Streatley is a place that has not changed much over the last century. Its population is still around 1,000 and its High Street also retains a similar look as it did 100 years ago.

A lorry hits a house and becomes wedged in a narrow village road as the driver tries to take a sharp turn.

The stunning village of Streatley is located on the outskirts of Berkshire on the banks of the River Thames. It is directly across the river from the Oxfordshire village of Goring-on-Thames.

And, of course, Large Double River View rooms which start at £140, right up to the River Suites with balconies, which start at £160. All rooms include a fridge stocked with chilled water and ...

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The Swan Diplomat Hotel, Streatley, Berkshire RG8 9HR (01491 878 800), has 46 rooms. Paddy Burt paid £119 for bed and breakfast for two; £63.85 for dinner, £12 for wine, ...

But for those whose ears have perked up - there’s a strange catch to this pretty village. Situated in Berkshire, northwest of Reading, Streatley seems like the ideal destination for a permanent ...

The £7,000 orientation plaque has been installed at Goring & Streatley Station to highlight accessible routes for people to enjoy the country in the Thames Valley.

More on this and other Berkshire stories ... but the A329 Streatley crossroads and B4009 Streatley Hill remain closed while the chimney stack is made safe. Image source, @TVPRP.

A passerby said they could "not believe their eyes" as the lorry attempted the bend into the tiny road near the crossroads on the High Street of Streatley, Berkshire.

More on this and other Berkshire stories ... but the A329 Streatley crossroads and B4009 Streatley Hill remain closed while the chimney stack is made safe. Image source, @TVPRP.