pothole
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The BBC asked four road surfacing experts how long a pothole repair should last.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Highland Council also had the largest pothole bill of all councils, paying out almost £580,000 over the five-year period.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Out of 207 local authorities that hold the information, 147 provided information to the BBC about the number of pothole claims received in the last five years and the ones that were successful.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Although not all pothole claims are paid out, Marie McCallum, a mobile hairdresser from Macduff, told BBC Scotland she successfully claimed compensation from Aberdeenshire Council when her car hit a pothole in 2024.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
There was a bump when we landed, and I heard Mother cry out, but truthfully, it wasn’t any worse than going over a pothole in the car.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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