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Wales OnlineNews report · Sep 16, 5:15 AM
Why there will be even more potholes on our roads this winter
Half of drivers now say potholes are their 'biggest worry'
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Why there will be even more potholes on our roads this winter
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As of September 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Half of drivers now say potholes are their 'biggest worry'.
The headline split The Guardian - Business frames it as "Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC". Wales Online frames it as "Why there will be even more potholes on our roads this winter".
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The Guardian - BusinessNews report · Sep 16, 4:00 AM
Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC
Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructure The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to...
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