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No misconduct hearing over police 'racist' code

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Protesters gathered at Oxford Union, after the prime minister backed Kathleen Stock's invitation.

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  1. Posted at 14:20 1 Jun14:20 1 Jun

    No misconduct hearing over police 'racist' code

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    Oxford United reveal transfer window ambitions

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    Route for £5bn East-West Rail link announced

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  14. Posted at 8:49 26 May8:49 26 May

    World Pooh Sticks Championships set to return

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  15. Posted at 17:43 25 May17:43 25 May

    How ex-Oxford coach became sensation in Mumbai

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    Ex-Oxford United coach Des Buckingham has led Mumbai City FC to their second league title after stints coaching in England and Oceania.

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    Man found dead after car spotted hanging in trees

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    Sedji Sejdiu's body was found when the car was spotted a week after the crash, an inquest hears.

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    The team revealing a lost manor's colourful history

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