The Perch & Pike in South Stoke and the Chequers, Berrick Salome have reopened.

The Red Lion, Peppard, has successfully acquired planning permission for an extension, mainly to the kitchen.

The planning application to convert the Crown, Stadhampton, largely to a dwelling has been withdrawn and the pub is back on the market.

The Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys has closed due to heavy losses.

The Coachmakers Arms, Wallingford has been abandoned by the Henley Pub Co and taken on by Gary Flux (It is still owned by Brakspear).

The Royal, Wallingford re-opened on Friday 16th January. It will be run by Lynn, previously of the Coachmakers prior to its takeover by Henley Pub Co. The intention is for the pub to be open 7 days a week and with Rebellion cask ales available.

Phantom Brewery has collapsed, apparently £2M in debt. Consequently, Echoes in Henley has closed too.

The SOX Brewery Taproom in Ipsden is closing on Friday 23rd January. It is not yet known where it will be moving to.

The tenants of the Six Bells, Warborough are working out a six-months’ notice with Brakspear.

B-MAN Brewery is opening a taproom in Salter’s Boatyard near Donnington Bridge, Oxford.

The Old Post Office, Wallingford freehold is on sale for £1.25M.

Landlord changes have taken place at the Miller of Mansfield, Goring and the Station Garden, Didcot.

We understand that the Home Sweet Home, in Roke may have closed once again. Hopefully this is another short-term spell.