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Violence spiralled out of control in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of a shocking crime
The screaming spires
Oxford University must clarify where it stands on academic freedom
Nigel Farage, community leader
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The police are nothing without a presence in communities
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The brilliance of Sappho has been obscured by rumour and neglect
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Broken windows
If small instances of disorder are neglected, greater ones will soon be committed
The right-wing case for social media
X and other platforms can be vital sources of unfashionable information and dissenting opinions
“You can’t preach here!”
A hostile attitude towards preaching threatens freedom of religion and freedom of speech
Farewell to an intellectual giant
Patrick Nash pays tribute to the late
David Abulafia, fastidious champion of
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