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'Best pub around' or 'bizarre'? Jeremy Clarkson's pub, according TripAdvisor reviews
Jeremy Clarkson's new pub, The Farmer's Dog, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews but predictably not everyone was happy. So what are the Trip Advisor reviews saying? Overall among 61 reviews, the pub at Asthall near Burford, gets
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Oxfordshire distillery wins gold for premium vodka
A gold medal has been awarded to an Oxfordshire based distillery for its first venture into the world of premium vodka. The medal was awarded to Sky Wave Distilling Company, based at Bicester Heritage, for its Sky Wave Triple Distilled Vodka.
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Rush hour traffic builds on Oxford bypass
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Community-owned pub should be ready to reopen by Christmas
New tenants have been found for a community-owned pub which closed earlier this year due to the cost of living crisis. The award-winning Red Lion in Northmoor is scheduled to have a 'soft' opening later this month and 'hopefully something a bit
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Man named and charged in connection with fatal M40 crash
A man has been named and charged in connection with a crash on the M40 that killed a woman in her 50s and seriously injured a man. The collision between a Peugeot Boxer van and a Hyundai Tucson happened at around 7.15pm last Saturday (September
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Update on hit and run crash in Oxfordshire market town
An investigation is ongoing into a hit and run crash in an Oxfordshire market town, police say. The hit and run incident happened at around 7.20 and 7.25pm on Wednesday, September 11 in Chipping Norton. A vehicle failed to stop for a minor
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Oxfordshire Ministry of Defence police officers awarded frontline commendations
Ministry of Defence police officers from Oxfordshire were recently awarded with frontline operations commendations. Bicester and Kineton officers were recognised with Frontline Operations Group Commendations. Ministry of Defence police deliver
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Homeless sex offender feels 'safer in prison', court hears
A homeless sexual offender ‘feels safer in prison’ than the streets of Oxford due to his previous convictions, a court has heard. Steven James, 29, was first convicted in 2017 and placed on the sex offenders register for attempting to cause of
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Protestors 'thrilled' after controversial concrete crusher plan is withdrawn
Controversial plans for a concrete crushing facility in Thame have been withdrawn following a 130-strong demonstration over the weekend. The scheme was for a concrete crushing facility at the top of Moorend Lane, off Tythrop Way. Protesters
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Tesco shopper selects charity to receive £5k donation
A programme offering adults with learning disabilities and autism the chance to take part in activities on farms and in green spaces in Oxfordshire has received a £5,000 donation. FarmAbility was chosen by a Tesco customer to receive the money
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Composers offered chance to create new piece for Oxford choir's upcoming concert
The City of Oxford Choir is seeking a composer to create a new piece for one of its upcoming concerts. The choir, a 35-voice a cappella chamber group which performs at least four times a year, is collaborating with the Oxford University Museum
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Career thief who targeted 'elderly and vulnerable people’ is jailed
A career thief who targeted ‘elderly and vulnerable people’ to be victims of his fraud and theft offending has been jailed. Kevin Nanton, 56, of Saunders Road, Oxford, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday (October) for 12 counts of thefts
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Brewery officials speak out after abysmal hygiene issue at country pub
The brewery behind a country pub in an Oxfordshire town centre has spoken after a shocking food hygiene rating. Fuller’s The Six Bells on High Street in Thame is a picturesque watering hole with a beautiful façade and is one of the town’s main
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Jeremy Clarkson responds to May and Hammond split U-turn calls
Jeremy Clarkson has responded to calls for a complete U-turn to unite James May and Richard Hammond once again. The trio went their separate ways professionally earlier this month with the culmination of Prime Video's The Grand Tour. Having
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Cyclist in 70s left with 'life-changing injuries' following crash
A cyclist in his 70s who was injured in a crash in Oxfordshire is believed to have 'life-changing injuries', police say. The collision between a white long-wheel based van and a cyclist occurred between 6am and 6.10am on Monday, September 16 on
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Road closed by police as onlookers spot ‘person on the ground’
Police closed a road in Oxfordshire as onlookers spotted a person “on the ground”. The incident occurred on Wootton Road in Abingdon at roughly 8.30am this morning (Thursday, October 3) close to the Aldi supermarket. Police cars and an ambulance
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Level crossing in town reopens after shut for two days
