In a statement on Saturday, a GB News spokesperson said Holmes, 66, “was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke”.

“He is currently responding well to treatment,” the spokesperson added.

“Eamonn has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better.

“His colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the people’s channel when he is ready to return.”

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— GB News (@GBNEWS) April 11, 2026

Eamonn Holmes is recovering from a stroke

The Northern Irish broadcaster presents GB News Breakfast with his co-host Ellie Costello.

Alex Armstrong will present in his absence this week, the broadcaster added.

Angelos Frangopoulos, chief executive of GB News, said: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”

Holmes presented on Sky News and ITV before he joined GB News in 2022 to host its breakfast show.

The TV presenter previously opened up about his health, sharing: “Well obviously I’ve been better.

“I’ve got this back and paralysis problem which has been with me now for three years.

“It’s terrible to come to terms with.

“The thing is, nobody seems to know what the problem is so I just stick with it and hopefully they’ll find a cure one day.”

GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos shared in a brief statement: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”

A stroke takes place when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain, according to the NHS.

The Farmer’s Dog, situated just outside Burford in West Oxfordshire, is the Oxford Mail’s Pub of the Week.

Long before the TV cameras rolled in, locals knew the spot as The Windmill, a restaurant, bar and wedding venue set in several acres with sublime sweeping views over the Cotswolds.

It traded as a refurbished barn‑style destination with a strong food offering and event space, drawing in diners from Witney, Burford and beyond.

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Jeremy Clarkson, Lisa Hogan and Kaleb Cooper in the Cotswolds pub. (Image: Prime Video)

When the business went up for sale, locals were left wondering what might come next for the place, given how many pubs have closed in recent years.

Enter Clarkson. The former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter revealed in 2024 that he had snapped up The Windmill for around £1,000,000 after a lengthy search for a pub of his own.

The site was reborn as The Farmer’s Dog and featured in the most recent series of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video, with fans turning up in their droves for opening day in August 2024.

Since then, Mr Clarkson has set about turning the Asthall pub into what he bills as a “proper British pub” with a twist.

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The tractor suspended from the roof. (Image: Newsquest)

The building has been renovated and expanded, with more catering space, outdoor seating and a striking marquee from The Grand Tour parked up in the grounds to act as an extension of the offer.

Inside, visitors will find a polished country‑chic interior, a busy bar and even the odd piano performance beneath a tractor suspended from the ceiling.

What really sets The Farmer’s Dog apart, though, is its fiercely local ethos, with Mr Clarkson insisting that the pub relies solely on produce made in Britain.

The pub avoids imported ingredients wherever possible, meaning that those in search of ketchup or cola will be left disappointed.

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A pint of Hawkstone at the bar in The Farmer’s Dog. (Image: Newsquest)

An outdoor kitchen, dubbed The Farmer’s Puppy, serves meaty street‑food style dishes to those who prefer something quick over the in-pub restaurant.

Hops & Chops, the on‑site butcher and Hawkstone shop, and a small Diddly Squat Farm Shop outpost both sit in the Grand Tour tent on the pub’s grounds alongside another bar.

No Clarkson venue would be complete without Hawkstone, the drinks brand he helped create using barley from Diddly Squat Farm.

Hawkstone lager and IPA, brewed at Hawkstone Brewery near Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, feature prominently on the bar, giving punters the chance to drink beer made with grain grown just up the road at his Chadlington farm.

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The tables inside the Cotswolds watering hole. (Image: Newsquest)

Ciders and other Hawkstone lines help reinforce the all‑British and farming theme, and today, The Farmer’s Dog is far more than a celebrity vanity project, which several anticipated.

TripAdvisor reviewers praise its fresh, locally sourced British cooking and friendly staff, even if some baulk at Cotswolds‑level prices.

With a restaurant, bar, outdoor tent, butcher, bottle shop and farm‑shop add‑on, it has become a full day out for Clarkson fans, food lovers and curious locals alike.

Gorgeous surrounding views, good drinks on tap and a beautiful stone watering hole with a huge garden make for a worthwhile trip, whatever the weather.

Roger Longshaw, a member of The Oxfordshire Golf Club in Thame, will attempt the feat on Friday, July 17, as part of the club’s Captain’s Charity Day.

Play will begin at around 4.30am and is expected to finish around 9.45pm.

Chris Webb, club captain, said: “Seeing what Dave, and my sister went through was awful and I’m determined to do what I can to help raise money to support others.

“Roger is extremely fit and he’s really looking forward to this challenge.

“He has taken part in endurance events like this before but has never sought donations so this is very much a one-off.”

The challenge involves covering around 65 miles and 4,500ft of elevation – equivalent to climbing Ben Nevis.

Mr Webb chose to support the MND Association in memory of his brother-in-law Dave, who died from the disease in 2022.

Luke Robson from the MND Association said: “In the time it takes Roger to complete his incredible challenge, six people in the UK will have been told they have MND, and in that moment, life changes forever.

“Thanks to the efforts of people like Roger, Chris and the players at The Oxfordshire Golf Club, we can help to fund more research which gets us closer to the development of potential new treatments for people with this devastating disease.

“We are so grateful for everything the team at the club is doing.”