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Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

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Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

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Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

The Labour Party, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have released their manifestos ahead of the upcoming Oxford City Council elections, as a number of current and recent University of Oxford students contest seats across the city.

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Carl Benjamin disinvited from Oxford Union amid backlash from FemSoc and IHH

On Thursday, the Oxford Union held a debate on the motion ‘This House Believes That Being British is a ‘Birthright’, Not a Choice’. Carl Benjamin, who had been scheduled to speak, was disinvited from the event shortly before it took place.

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Term-time work pays for student luxuries.

University denies freeze on student intake

Funding crisis prompts concern over places, but Oxford will continue to admit 3000 students per year.

Students launch anti-cuts campaign

Campaign releases reasonable wage figures for employers.

Poor JCRs £90,000 worse off

Investigation reveals striking disparities in JCRs' wealth.

Sikh Temple ordered to close

Future uncertain for last place of worship available to Sikhs in the city.

Oriel students form gleeful club

Students at Oriel are setting up their own glee club inspired by the popular TV show Glee.

Fraudulent LMH fresher sent down

A student forged parts of his UCAS form to secure a place at Oxford.

Meat Free Mondays – surely some misteak?

Three colleges have adopted the Meat Free Mondays concept.

Wadham bar prices rise in cash

Drinks prices in the Wadham bar have risen by up to 25 per cent for those paying in cash, after the college introduced a Bod Card payment system this term.