A level crossing in an Oxfordshire town has reopened after being shut for two days. London Road level crossing in Bicester was closed for nearly 48 hours due to a fault and residents reported there being disruptions. It closed on Tuesday,
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Oxford Heathrow bus service 'unable to operate' due to incident on motorway
An Oxford bus service was unable to operate this afternoon (October 3) from Heathrow due to an incident on a motorway. Oxford Bus Company had to suspend it's 1pm service from Heathrow Airport to Oxford due to an incident on the M25. At 12.41pm
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Royal Mail warning of another stamp price increase next week
Royal Mail has warned customers of a 30p increase in the price of a first class stamp from next week. The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p. First class stamp prices
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Three Oxfordshire venues ranked best in first-ever Michelin Guide to hotels
Three Oxfordshire venues have been ranked among the best in the UK by the Michelin Guide. The guide, which famously rates restaurants, has inspected accommodation around the world for the first time for its new hotel ‘key’ ratings. This week
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Oxford University loses out to Lincoln and Bath in new rankings
The University of Oxford has lost out to Lincoln and Bath in new rankings. In the places where students and residents feel the safest when walking alone at night, the city has finished ninth in the country. A study conducted by Get Licensed
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Conservation group slams major plans for new research building and car park
A conservation blogger has slammed plans for a new office building and replacement car park at Stansfeld Park. The Oxford Trust CEO Steve Burgess has submitted the application for the site in Quarry Road. Headington Heritage has criticised
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Church's major redevelopment plans delayed over 'legal agreement'
An Oxford church's major plans for a new building, 20 flats and a four-bed house have been delayed for several years over the terms of the legal agreement. Holy Family Church, in Blackbird Leys, first revealed plans to update their building in
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University upgrades completed in time for new academic year
As part of wider refurbishment works taking place at Oxford Brookes University’s Headington Campus, work has been completed to increase the number of teaching spaces available to staff and students and improve existing buildings. Completed over
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Celebrity studying at Oxford University shares update with city snaps
A celebrity studying at Oxford University has given an update on life in the city. Brooke Boney hosted Australia’s The Today Show for five years before announcing a shock departure and career change earlier this year. The presenter revealed
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8 Christian Dating Sites for Same-Faith Love in 2024
Christian dating is often overlooked in the dating world. While no site out there discriminates based on faith, there seems to be a limited number of faith-based dating sites that work to unite people under the love of God. Fortunately, in this
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Oxford United fan Michaela Strachan to take part in Dancing on Ice
Celebrity Oxford United supporter Michaela Strachan will take part in the new series of Dancing on Ice in 2025. The Springwatch presenter revealed the news during an exclusive chat on ITV’s Lorraine on Thursday morning. On the show, Michaela
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Brendan Gleeson remembers his 'poignant afternoon in Oxford' with Maggie Smith
Harry Potter costar Brendan Gleeson has paid tribute to Maggie Smith whilst sharing a 'poignant afternoon in Oxford' memory. Smith, who passed away last Friday, was educated at Oxford High School for Girls and later the Oxford Playhouse School.
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Oxford hit by wettest September in 250 years as travel still disrupted
University of Oxford researchers have recorded the wettest month in Oxford in 250 years at the Radcliffe Meteorological Station. Data from the station this week confirmed that September 2024 saw an extraordinary 193.3 mm of rainfall, making it
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John Mousinho reacts after Portsmouth thrashed 6-1 ahead of U’s clash
FORMER Oxford United skipper John Mousinho labelled his Portsmouth side’s 6-1 battering at the hands of Stoke City as the ‘worst performance’ under him. Mousinho left his hybrid player-coach role at United in January 2023 to take over at Fratton
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Met Office responds to next week's 1,800-mile Arctic snow blast reports
Met Office forecasters and BBC meteorologists have responded to claims UK weather maps will "turn blue" next week. According to some publishers, a 1,800-mile Arctic blast will bring snow and wintry weather to the country as October's miserable
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Warning to owners walking dogs near lakes, rivers and puddles over toxic threat
Dog owners are being warned to be wary around lakes and rivers due to potentially fatal toxic algae. Blue-green algae, a group of bacteria called cyanobacteria, often resembles foam and can be found at the edges of lakes and rivers. It can
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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars
