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.

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.

Prezzo has rebranded to Prezzo Italian – Home of Italian Classics – and selected restaurants across the UK are undergoing stylish refurbishments.

The Thame restaurant in Butter Market is the 23rd renovation so far, and there are more planned for the rest of the year.

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Customers in Thame can enjoy the new design, comfortable seating, and Italian-inspired artwork, paired with a refreshed menu.

Prezzo Italian Thame (Image: Prezzo Italian Thame)

Diners can expect crunchy bruschettas, delicious pastas and indulgent desserts, with vegan and gluten-free options available for all to enjoy.

Panagiotis Tiligadas, general manager of Prezzo Italian Thame, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome diners back through the doors of our beautifully transformed restaurant.

“The transformation of the restaurant truly reflects our commitment to delivering authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming space.

“Our refreshed menu celebrates the classics that make Italian dining special, and with our 50 per cent off launch offer, now is the perfect time to visit.”

Inside Prezzo Italian (Image: Prezzo Italian)

To celebrate the reopening, a selection of specials will be available for a limited time only.

These include garlic and parmesan chicken strips, crispy chicken strips tossed in a garlic and parsley blend, finished with freshly grated Parmesan and served with a rocket salad and chilli jam.

Inside Prezzo Italian (Image: Prezzo Italian)

Also on the menu is pancetta, mushroom and truffle pizza, crispy pancetta, butter roast mushrooms, creamy mozzarella and truffle oil.

For dessert there is a forest berry cream cake.

From April 20, until May 3 all meals are 50 per cent off if customers download a voucher from the Prezzo Italian website and bring it along for their meal.