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Upper Coquetdale Residents Demand Better Repairs for Deteriorating Road

4/10/2026

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The Byatt family of Upper Coquetdale, Northumberland, report feeling cut off as their road deteriorates, hindering deliveries and visits.
Harry Byatt criticizes the temporary repairs, saying they worsen over time.
Sam Wood, a local resident, calls the road almost undriveable despite some recent repairs.
Northumberland County Council acknowledged the problem and is seeking funding for improvements, noting over £21 million has been invested in local roads since 2015.

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The Byatt family of Upper Coquetdale, Northumberland, report feeling cut off as their road deteriorates, hindering deliveries and visits.
Harry Byatt criticizes the temporary repairs, saying they worsen over time.
Sam Wood, a local resident, calls the road almost undriveable despite some recent repairs.
Northumberland County Council acknowledged the problem and is seeking funding for improvements, noting over £21 million has been invested in local roads since 2015.