Pothole-ridden' busy Orpington road to close for repairs

Shire Lane in Orpington will be closed for repairs due to severe pothole problems affecting drivers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Roofing firm forced to intervene over 'extremely dangerous' Bromley potholes

Local roofing firm offered to fix a dangerous pothole for free but couldn't due to legal concerns with the local council.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

480k spent in Bromley on pothole repairs and compensation in three years

Bromley Council is second in London for pothole damage claims, highlighting significant community and repair system issues.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

'Pothole-ridden' busy Orpington road to close for repairs

Shire Lane in Orpington will be closed for repairs due to severe pothole problems affecting drivers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Roofing firm forced to intervene over 'extremely dangerous' Bromley potholes

Local roofing firm offered to fix a dangerous pothole for free but couldn't due to legal concerns with the local council.
more#bromley-council
#road-maintenance
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Quarter of London local roads in 'poor state' as cost of fixing potholes hits 1billion

Nearly 25% of London local roads are in poor condition, requiring significant investment to repair.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
Cars

How to claim compensation for pothole damage to your car

Pothole compensation claims in London exceed £2m over three years, revealing major financial burdens on local authorities and drivers.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

How much money has each east London council been given to fix potholes?

The UK government plans to fix seven million potholes by 2025, dedicating funding primarily to east London councils.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Roads in southwest London borough in 'terrible state' causing danger to residents, warns MP

Merton's roads are deteriorating rapidly, with over a third declared 'poor' by the DfT, raising safety and maintenance concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Toronto

Toronto missing its targets when it comes to repairing potholes on time: report | CBC News

Toronto city is struggling to meet its pothole repair targets, completing requests timely less than half the time.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rod Stewart might sell his sports cars due to local potholes

Rod Stewart considers selling his sports cars due to worsening pothole conditions affecting their use.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Quarter of London local roads in 'poor state' as cost of fixing potholes hits 1billion

Nearly 25% of London local roads are in poor condition, requiring significant investment to repair.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
Cars

How to claim compensation for pothole damage to your car

Pothole compensation claims in London exceed £2m over three years, revealing major financial burdens on local authorities and drivers.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

How much money has each east London council been given to fix potholes?

The UK government plans to fix seven million potholes by 2025, dedicating funding primarily to east London councils.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Roads in southwest London borough in 'terrible state' causing danger to residents, warns MP

Merton's roads are deteriorating rapidly, with over a third declared 'poor' by the DfT, raising safety and maintenance concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Toronto

Toronto missing its targets when it comes to repairing potholes on time: report | CBC News

Toronto city is struggling to meet its pothole repair targets, completing requests timely less than half the time.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rod Stewart might sell his sports cars due to local potholes

Rod Stewart considers selling his sports cars due to worsening pothole conditions affecting their use.
more#road-maintenance
#road-safety
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

AI pothole patrol to snap flaws in Britain's crumbling roads

Potholes result from underinvestment in infrastructure, not just environmental factors.
Surrey County Council is adopting AI to improve pothole detection and repair efficiency.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Over 60 Orpington drivers forced to repair shop on road riddled with potholes'

Shire Lane's pothole issues have caused significant damage to vehicles, prompting serious concerns from local business owner Andy Patterson.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

TfL pays out 2m in pothole compensation claims

Over 2 million has been paid in pothole compensation claims by Transport for London in three years, reflecting worsening road conditions.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

TfL pays out over 2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data reveals

Over £2 million paid by TfL in pothole compensation claims between 2021 and 2024 highlights ongoing road maintenance issues in London.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

AI pothole patrol to snap flaws in Britain's crumbling roads

Potholes result from underinvestment in infrastructure, not just environmental factors.
Surrey County Council is adopting AI to improve pothole detection and repair efficiency.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Over 60 Orpington drivers forced to repair shop on road riddled with potholes'

Shire Lane's pothole issues have caused significant damage to vehicles, prompting serious concerns from local business owner Andy Patterson.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London

TfL pays out 2m in pothole compensation claims

Over 2 million has been paid in pothole compensation claims by Transport for London in three years, reflecting worsening road conditions.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

TfL pays out over 2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data reveals

Over £2 million paid by TfL in pothole compensation claims between 2021 and 2024 highlights ongoing road maintenance issues in London.
more#road-safety
#traffic-safety
fromwww.oxfordmail.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Anger as UK drivers face 2,500 fines for avoiding potholes

Avoiding potholes can result in criminal liability for drivers, highlighting a need for clearer regulations.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Travel

Pothole spans lanes, damages tires on busy Bay Area freeway

A multi-lane pothole in Oakland caused numerous flat tires and traffic delays on December 27.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
Travel

Pothole spans lanes, damages tires on busy Bay Area freeway

A multi-lane pothole in Oakland caused numerous flat tires and traffic delays on December 27.
more#traffic-safety
#compensation-claims
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

Brent Council pays out nearly 600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

Brent Council has compensated nearly £600,000 for accident claims from potholes and pavement defects since 2020.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
Cars

Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars

Potholes are a major issue in the UK, with low compensation claim success rates for affected drivers.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

Brent Council pays out nearly 600,000 in pothole and pavement injury claims

Brent Council has compensated nearly £600,000 for accident claims from potholes and pavement defects since 2020.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
Cars

Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars

Potholes are a major issue in the UK, with low compensation claim success rates for affected drivers.
more#compensation-claims
fromwww.gazette-news.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sir Rod Stewart may have to sell sports cars due to potholes near Essex home

Sir Rod Stewart may sell his sports cars due to pothole damage on local roads.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
New York City

A national disgrace': cyclists and motorists lament UK's pothole-ridden roads

The UK's road infrastructure is deteriorating, causing safety concerns and highlighting the need for significant investment and improvements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London politics

From potholes to planning: the issues at stake in England's 2 May local elections

The local elections are seen as a crucial test for Rishi Sunak's premiership, with implications on national polls. Local issues like council cuts and potholes are significant factors influencing voters.
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