What is behind the spike in pothole related call-outs? BBCSurely potholes were never this bad before? | Adrian Chiles The GuardianPothole pain persists: Vehicle breakdowns where poor roads were to blame rose 15% last year RAC Media CentreProtest record ‘Pothole Rock’ released to highlight Devon’s 3,000 road defects RayoPothole-related breakdowns up 15% in 2025, RAC finds Business Motoring