A national rollout of 4D ‘spy’ cameras is catching British motorists off guard, with the majority of UK drivers (63%) totally unaware these exist, and a further half (51%) slamming the cameras as “an invasion of privacy”. However, a similar number
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Nursery worker's warning after 'horror' £8,000 surgery left her chest 'rotting'
A nursery worker is warning women only to get breast reductions done with the NHS after her £8,000 private op to reduce her size K boobs left her chest ‘rotting’. Paige Harvey went under the knife at a private clinic in a bid to rid herself of
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Reason revealed why police car raced to city supermarket
Police in Oxford have revealed why a patrol car raced to a supermarket store in the city. A Thames Valley Police car with its blue lights on was spotted outside the Coop shop on Iffley Road at around 2.35pm on Wednesday, October 2. The reason
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M&S apologises to customers as 'unsafe to eat' product recalled due to metal
Marks and Spencer is warning customers not to eat some of its soup as it may contain “small pieces of metal”. The affected soup is being recalled by the supermarket, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning. The soup
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New shuttle buses to serve city centre road, following weight limits on bridge
A new shuttle service will be provided for people affected by the re-routing of buses due to the weight restriction on Donnington Bridge Road in Oxford. Oxfordshire County Council will use its own minibus fleet to provide the off-peak shuttle service
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Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot
We are all being encouraged to check our change after a rare 20p coin sold for 390 times its face value this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means
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Rush hour delays across Oxford causing driver frustration
9:15am A34 delays ⚠️DELAYS We are experiencing congestion on the #A34 Southbound from #PeartreeRoundabout
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Flooding strikes AGAIN leaving road unusable with A34 diversion route
Floods have hit Oxfordshire again leaving a road unusable with a diversion route via the A34. The country was struck by severe flooding throughout last week after heavy rainfall occurred for continuous days. Buses and trains were cancelled
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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars
A national rollout of 4D ‘spy’ cameras is catching British motorists off guard, with the majority of UK drivers (63%) totally unaware these exist, and a further half (51%) slamming the cameras as “an invasion of privacy”. However, a similar number
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Man ‘racially abused’ at Oxfordshire supermarket
A man has been 'racially abused' in an Oxfordshire supermarket say police. The incident occurred in the Morrisons store on Villers Road in Bicester at around 4.20pm on Sunday, September 29. Thames Valley Police say the “racially aggravated”
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Banbury Canal Festival returning this weekend with live music, boats, and more
The Banbury Canal Festival is set to return this weekend with music, workshops, displays, and more. The event, hosted by Banbury Town Council, will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6. The canal way alongside Castle Quay will
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Council groups call on civic chiefs to oppose cuts to winter fuel payments
Two groups on Oxford City Council are urging civic chiefs to oppose the cuts to the winter fuel payment for pensioners. Labour ministers insist the measure is necessary in order to fill a “£22 billion black hole” in the public finances which they
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Sustainability in automotive industry explored at Didcot event
Sustainable practices in the automotive industry were explored at a recent Didcot event. The Ageas Sustainability Day, held at the AkzoNobel Automotive Training Centre, focused on the importance of collaboration and innovation in advancing sustainability
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Number of young people in Oxfordshire with diabetes rises by a third
The number of young people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire with type 2 diabetes has risen by a third since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show. The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists said the greatest
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Blenheim Palace makes three appointments to its estates team
Blenheim Palace has made three appointments to its estates team as it looks to reinforce its "commitment to the countryside, the environment, and carbon-negative land management". David Gasca, a former principal hydrologist at Atkins, has been
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Visually impaired music teacher says teaching SEND children a 'privilege'
It is "wonderful and a privilege" to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) boost their confidence through learning to play music, a visually impaired teacher has said. Ben Etherton, from Wheatley, was diagnosed with
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Map show best ways of exploring the Cotswolds without a car
A new map showing the best ways to explore the Cotswolds without a car has been created. The trail map, developed by the Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (OxCRP), highlights Moreton-in-Marsh Station as a focal point for car-free travel.
