PC Harper’s mother visits scene of son’s death as 675,000 sign petition
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PC Harper’s mother visits scene of son’s death as 675,000 sign petition
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 | Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester) · yesterday TVP has 'zero tolerance' for sexism after two cops quit over sexualised behaviour• A senior police figure has insisted the force has "zero tolerance" for sexist behaviour after two former officers made sexual remarks to their colleagues. |
 | Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage) · yesterday Police detective 'appalled' at PC Harper's killers' possible early release• The detective who led the investigation into the death called for them to stay in prison. |
 | Oxford Mail · yesterday Police taskforce 'first on scene' of serious crash which closed M40• Thames Valley Police's Rural Crime Taskforce were the first to respond, and an air ambulance attended. |
 | Oxford Mail · yesterday Refusal or inquiry 'demand' as immigration removal centre expansion plans progress• A "demand" to "refuse" plans to more than double a controversial Oxfordshire immigration removal centre or carry out a "public inquiry". |
 | Witney Gazette - News (Witney, West Oxfordshire) · yesterday Richard Hammond to make first public appearance after police hunt• Richard Hammond is set to make his first public appearance after he was fined for speeding, which led police to hunt the TV presenter down. |
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