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Oxfordshire: Greene King pub set to close this weekend

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The Bystander pub in Wootton, which is Greene King run, is inviting guests for a farewell party on their last day of trade this Saturday.

The event promises live music from six-piece contemporary folk band The Publicans from 9pm.

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Hickory’s Smokehouse (Image: Hickory’s Smokehouse)

A Greene King spokesperson said: “We can confirm that the Bystander in Wootton, near Abingdon, is due to close its doors on April 26 before reopening as a Hickory’s Smokehouse later this year.

“We have notified the team of this exciting new chapter for the venue, which is set to create a significant number of job opportunities in the local area.

“We are grateful to the local community for their support over the years and look forward to welcoming them to experience all Hickory’s has to offer soon.”

The pub will become Oxfordshire’s first branch of Hickory’s Smokehouse, a Southern-style BBQ restaurant.

Food at Hickory’s Smokehouse (Image: Hickory’s Smokehouse)

The new business is expected to create 100 new jobs.

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Hickory’s managing director John Welsh said: “We are so excited to be heading to Abingdon, it’s an area that’s been on our Wishlist for a while now, and we’re over the moon to finally be planning our first smokehouse in the town.”

Greene King recently announced that 300 of the companies’ pubs are ‘under review’, with 150 across the country at risk of immediate closure or potentially being sold.

The Telegraph estimated that 1,103 pubs closed, with new research estimating that 429 pubs have closed so far in 426.





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Oxford – 3 to stand trial after ‘attack’ on New Year’s Day

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Orgito Shahini, of Cardwell Crescent, Headington, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, April 23.

The 19-year-old is charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent on New Year’s Day outside Cafe Baba and Bodrum in Cowley Road.

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The alleged victim was named as Wesley Rangel Da Silva.

Shahini, who was assisted during the hearing by an Albanian translator, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He will stand trial on July 6 with co-defendants Arber Sparta, 22, of Cowley Road, Oxford, and Arger Poleshi, 20, of HMP Bullingdon, who are charged with the same offence.

The co-defendants are in custody.

Shahini was released on conditional bail to not contact the alleged victim and he must not go to Cowley Road.

He was also ordered to report to St Aldate’s Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.





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Victoria Beckham’s non-negotiable rule for 14-year-old daughter

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The former Spice Girl divides her time between London and a luxury countryside estate near Great Tew in north Oxfordshire, where she owns a Grade II‑listed converted farmhouse.

Married to former England and Manchester United footballer Sir David Beckham, the couple tied the knot in 1999 after meeting at the height of her Spice Girls fame.

Together they have four children, including eldest Brooklyn as well as Romeo and Cruz, with the youngest child being their daughter, Harper.

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The Beckhams have turned their Oxfordshire base into a full family retreat, complete with a football pitch, treehouse, extensive kitchen garden and even an outdoor sauna, and are understood to spend much of their downtime there between work commitments.

Now, during a recent appearance at the Time100 Summit this week, Lady Beckham talked about her daughter, Harper.

Hello magazine reports that during the discussion with host Lucy Feldman, the 52-year-old revealed one “non-negotiable strict rule” for the youngest Beckham.

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“Harper has been sitting on my back through product development meetings since she was a baby,” she said.

“She is as much obsessed with product as I am. She loves fashion, she loves beauty.”

“I’m pretty sure she would love to get her hands on those Spice Girls costumes. Not the PVC catsuit just yet, she’s 14. So, we’re going to wait for that!”

Hello reports that the outfit will be in safe hands until then, as Ms Feldman offered to “borrow it in the meantime”.





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Woman dies after serious crash as Cotswolds woman arrested

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The crash happened between a silver Honda Jazz and a red Mini Cooper just before 7pm on Tuesday, April 8.

At the time, the female passenger in the Mini Cooper, whose age has not been disclosed, was taken to hospital for treatment, but later died in hospital on Monday, April 13, police said on Thursday afternoon.

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“Her family are being supported by specially trained officers,” Thames Valley Police’s spokesman said.

A woman in her 20s from Chipping Norton has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence. She has been released on police bail.

The Mini Cooper was also carrying a 59-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male rear-seat passenger, both of whom suffered minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital.

The crash happened at the junction of Rye Hill and Tadmarton Road in Wigginton Heath, between Chipping Norton and Banbury.

Emergency services, including South Central Ambulance Service and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.

The road was initially closed to enable emergency treatment and recovery, and officers later re-attended on April 15 to carry out further specialist investigative work.

The road was closed for several hours during this time.

Investigating officer detective constable Melissa Wells, of Thames Valley Police’s serious collision investigation unit, urged witnesses to get in touch to help with the investigation.

She said: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life. Our thoughts remain with her family at this incredibly difficult time.

“We are continuing to carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the collision, and we are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to it, to please come forward.”

Anybody who witnessed the collision or who was driving in the area at around 6.50pm on April 8 and may have dash-cam footage is urged to contact Thames Valley Police either by reporting online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43260170542.





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