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Britain’s ‘most repulsive road’ exposed amid sea of roadside rubbish

Campaigners brand stretch of A38 in Willington Britain’s ‘most repulsive road’ amid litter blight
  • A section of the A38 in Willington has been labelled Britain's "most repulsive road" due to extensive litter covering its verges.
  • Campaign group Clean Up Britain highlighted the issue, stating the stretch has become a dumping ground for rubbish thrown by motorists.
  • National Highways claims the clean-up is the responsibility of South Derbyshire District Council.
  • Conversely, South Derbyshire District Council insists that National Highways is responsible for the road's maintenance.
  • Both organisations are currently in discussions to resolve the issue and plan to collaborate on anti-littering campaigns.
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