Motorists warned over driving in Midlands city with four potholes every mile

A Midlands city has been named as a pothole hotspot, with four potholes for every mile on average.
Two Midlands areas made up the top nine list in total, compiled using data from.
Birmingham City Council ranked in eighth place, with a total of 6,675 open pothole reports.
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With an average of 2,500km (1,553 miles) of roads in Birmingham, that works out to four potholes for every mile of road.
Incredibly, the oldest pothole in the city dates to Saturday, April 21, 2007 - almost 18 years ago.
Coming in at number nine on the list was Warwickshire County Council, with a total of 5,606 open pothole reports.
The oldest one in the county dates back to Saturday, January 10, 2015.
Top of the list came Cheshire East Council, with a whopping 17,191 open pothole reports.
The analysis of the FixMyStreet.com data indicates that 69 councils each have over 1,000 potholes left unrepaired.
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Jake Lambert, of Tempcover, said: "We understand potholes are a growing concern for drivers, and it's frustrating to see some of these hazards lingering for years, only getting worse.
"If road conditions worsen, driving becomes more challenging, and the risk of tyre or suspension damage rises.
"Temporary car insurance can help by ensuring you're covered for unexpected bumps like potential repairs.
"Whether you're sharing a long drive or using a borrowed car, it can offer added security and greater peace of mind on the road."

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