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Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

The MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, raised the ongoing campaign to save the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) on Jeune Street in parliament last Monday, urging the government to “go further” to protect “community assets like the UPP”.  
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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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Aung San Sun Kyi to collect honorary degree

Aung San Suu Kyi is to receive an honorary degree from Oxford during her UK visit in June, her first trip abroad for over 24 years

Brasenose to name bust as monarch

Brasenose JCR proposed a motion which will see the President subservient to the bust of former student and JCR President Paul Gladwell

Going bananas for Amnesty

An influx of bananas has hit Oxford as part of Oxfam's campaign to highlight the ease with which arms can be traded, in comparison to that of bananas

LGBTQ Presidential candidate stands down

Wadham student withdraws from the race to become Oxford LGBTQsoc President following criticism of his 'transphobic' comments

Magdalen JCR budget £2,200 for Jubilee Garden Party

JCR motion passes to set aside £2,200 on a 'British' garden party despite criticisms from students and concerns over the vote

Jesus divided over women’s empowerment

JCR holds Extraordinary General Meeting over whether to hold a specific 'Women's Empowerment Day' ahead of Friday's referendum

Pimp speaks at Oxford Union with prostitute

Dennis Hof, a brothel owner from Nevada, speaks at the Union with one of his prostitutes, and argues for an 'Olympic 2012 brothel'

Hope for housing in St Clements

New project for controversial site which had previously angered residents, traders and the University

Charity shop robbed

Helen and Douglas House, a charity shop in Summertown, was targeted by thieves who stole approximately £500 worth of goods last week

Drag Race comes to Oxford

Oxford Pride's annual Drag Race takes place this weekend to raise awareness of LGBT issues in the cit.

Oxford students working with community

Oxford Student Consultancy works with Community Action Groups to gain valuable skills and assist local community

Worcester ‘lads’ on library tour

A group of forty students at Worcester are taking part in a tour around Oxford in personalised tour t-shirts as they revise for finals exams

Rule Britania is ‘against the monarchy’

New research has suggested that the song Rule Britannia is in fact a song opposing the Monarchy. It was previously believed to be in support of it

Eco Car entered into competition

A sleak, battery-powered car unveiled by researchers at Oxford University is entered into an Eco-marathon

LGBT dispute at New College

Students at New College change constitutional requirements for students running for LGBT reps after much debate

Oxford Maths graduates highest paid in country

Research shows that the average starting salary of an Oxford Maths graduate is higher than that of any other graduate in the country

Exeter JCR committee sing ‘Call Me Maybe’

An alteration to the Exeter JCR consitution demands that all members of the exec stand up and sing 'Call Me Maybe' before every JCR meeting

BBC boss ‘disturbed’ at number of Oxbridge employees

Mark Thompson, Director-General of the BBC, has expressed concern at the number of Oxbridge graduates occupying a large number of senior roles at the organisation

Schoolchildren scramble for pennies at Lincoln

Lincoln College celebrates Ascension Day by throwing pennies at schoolchildren, and giving Brasenose students free ivy ale

Research study reveals new insight into obesity

Academic annoyed by coverage of study in national press
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