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Number of compensation claims for pothole damage soars 90% in three years as more than 53k apply in 12 months

POTHOLE compensation claims to councils have soared by 90 per cent in three years, figures show. A total of 53,015 were submitted to 177 local authorities last year, compared with 27,731 claims in 2021, the RAC found. Of the councils which provided data, the largest increase was in Derbyshire where claims by drivers for damage...

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World No86 Justin Hood, 32, plans to open CHINESE if he wins £1m Ally Pally prize and claims being ‘a bit thick’ helps

MINI MAN Justin Hood jokes that “being a bit thick” is helping him on his Ally Pally adventure as he targets a £1million banquet. Yet the world No86 fears his Chinese restaurant dream could end in ruins – because he eats too much of the delicious Asian food. Rookie Hood, 32, is living the dream...

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Cons freed from prison before Christmas not being tagged until New Year because of delays leaving them free to roam

LAGS let out of prison before Christmas are unlikely to be tagged until the New Year, probation officers fear. Prisoners are supposed to be fitted with the tracking devices within two days of being released. But some will be unmonitored and free to roam the streets until January because of delays in fitting them, staff...

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Iconic 1980s show ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ star Melanie Watson dies aged 57 after suffering health issues in hospital

ACTRESS Melanie Watson died on Friday in Colorado Springs. Best known for her role on the 80s TV show "Diff'rent Strokes", she died aged 57. The Diff'rent Strokes actress had been in the hospital where she quickly deteriorated, TMZ reported. Now known professionally as Melanie Bernhardt, the child star was the founder and executive director...

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