Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

Rhaenyra Targaryen's character (played by Emma D'Arcy) was inspired by the story of 12th Century Empress Matilda

A story about how the storyline of fantasy drama House of the Dragon was inspired by historical events at Oxford Castle was among our most read stories this week in Oxfordshire.

A variety of local issues were featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Oxford and South Today.

We have picked five of them to keep you up to date.

Penny farthing duo reach Paris after 230-mile ride

Matt Richardson and Bill Pollard reached the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday

Two men have completed a challenge to ride penny farthings from their hometown to the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Matt Richardson, who is recovering from cancer, and friend Bill Pollard, left Henley-on-Thames on 8 June riding a modern version of the Victorian bicycle.

The five-day trip, in memory of Mr Richardson's father who died from cancer, raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tolkien memorial unveiled at author's college

The bronze sculpture was created by JRR Tolkien's grand-nephew, Tim Tolkien

A memorial to The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien has been unveiled at the University of Oxford college where he used to teach.

The bronze sculpture, created by sculptor Tim Tolkien, the writer's grand-nephew, was revealed at Pembroke College.

Neil Gaiman, who served as master of ceremonies at the event, told the BBC that Tolkien was a "towering figure" who "singlehandedly created an entire genre of literature".

Stadium parking charges cancelled after complaints

Fans using the club shop have been fined despite leaving within a 20-minute grace period

A car park management company is cancelling charges it issued to football fans as a "gesture of goodwill".

Parkingeye was brought in to reduce over-stays and unwanted parking from people not using Oxford United's Kassam Stadium and leisure park.

The BBC heard from supporters who were sent Penalty Charge Notices despite the club initially informing them there would be a 20-minute grace period.

Teen referee speaks up on abuse in the game

Oscar has been a referee since September

A teenage football referee who was reduced to tears during a tournament says he will not be deterred by bullying.

Oscar, 14, faced verbal abuse ahead of a final at a girl's summer tournament from adults who had not agreed with some of his decisions during the semi-final.

Claire Finn, secretary of the Oxfordshire FA Girls' Football League, said she would request the presence of respect marshals at tournaments.

Oxford Castle's link to House of the Dragon

According to legend, Matilda wore white to sneak out of Oxford Castle

A historian has described how the inspiration for one of the main characters in fantasy drama House of the Dragon spent time living at Oxford Castle.

The HBO series - a prequel to Game of Thrones and based on George RR Martin's novel - depicts Rhaenyra Targaryen's battle for the Iron Throne, which is strikingly similar to Empress Matilda's attempts to claim the English throne in the 12th Century.

Historian Katherine Newman, an expert in medieval history and who works at Oxford Castle and Prison, said Matilda took refuge at the site during a civil war, known as the Anarchy.