Katy Dollar
On 3 March, Sarah Everard went missing from the streets near my house. The route that should have taken her safely home intersects with my walk to work, and passes the homes of my friends. Police knocked on doors in the area looking for more information and advising women to stay at home, or only go out accompanied. The call sparked an immediate reaction, with women complaining it amounted to de facto curfew and chaperone restrictions on women. At the same time, there was an outpouring of experiences, first locally and then nationally, of indecent exposure, harassment, and assault. These.
Image - PA It is difficult to think of another city that has been the backdrop to such a plethora of novels over the years. Whether it s the winding River Thames and sprawling back alleys that inspires authors, or the sheer depth of history and prestige this city is steeped in - one thing rings true, Oxford is the returning home to many authors both past and present. With the country in lockdown visiting different parts of our city is not the best idea with everyone being told to stay at home. However, that shouldn t stop you from exploring Oxford through literature with one of these top class novels:
Dec 15, 2020
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Adam Wood and Charlie Parker protesting on the roof of Shrewsbury College in April
Charlie Parker, from Shifnal, appeared before Telford Magistrates Court yesterday on two counts of criminal damage in May.
Mr Parker, 32, was alleged to have put 60 stickers on two Co-op branches in the town, but the charges were dismissed.