WHILE flood waters had receded today in many parts of Leicestershire, the main A6 road to the north was still closed as Ministry of Transport officials investigated reports that the new Cavendish Bridge was in danger of collapsing.The bridge – built to replace one swept away in the 1947 floods – was closed last night after villagers reported that they had seen it swaying under the weight of water passing through.Ministry of Transport engineers used two nine-ton lorries, carrying...
