A 77-year-old grandmother survived a fall into a 5ft-long pothole, highlighting the issue of potholes in the UK. The country faces an 'unprecedented' 105k potholes, with county councillors seeking more control over repairs. Wet weather worsens road conditions, with an estimated one million potholes nationwide. Somerset residents Bill and Sheila Nicholls were asked to fix 21 potholes on their road themselves. Potholes rank among the top three concerns for MPs and councillors, prompting discussions on solutions.
ICYMI: 'I'm very frightened, I'm an old lady and I would fall over very easily' Bill and Sheila Nicholls were told by Somerset council to fill the potholes on their road themselves. By Bill's counting, the tarmac is riddled with up to 21 potholes within a 50 yard stretch. https://t.co/EH2txMFG7i
‘Potholes are in the top three problems for MPs and for councillors.’ Highway and Pothole Expert, Dave Gaster, explains the problems posed by potholes and his proposed solution. https://t.co/KIs9N5WDnh
‘There are 21 potholes on this tiny stretch of road alone!' GB News South-West of England Reporter, @JeffMoodyJourno, visits a road in Somerset troubled by a 'dangerous' number of potholes. https://t.co/qHHZz95pYY
'I'm very frightened, I'm an old lady and I would fall over very easily' Bill and Sheila Nicholls have been told by Somerset council to fill the potholes on their road themselves. By Bill's counting, the tarmac is riddled with up to 21 potholes within a 50 yard stretch. https://t.co/wGBvOaIcj9
Pothole Britain: Wet weather brings more misery on country’s crumbling roads There are an estimated one million potholes blighting Britain's roads https://t.co/755BwTLZKl
County councillors are demanding more of a say over pothole repairs in their local areas ⬇️ https://t.co/Qf6MEjGZkr
'Unprecedented' number of potholes as figure to reach 105k https://t.co/inJUWhOGrs
Grandmother, 77, is lucky to be alive after falling into 5ft-long pothole as she said goodnight to a friend and whacking her head on the pavement https://t.co/MSaOPJ51HQ https://t.co/Cd8neWQH2g