Crime & Safety
Jeremy Clarkson reacts as bomber plane soars over Cotswolds pub
The 65-year-old purchased the watering hole in Asthall near Burford for around £1,000,000 a couple of years ago when it was still known as The Windmill.
Having performed major renovations, the pub opened its doors to the public in August 2024, renamed The Farmer’s Dog.
The pub, which serves Mr Clarkson’s alcohol brand Hawkstone on tap, featured in the most recent series of Clarkson’s Farm, which was released last year.
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I love it when they do that low level stuff
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) April 7, 2026
One customer at the pub has now shared a recent clip from the beer garden, which showed a large bomber plane flying overhead.
The patron said on social media site X: “The surreal feeling of being at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmers’ Dog, while nearby the RAF trains for a possible WW3…”
Mr Clarkson responded to the post and video, and said: “I love it when they do that low-level stuff.”
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A stock photo of a bomber pictured over Benson. (Image: Simon Gannon)
The former Top Gear and Grand Tour host’s watering hole is in close proximity to RAF Brize Norton as well as Oxford Airport.
He is expected to return to screens next month with the release of Clarkson’s Farm series five on Prime Video.
No official release date has been provided as of yet, but Mr Calrkson himself suggested it would be in May, like previous seasons.
A total of eight new episodes are expected to drop, with the focus again being on Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington as well as The Farmer’s Dog pub.
Crime & Safety
Crook imprisoned AGAIN for shoplifting at Oxfordshire Boots
Jamie Clark, aged 36, from Henley was arrested on April 7 and charged the following day.
On April 9 he appeared before High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to six shoplifting offences and two counts of criminal damage, committed between 28 March and 2 April at Boots on Bell Street, Henley.
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He was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment.
Police constable Sarah Puksis said: “This sentence sends a clear message – repeat shoplifting, particularly of high value goods, won’t be tolerated.
The Boots on Bell Street in Henley (Image: Google Maps)
“We work closely with retailers to identify offenders and take firm action.”
This is not the first time Mr Clark has been in trouble with the law, nor is it the first time he has stolen from the Henley Boots.
In 2025, he was sentenced to four months and two weeks in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of shoplifting at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on November 18.
Jamie Clark, aged 36 (Image: TVP)
On October 21 and 22 last year, Clark forced open a cabinet in Boots on Bell Street and stole high-value fragrances worth a total of £4,965.
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Clark was arrested on November 17, 2025, and charged the same day.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said on the latest incident: “We’re absolutely committed to tackling shoplifting and supporting local businesses.
“So please keep reporting incidents, save CCTV, and let us do the rest. Remember: the only thing you should be lifting in Boots… is your shopping basket.”
Crime & Safety
Harry Potter’s Miriam Margolyes ‘scared’ as death ‘close’
The 84-year-old actress admits in an upcoming film her feelings around her own mortality and her hopes of reaching 90.
Born and raised in Oxford, Ms Margolyes is perhaps most famous for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series and for her role as Mrs Mingott in Martin Scorsese’s 1993 film, The Age of Innocence, for which she won a BAFTA.
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The new documentary ‘Miriam Made Me Me’ is directed and produced by Simon Draper and edited by Gwyn Jones.
It will air at 9pm on Monday 13 April on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Initially intended to be a podcast series, Mr Draper ended up securing so much footage that he was able to create this film.
Queen Camilla speaking to Miriam Margolyes. (Image: Chris Jackson / PA)
Speaking to Televisual, he said: “The result is an unfiltered portrait of an often controversial actress and her transformative effects on others; especially me.”
In the film, according to the Daily Mirror, Ms Margolyes shows her life including performing on stage and meeting the King and Queen.
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In addition, she reveals her thoughts on death, which she admits “feels extremely close”.
She said: “Death feels round the corner, behind the bush just up the road. I am scared of it, and I think I probably always will be, and I’m cross about death.”
In addition, she admits that she hopes to reach 90 and go without loss of pain or dignity.
Ms Margolyes has in the past spoken about the health problems that come with aging including that she cannot walk well.
She told Original Cin that as she was marketing recent film Holy Days.
Crime & Safety
I’m A Celeb’s Sinitta slams Gemma Collins’ acting career
Collins, 45, who has been struggling with life in the jungle, was confronted by pop star Sinitta.
It came after the campmates merged again after previously being split into two camps.
The singer questioned Gemma’s career and talent, referring to the TV personality as a “comedian”.
Tension rises in camp as Sinitta questions Gemma Collins’ career
In her original series, Collins quit after three days because she struggled with the environment in Australia, but she has called her appearance on the South African version of the TV show a “redemption”.
Sinitta asked the reality TV star about the musical Chicago, which Collins had been due to feature in as Matron “Mama” Morton in 2022, but had to withdraw from the production due to a “terrible injury”.
The singer, who has also featured in Chicago on stage, told Collins she thought the casting was a “joke announcement”.
Collins replied: “It’s not a joke, Sinitta, I auditioned for it fair and square.
“Did all the training and everything, had a voice coach.”
Sinitta explains: “I think you had just presented something, some awards, and fallen off the stage – it was like you were more of a comedian.”
Comparing her to US socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, Sinitta adds: “Very camp, very glamorous.
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“You don’t really do anything, but you make a great entrance and make everybody laugh.
“I didn’t know you could actually sing, dance and all that jazz.”
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt and comedian Seann Walsh look shocked as they listened to the tense discussion.
Gemma defended herself, saying: “I don’t think you’d get cast as Mama Morton in Chicago if you didn’t pass the audition.”
Speaking to the camera in a segment where she’s alone, Gemma said: “I’m not a joke, darling.
“I am not a joke.
“I have done everything in my life on my own.
“So I was just taken aback, but it was just a bit weird.”
Fans seemed to enjoy the drama with one sharing on X: “Sinitta Just digging herself further into this hole with what shes said to Gemma Collins
“#ImACeleb #ImACelebSouthAfrica”, adding a GIF of a man inside a big hole digging to make it bigger.
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Another fan suggested: “I think Sinitta feels a bit threatened by the possibility of loss of screen time since Gemma Collins joined main camp! #ImACeleb”.
Someone else said they thought Sinitta was “harsh”: “Sinitta Malone was a bit Harsh tonight.
“I mean, I Had to Google her Last Name.
“So Gemma Collins is more well-known than her.”
How to watch I’m A Celebrity… South Africa
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa is on at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
You can watch new episodes of the ITV show on weeknights.
Are you watching the new series? Let us know your favourite campmate in the comments below.
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