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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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Vegetarians less likely to suffer from cancer

Vegetarians are 12% less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to research carried out at Oxford University.

University ups swine flu alert to red

Oxford University has upped its swine flu alert status to the red 3 phase, as second student at Oxford falls ill.

Oxford student arrested in Iran

Fears are growing for the safety of an Oxford University student arrested two weeks ago as he was trying to leave Iran.

Mood nightclub to be closed

Mood Music Cocktail Bar, a popular George Street nightspot, is forced to close following the revocation of its licence by the Oxford City Council.

No confidence in SEH bursar

A motion of No Confidence in Teddy Hall's bursar was passed unanimously by the college's JCR last Sunday.

Holywell protesters speak up for refugees

Oxford students gathered on Wednesday night to protest against the treatment of refugees in Britain.

Keble boys cause college ruckus

Keble College rugby team are facing disciplinary action after wreaking havoc at St Peter's College during a crew date.

Cullen to preside over the Union

Stuart Cullen has been voted on Friday to be the next president of the Oxford Union.

First disabled actor on Eastenders to go to Oxford

The first disabled actor on Eastenders is to play an Oxford student in the soap.

Oxford don calls on Queen

An Oxford professor has urged the Queen to use her powers to call an election if Gordon Brown resigns from office.

Oxford graduate in Big Brother house

Oxford graduate and entrepreneur Freddie Fisher was one of the 16 contestants to enter the Big Brother house last Thursday.

80-year-old infiltrates gardens

An 80-year-old banned for life from Oxford Botanic Garden defied officials by sneaking into the gardens in disguise.

Students remember Tiananmen

Oxford Amnesty International group organised a march and silent vigil last Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Students unite against fascism

Protesters on Cornmarket street staged a demonstration against the British National Party.

Oxford students hire private tutors

The number of Oxford students hiring private tutors has increased sharply over the past two years

Wadham student attacked in spate of muggings

A Wadham PPEist was among five victims of a violent robbery spree in Iffley.

Oxford fails to meet state school quota

The University has criticised government benchmarks after it once again failed to meet targets on state school candidates.

OUSU in funding crisis

OUSU has made a loss of £41,000, putting the student union at risk of a disasterous financial shortfall.

OUSU divided over OxHub partnership

OUSU figures have clashed over a plan to affiliate the Student Union with the Oxford Hub charity.

Members suspended after OUCA’s racist hustings

Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) has been rocked by the allegations of racism with two members of the association already suspended from the National Conservative party.

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

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

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

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