The Bull in Charlbury was named National Pub & Bar of the Year 2025, effectively crowning it the UK’s best pub at last year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.

Judges praised the seventeenth‑century Cotswold inn for its “stripped‑back design”, “exceptional food” and “flawless service”.

The cosy town inn also features in the Michelin Guide and on the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.

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The new shop in Charlbury. (Image: Newsquest)

Since reopening under new ownership in 2023, The Bull has developed a reputation as a celebrity hangout, with visits from stars living locally.

These have included Sir David Beckham, Jeremy Clarkson, and Ellen DeGeneres, among others.

Now, The Bull has revealed plans to expand its operations with a brand new provisions and deli shop coming later this year.

The new spot will be opening at Old Bank House on Market Street in Charlbury, just across the road from the award-winning watering hole.

Currently, the storefront is a matte grey, but a message printed on the door has given town locals and tourists a taste of what to expect.

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The message on the shopfront. (Image: Newsquest)

The statement said: “We are thrilled to share that Old Bank House will be opening as a food and provisions shop, stocking local produce from farmers, growers and producers, alongside heat-at-home options from our kitchens.

“We would love your help in shaping what we stock.

“If there is something you currently have to leave town to buy, or something you would love to see on our shelves, please do drop us a line at: shop@thebullcharlbury.com

“We look forward to welcoming you later this year.

“P.S. Charlbury’s Deli and Café, a community-run enterprise, has now moved into the Corner House building opposite.”

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond started the show around a decade ago with producer Andy Wilman.

Having been a presenting team for 22 years, thanks to their work on BBC’s Top Gear too, the three stars called time on their adventures in 2024 with one last trip.

Venturing over to Zimbabwe and Botswana, the final Grand Tour, entitled One For The Road, marked the end of the trio professionally.

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Despite the show coming to a close, Prime Video announced earlier this year that there would be four new retrospective specials.

These would feature new commentary from James May and Richard Hammond and show clips from the show.

The first of these, The Not Very Grand Tour, was released on the streaming platform back in April of last year.

Now, the next in the series has been released, this time reuniting the trio with the reintroduction of Mr Clarkson.

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As advertised with a clip across Prime Video’s social media pages, the iconic trio has returned with a new episode.

This new caper, entitled The Grand-ish Tour: A Trip Down Memory Lane, was released today (Friday, May 1).

The synopsis of the new episode reads: “Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May return with a look back at some of their fastest and funniest moments from The Grand Tour.

“In this episode, they celebrate epic driving moments in California, Morocco, Colorado and Scandinavia, wince at the misery brought on by water and mud, remind Jeremy of his mechanical incompetence, and enjoy an excellent montage of each other falling over.”

It’s the first year of the new festival at the Woodstock stately home after the Nocturne series came to an end.

Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter Mimi Webb is set to join global pop royalty Katy Perry as special guest on Wednesday, July 1.

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She first gained attention with her 2021 debut EP Seven Shades of Heartbreak.

Mimi Webb (Image: Blenheim Palace Festival)

Then her debut album Amelia, released in 2023, achieved a Top 5 debut in the UK Albums Chart and was followed by a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Continuing to make waves with over one billion streams worldwide, she has also supported the likes of The Jonas Brothers, Tate McRae and Benson Boone across the globe.

The Great Court at Blenheim Palace (Image: Oxford Mail)

Blenheim Palace Festival will see some of the world’s biggest artists take to the stage for a one-of-a-kind experience next summer.

The five-day festival takes place in June and July 2026 at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Tickets are on sale now via www.blenheimpalacefestival.com.

With headline slots from American pop royalty Katy Perry, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, who will be joined by breakout singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith as a special guest, and dance music icon Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, plus two more world-class headliners yet to be revealed, the festival is planning an unforgettable first year.

The festival runs from Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, July 4.

It will end with a performance from popular Canadian singer Michael Buble.

Mimi Webb is also expected to perform at the Big Feastival in Kingham, on Saturday, August 29.