The council initially thought severe winter weather was to blame for the deterioration of the surface.

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An ancient Roman arch which still allows traffic through is suffering in the severe winter weather.

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Heathrow airport has tripled the number of snow clearance vehicles to tackle severe winter weather.

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Organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are confident the recent severe winter weather will not return to dampen the party.

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It was also used during 2001's foot and mouth crisis and for contingency planning when severe winter weather hit in 2010 and 2011.

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With many markets, such as aerospace, industrial gas turbine and commercial building remaining soft, and the residential construction market being hampered by severe winter weather, Alcoa says that it will strengthen its performance by developing innovative products that add value for its customers.

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"I am very aware that last winter's severe weather left a legacy of road potholes and that local highway authorities faced gritting pressures, " he added.

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Announcing the extra funds, which must be spent by April, Local Government Minister Carl Sergeant said he was aware last winter's severe weather had left a "legacy" of potholes.

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The committee's report, which pointed out that the winter was the third in a row with severe weather, said that better weather forecasting could help warn the country to be more prepared.

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