Pothole Crisis Deepens as Weather and Heavy Traffic Leave UK Roads Crumbling
Councils are trying to take action in providing more long-term solutions to the UK's growing pothole crisis, as incident figures rise to over 600,000 per year.
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English council finances in need of swift reform, spending watchdog warns
An increasing number of local authorities require emergency funds or have declared themselves bankrupt. The National Audit Office says increasing costs of local services require long-term solutions across government.
Swing death: London council fined £330,000
The fine followed an inquiry into the death of a five-year old girl after a swing set collapsed on her