Madeleine Evans

London, Oxford

Reporter at Oxford Mail

Articles

Tap water restored in Oxfordshire town after burst pipe cut off supply

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

Witney was left without water for hours yesterday (Tuesday, June 23) evening after a pipe burst in Ducklington Lane. The issue began at about 5.30pm, and households in Thorney Leys, Burwell Drive, Moorland Road, Corn Street and others reported no water or low pressure. READ MORE: 'Dangerous' Wantage rapist jailed for more than a decade The leak was quickly repaired by Thames Water workers in the same evening.
Didcot pub to shut for summer as new management takes over

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

The Royal Oak in Park Road is a popular spot with locals for its sports offering, games, reasonably priced pub classics and extensive drinks menu. But regulars will be disappointed for the rest of the summer while the pub is temporarily closed for refurbishment. READ MORE: Wetherspoon issues apology to 'humiliated' Oxford pensioner A statement from the owners said: "Exciting changes are on the way. The pub is getting a fresh new look and welcoming new management.
The most expensive street in this town averages £770K sales

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

Based on the price of houses sold across Banbury in the last five years, Robinswood, Bloxham Road and Lansdown Close have some of the most expensive properties in the area. At the other end of the scale, some of the cheapest residential streets to buy a house are Spencer court, Hightown Road and Marshall Road.
Oxford restaurant's Glastonbury pitch saved by local business after theft

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

5 1/1 An Oxford restaurant's food stall at Glastonbury Festival was saved by a local business which replaced vital stolen equipment. Taste Tibet, Oxford's "legendary" Tibetan restaurant in Magdalen Road and itinerant food stall, faced the prospect of skipping its appearance at the Somerset festival this year after a heartless theft.
'Best place to eat near Oxford station' named in Good Food Guide

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

3 1/1 A popular Ethiopian restaurant has been named the best place to eat near Oxford's train station by a well-known national food review website. The Good Food Guide has named Lula's Ethiopian Restaurant in Frideswide Square as the best place to eat near Oxford train station, in its definitive guide to eateries for rail travellers in Britain.
Statement from Greene King on Cotswolds town pub emergency incident

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

3 1/1 Greene King has issued a statement after a fire in a Cotswolds town pub yesterday afternoon. The Mermaid Inn in Burford High Street suffered a chimney fire yesterday afternoon, Monday, June 23, with a dramatic emergency response. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze at the 18th century classic pub, closing the A361 High Street road between Witney Street and Priory Lane for several hours to stop the fire from spreading.
Nocturne Live concerts will not be at Blenheim Palace again

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

Nocturne Live has been hosted at the Woodstock country home's Great Court for the past 10 years, welcoming legendary artists like Lionel Richie, Kylie, Nile Rogers and, back this year, Gary Barlow to the stage. However, as it concluded the phenomenal show this year, Nocturne Live announced that it would not be returning to the grounds of the palace in 2026.
Arrests after protesters clash with police as Palestine Action proscribed

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

9 1/1 Police made 13 arrests after a clash between protesters and officers at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action as the government confirmed it will ban the group. It comes after members of the group vandalised two planes inside RAF Brize Norton in Carterton on Friday. Six people were arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and two on suspicion of obstructing a constable in the execution of their duty, the Metropolitan Police said.
In pictures: Summer arts festival in Oxfordshire opens with artist display

4 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

11 1/1 A summer arts festival in Oxfordshire launched with music and an art fair to mark the opening of another month-long celebration of culture. Wantage Summer Arts Festival kicked off on Sunday, June 22, with a showcase of local artwork and musical acts. The festival will last until July 7 this year, with an extensive line up of musical, cultural, and artistic displays and activities to get involved with.
Oxfordshire town without water amid reports of burst water main

5 days ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Madeleine Evans

Witney households were left without water today, Monday, June 23, as residents spotted a flooded field and what appeared to pipes leaking in the area. An image submitted by an eyewitness shows a flooded patch in Henry Box School Playing Fields in Ducklington, Witney, which appears to be growing. READ MORE: Fire service statement on Cotswolds town emergency incident A statement from Thames Water said the company is aware of issues with tap supply in the OX28 postcode.