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Jeremy Clarkson force to CLOSE Cotswolds pub venue amid warning
The Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat covering the county yesterday (Monday, June 22)
A red warning is the highest level of alert and means exceptionally hot and humid weather is expected.
This brings with it a risk of serious illness or death, and significant disruption to travel, energy supplies and day-to-day routines.
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A update from The Farmer’s Dog
“It turns out that when Britain reaches temperatures normally associated with southern Spain, certain things stop working properly.
As a result, Chops (our butcher’s counter) will be closed today and potentially for the remainder of the week. The… pic.twitter.com/FOFczZQCtB— The Farmer’s Dog (@FamersDog) June 23, 2026
Forecasters say the heatwave affecting Oxfordshire will continue through the middle of this week, with the actual red warning set for Wednesday (June 24) and Thursday (June 25).
This severe heat has now had an effect on Mr Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog, which he bought for around £1,000,000 and opened in the summer of 2024.
The watering hole in Asthall near Burford has the former tent from The Grand Tour on its grounds, housing a pop-up farm shop among other amenities within.
One of these is a butcher’s, called Chops, which has now been forced to close throughout this week due to the weather, as made official by an announcement today (Tuesday, June 23).
A statement from The Farmer’s Dog on X said: “It turns out that when Britain reaches temperatures normally associated with southern Spain, certain things stop working properly.
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“As a result, Chops (our butcher’s counter) will be closed today and potentially for the remainder of the week.
“The combination of extreme heat, refrigeration units and a giant tent has proved challenging. We’re working on solutions and will reopen as soon as it’s sensible to do so.
“Don’t worry, our famous sausage rolls will still be available from the garden bars and pub bar.
“Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Hops will remain open, although you may notice we’ve moved a few tills around to make life slightly more bearable for our team.
“And finally, a word on dogs. We love them. The clue is in the name. Normally, they’re always welcome.
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“But with very little shade on site and temperatures nudging towards 35°C and beyond, today might be a good day for them to stay somewhere cool and comfortable instead. Thank you for your understanding.”
The Farmer’s Dog describes itself as a celebration of British farming, with a strong focus on food and drink sourced from within the UK.
On the wider site there is also The Grand Tour tent, which features an outdoor kitchen and space for events linked to Mr Clarkson’s TV work.
Visitors will also find both Diddly Squat Farm Shop and Hawkstone merchandise on sale, reinforcing the connection to his Oxfordshire farm.
Since opening to the public in August 2024, the pub has quickly become a Cotswolds destination for fans of the show and tourists visiting the area.
The former Manchester United and England footballer and his Spice Girl wife have lived in Oxfordshire for around a decade.
The couple, who have a Cotswolds mansion in Great Tew near Chipping Norton, have been embroiled in a public family feud for some time now.
In January, this came to a head as their eldest son, Brooklyn, made explosive allegations in a lengthy Instagram post.
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He claimed that his mother “hijacked” his first dance with his wife, Nicola Peltz, and danced “inappropriately on me” in front of their guests, adding that he had never felt more “uncomfortable or humiliated” in his life.
And he also alleged that his wife had been “disrespected” by his family and was not invited to his father’s 50th birthday party.
Now, Brooklyn is said to be “fuming” after his celebrity parents have issued public messages to him and his siblings to mark Father’s Day on Sunday (June 21).
An insider told The Sun: “He’s fuming about it. He’s asked them to leave him alone, and they just keep posting him.
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“It just brings the whole thing up all over again. He wishes they’d leave it and leave him alone.”
Sir David had posted a photograph of his children on Instagram and said: “Being a dad is my most important job… I love you all and thank you, Mummy Victoria, for giving me our beautiful family.
“Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads around the world.”
Lady Victoria also shared a tribute on her own page as she wrote: “David, you truly are the best daddy.
“Your greatest achievement has always been our beautiful children, and we love you so much. Happy Father’s Day.”
Households in the OX29 area are running without water this morning (Tuesday, June 23).
Thames Water said it is working to help get water back running through taps.
A spokesman said: “We’re sorry if your tap water isn’t running at the moment. We’re aware of an issue affecting customers in Witney, OX29 area.
“Our specialist team is on site at Poffley End to restore the flow of your water supply. We’re currently working to isolate this burst pipe and will be able to begin repairs shortly after.
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“We know how disruptive it is if you lose your water supply, so we’ll work hard to get things back to normal as soon as we can.
“If you or someone you know needs a little extra support, our free Priority Services Register can help us to understand your situation so we can take it into account as best we can.”
West Oxfordshire District Council said it is aware of the water supply issues and echoed what Thames Water said.
A spokesman added: “With hot weather continuing across the district, please check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives, particularly if they are without water.”
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