A NORTH Oxfordshire pub has been awarded a prize for its flowers by Wadworth brewery.

The Plough Inn in Bodicote, near Banbury, was handed the gong at Wadworth’s annual awards in Devizes, Wiltshire.

It was named best new entrant in the ‘pubs in bloom’ category, which was won by The Golden Lion in Winchester.

Wadworth chief executive Chris Welham said: “Winners have been chosen throughout our estate for their continued commitment to making their customers’ days and ensuring their pub is the very best in their area.”