Bicester's mayor pulled a pint to celebrate the relaunch of a village pub.

Lynn Pratt officially re-opened the Chequers pub, in Weston-on-the-Green, following a £300,000 refurbishment.

New managers Phil Dyson and his partner Nicki Rickard, welcomed Mrs Pratt and the chief executive of Fuller Smith and Turner brewery, Michael Turner, to pull a ceremonial pint to mark the occasion.

Mr Dyson said: "Nicki and I are really looking forward to showing it off to locals and visitors alike. We aim to make sure the Chequers is a pub that Weston-on-the-Green can be proud of."

Former landlady Sam Lloyd has taken over responsibility for the pub's food.

The pub dates back to about 1744.