Swallowfield3 days agoLorry-damaged bridge fully reopens after workWokingham Borough Council said it is now seeking to recover costs from insurers after the accident.3 days ago30 Sept 2026Lorry driver convicted after village bridge wreckedDaniel Gowers, 33, and of Dunedin Road, Havering, was convicted at Reading Magistrates' Court.30 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Road to close for lorry-damaged bridge repairsThe lorry was driven into the brick bridge in Swallowfield, Berkshire, on 11 February.21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026How to prepare yourself for when an emergency strikesBBC South speaks to experts and residents about how they would plan for a national emergency. 21 Sept 202620 Aug 2026Grass fire jumps over road to continue burningAbout three hectares (7.4 acres) were burned in the grass fire on Thursday.20 Aug 20266 Jul 2026Repairs to lorry-damaged bridge set to cost £60kWokingham Council owns the bridge and gave the expected cost in a freedom of information request.6 Jul 202627 Feb 2026Village bridge wrecked by lorry driver reopensOne side of the bridge in Church Road in Swallowfield was wrecked by the lorry driver.27 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Work under way to reopen bridge wrecked by lorryThe council says it intends to reopen the bridge once concrete blocks have been delivered.20 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Bridge wrecked by lorry to stay shut to vehiclesThe Swallowfield bridge was damaged on Wednesday and will remain closed to vehicles into next week.13 Feb 2026...
