Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, has been forced to close its butcher's counter due to extreme temperatures during an unprecedented heatwave affecting the UK. The closure comes as hundreds of schools shut and red weather warnings are issued across the country.
Butcher's counter closed due to heat
The pub's social media account announced that the butcher's counter, named Chops, would be closed for the day and potentially for the remainder of the week. The statement explained: 'It turns out that when Britain reaches temperatures normally associated with southern Spain, certain things stop working properly. The combination of extreme heat, refrigeration units and a giant tent has proved challenging. We're working on solutions and will reopen as soon as it's sensible to do so.'
Despite the closure, the pub confirmed that its famous sausage rolls would still be available from the garden bars and pub bar.
Advice for dog owners
The statement also addressed dog owners, urging them to leave their pets at home. 'We love them. The clue is in the name. Normally they're always welcome. But with very little shade on site and temperatures nudging towards 35°C and beyond, today might be a good day for them to stay somewhere cool and comfortable instead.'
Clarkson's cancer remission
The news comes after Jeremy Clarkson revealed he is in remission from prostate cancer. In the final episodes of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime, it was disclosed that he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. The cancer was caught early, and he underwent surgery to remove part of his prostate.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, Clarkson said: 'It was an aggressive type of cancer. It could have spread, it could have gone into the pancreas, it could have gone anywhere, and that would have been trouble.' He urged others to get checked, stating: 'I have to say to everybody who's reading this, please, please, please go and get checked. It's not uncomfortable, it's not undignified. And it's a no-brainer.'
Clarkson declared himself 'the world's luckiest man' after a follow-up test two months ago showed no indication of cancer.
