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swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Edward Burnett
2 1/1 Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have made a shock return to the BBC with Top Gear. The trio worked on the BBC motoring show as well as Prime Video's The Grand Tour for over two decades together. Presenting both shows ensured their immortality in pop culture with a final special released last year featuring a trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The Bat and Ball in Cuddesdon. (Image: Newsquest) Oxfordshire's high volume of pubs is certainly one of the county's best features as no matter where you find yourself, it'll often be close to a cosy inn. If you happen to be journeying through or stopping in the picturesque village of Cuddesdon near Oxford, there is one spot that cannot be missed. The Bat and Ball on High Street reopened in February as the latest venture from Ben Moss’s Montgomery Group.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
Amy Macdonald and Jeremy Clarkson have spoken on X about the Cotswolds pub. (Image: Prime Video / Archive) Jeremy Clarkson has invited Scottish singer Amy Macdonald to perform at his Oxfordshire pub. The TV celebrity is well-known for presenting motoring shows such as BBC's Top Gear and Prime Video's The Grand Tour alongside James May and Richard Hammond.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
Rose Chalalai Singh will be at the Double Red Duke in the Cotswolds next month. (Image: Double Red Duke) A cosy Cotswolds restaurant and hotel is set to welcome a renowned Parisian chef this summer. The Double Red Duke is a 17th-century coaching inn which combines a boutique hotel and restaurant in Clanfield, which is about three miles from Carterton in West Oxfordshire.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
Claire and her daughter were stunned to see Ed Sheeran in their pub last year. (Image: Claire Wakefield) It has been a year since Ed Sheeran made a surprise visit to an Oxfordshire pub and "downed shots" with the landlady. Claire Wakefield was in charge of the Old Bell in Henley when she welcomed in the global superstar.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
2 1/1 Jeremy Clarkson has introduced a new star in the upcoming fourth series of Clarkson's Farm. The former host of BBC's Top Gear and Prime Video's The Grand Tour is returning to our screens again this month. After three hugely successful seasons of Clarkson's Farm, the show is back with series four on Friday, May 23. The Prime Video documentary follows Mr Clarkson getting to grips with farming at Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The Victoria Arms at Old Marston is a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike. (Image: The Victoria Arms) An Oxfordshire country pub's beer garden with stunning views has been named among the best in the UK. The Victoria Arms on Mill Lane in Old Marston, Oxford, is situated on the banks of the Cherwell, offering punters a glorious backdrop to a pint. Dating back to the 17th century as the ferryman’s cottage, the watering hole once hosted Oliver Cromwell.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
The Beckhams with Nicola Peltz at Christmas in 2024. (Image: Victoria Beckham / Instagram) The Beckhams have been "torn apart" with the rift "beyond repair", according to national reports. Former Manchester United footballer David and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham have resided in the Cotswolds since 2016. The ex-England international and his family have settled into country life well with the house heavily featured in their Netflix documentary.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
Estelle Manor is opening a new spot in London. (Image: Estelle Manor) A boutique Cotswolds hotel nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside is set to open a new London spot later this year. Estelle Manor is located near North Leigh in west Oxfordshire and its original house dates back to the 1770s, covering a whopping 60 acres in total. It has become a favourite for celebrity visits with many stars making the trip to Oxfordshire to stay inside the historic building.
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oxfordmail.co.uk | Edward Burnett
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