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Green Party urges civic chiefs to act over plan to reopen immigration centre
The Green Party is urging civic chiefs to put pressure on the government over its plans to re-open a controversial immigration centre near Oxford. Home secretary Yvette Cooper announced a few months ago that plans were going ahead for the reopening
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Market trader set to open first shop in Thame after 13 years in the town
A market trader who has been operating from Thame Charter Market for 13 years is set to open her first shop in the town. Nicola Parker has been running Little Shop of Cheese from her market stalls in Thame, Wendover, and Leighton Buzzard since
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Mike Hurst holds sold-out charity concerts in Henley
Musician and singer Mike Hurst held two sold-out charity concerts in Henley last month. The founding member of The Springfields hosted the concerts on September 7 and 8 at the Kenton Theatre, raising £23,590.29 for Parkinson's UK. The fundraiser
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Visually impaired teenager sings at national event with county youth choir
A visually impaired 17-year-old from Witney has performed at a national event with the Oxfordshire County Youth Choir. Millie Shaw, who is supported by Oxfordshire County Council’s music service, sang at the Music for Youth’s National Festival
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Woman arrested for being drunk at train station and assaulting police officer
A court hearing has been set for a woman accused of being drunk and disorderly at a train station. Roisin Fountain, of Granven Hill Road, Bicester, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on September 24 charged with two counts. The 33-year-old
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Shockwaves across Oxford after planners recommend withdrawal of local plan
Shockwaves have been felt across Oxford after planning inspectors recommended the withdrawal of the city's local plan. The Planning Inspectorate informed Oxford City Council last week and its leader Susan Brown said she was 'alarmed and extremely
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Police share advice on preventing vehicle theft
Thames Valley Police has shared advice with motorists on preventing vehicle theft after new figures revealed a 13 per cent drop in vehicle crime across the region. The force has outlined several measures to keep vehicles safe from thieves after
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Henley One Stop reopens after refurbishment
A One Stop store in Henley has reopened following a refurbishment at the end of September. The store in Greys Street closed on September 23 and opened its doors again on September 27, sporting a new look. A spokesperson for the store said:
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Oxford fraud conference to hear from Post Office scandal journalist
An award-winning journalist and broadcaster who played a key role in uncovering the Post Office Horizon scandal is set to speak at a fraud conference in Oxford. Nick Wallis will attend the Oxford City Council Counter Fraud and Investigation Service's
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One Stop in South Oxfordshire reopens with 'brand new look and feel'
A One Stop shop in South Oxfordshire has reopened following a refurbishment. The convenience store on High Street in Shrivenham closed on September 23 and reopened on September 27 with a "brand new look and feel". The store has a selection
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Britons ‘healthier than Americans’ but more likely to doubt health, study finds
British adults in their 30s and 40s are healthier than their counterparts in the US – but are more likely to think their health is poor, a study which includes the University of Oxford has suggested. The health of the US “acts as a warning” of
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SEND pupils to benefit from £90k investment in adaptive musical instruments
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Oxfordshire are set to benefit from a £90,000 investment in adaptive musical instruments. The funding, provided by Oxfordshire County Council, will introduce a variety of innovative
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Average Oxfordshire energy bill up to £1,717 as energy price cap hike kicks in
The average household energy bill in Oxfordshire rose to £1,717 a year on October 1 as the UK energy price cap was increased by 10 per cent. This is almost £500 more than it was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and it is
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£60k appeal launched to help Oxfordshire's most disadvantaged residents
An appeal has been launched to raise £60,000 to help Oxfordshire's most disadvantaged individuals afford basic essentials. Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) aims to boost its Living Essentials Fund to assist those struggling with housing,
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The 10 areas in Oxfordshire where ultrafast broadband is most available
Oxfordshire's 10 ultrafast broadband hotspots have been revealed by network provider Openreach. Witney tops the list of area's where the service is most available, with nearly 70 per cent of homes and businesses able to upgrade to full fibre broadband
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'Homeless' man dies after being found 'unresponsive' on city bench
The death of a ‘homeless’ man found unresponsive in Oxford City Centre has been ruled as ‘sudden and unexpected’ by a coroner. Andrew Burton-Page, 51, was found unresponsive and ‘slumped over’ on a bench in Cornmarket Street in the early hours
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Ruben Rodrigues on dealing without Cameron Brannagan and getting among the goals
RUBEN Rodrigues believes Oxford United have adjusted well so far without influential midfielder Cameron Brannagan. The latter has been United’s key player for much of his time at the club since joining in January 2018. He was forced off with
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Construction of £1.1m 'state-of-the-art' Oxford youth hub begins
The construction of a £1.1 million, "state-of-the-art" youth hub in Oxford has begun. The hub, based in Leys Pool and Leisure Centre in Blackbird Leys, aims to provide young people with new opportunities to improve their wellbeing, enjoy themselves
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Scales of Justice: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
The latest court cases in Oxford Magistrates' Court: - WAYNE AXTELL, 41, of Spinster Avenue, Yarnton, pleaded guilty to driving without third party insurance in Colegrove Down, Oxford, on April 17 this year. He was fined £166 and had six penalty
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Murder trial of man stabbed over watch theft delayed
A murder trial into the death of a man who was stabbed whilst trying to steal a designer watch has been delayed. Ryan Bryne, 24, of Hathaway Green Lane, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and George Stephens, 27, of no fixed abode, are on trial at Oxford Crown
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17th century pub remains on market for £650,000
A 17th-century pub in an Oxfordshire town with rooms remains on the market for £650,000. The Three Pigeons Inn on Southam Road which leads into Banbury town centre has been on the market for at least three months. The Grade II listed property