Tag: Oxford

Oxford university steps up security after ‘incident’

A university has increased security measures for students protesting the war in Gaza after an “incident”. Protest camps, described as “liberated zones”, were set up near Oxford university campuses on 6 May. Thames Valley Police confirmed it was called to Parks Road on Saturday at 20:50 BST to “reports of disorder”. Officers issued a section […]

Pro-Palestinian encampment springs up at Oxford University

STORY: :: Oxford University students set up a pro-Palestinian encampment as campus protests spread to Europe :: May 7, 2024 :: Oxford, England :: Anna Serafidiou, Pro-Palestinian protestor “It’s one thing to put out a statement and acknowledge at the very bare minimum that this is a humanitarian crisis. There are people starving, children starving, […]

Oxford and Cambridge students set up Gaza protest camps

Students and staff at Oxford and Cambridge have set up camps on their university campuses to protest against the war in Gaza. The so-called ‘Liberated Zone’ encampments were created in the early hours of Monday in front of the Pitts Rivers Museum in Oxford and outside King’s College in Cambridge. The protesters are calling for […]

Oxford County hires Dana Thompson as a major for Sheriff’s Office

May 2—PARIS — Following a 30-year career with the Gorham Police Department, Dana Thompson is joining the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to fill the new position of major. The Oxford County Commission made the appointment at Thursday morning’s workshop. Sheriff Christopher Wainwright said Thompson was highly recommended by an independent committee of area police chiefs […]