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Hampstead Heath ponds boss tells illegal swimmers: ‘Stay at home and take a cold shower'

‘Before you go to an open space on a really hot day, think, is it really something you want to do?’ - Gregory Jones KC

Evening Standard

Police forced to intervene after swimmers invade Hampstead Heath wildlife pond

Barbed wire was put in place in an effort to enforce strict no swimming rules

Evening Standard

Hampstead Heath swimming ponds warning issued as new heatwave hits

Fights broke out at the Parliament Hill Fields Lido and crowds of people entered non-swimming ponds during last month’s heatwave

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London Museum unveils its 2026 opening date as it relocates to historic Smithfield site

The London Museum releases new images of its new site as it announces venue will re-open in November in time for its 50th anniversary

Evening Standard

One taken to hospital after fight breaks out at Hampstead Heath lido

Several members of staff were reportedly injured at the north London pool

Evening Standard

LGBTQ+ charities welcome decision to keep Hampstead Heath ponds trans inclusive

A consultation of 38,000 pond users found 86 per cent were in favour of keeping the ‘trans-inclusive’ arrangements

The Independent UK

Hampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive after public back existing rules

Policy agreement means trans people will continue to have access to Kenwood Ladies’ and Highgate Men’s ponds in north-west London

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Hampstead Heath café to reopen after controversial takeover

Parliament Hill Café was one of five north London sites put up for tender by the City of London Corporation last year

Evening Standard

Plans for major transformation of London's Fleet Street unveiled

Design options for Fleet Street, once home to the UK’s major newspapers, have been published by the City of London Corporation

Evening Standard

Britain's Heatwave Sparks Anti-Social Swimming Chaos as Furious Locals Warn Beauty Spots Are Ruined

The heatwave in Britain has led to swimmers invading Hampstead Heath, disturbing wildlife during the crucial breeding season, prompting locals and conservationists to call for stricter enforcement.

International Business Times UK

Hampstead Heath swimmers hit out at 'horrible' crowds of people bathing in wildlife ponds

Social media footage shows bathers ignoring ‘no swimming’ signs to invade Hampstead Heath’s wildlife ponds during the heatwave

Evening Standard

Andrew slammed by officials after failing to surrender his Freedom of the City of London over Epstein ties

City of London Corporation said former prince’s association ‘unacceptable and inconsistent’ with the status and obligations of those given the title

Evening Standard

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reprimanded after failing to surrender Freedom of the City of London honour

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has failed to give up the Freedom of the City of London, "despite being asked to do so", resulting in a formal censure from the City of London Corporation.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could have Freedom of City of London ‘lawfully removed’ – here’s why

Andrew has been criticised for failing to surrender the title “despite being asked to do so” by the City of London Corporation

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Andrew criticised for not surrendering his Freedom of the City of London

The City of London Corporation passed a motion of censure against Andrew on Thursday.

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Gloria Hunniford ‘delighted’ to receive Freedom of the City of London

As well as her TV work, she is known for setting up the Caron Keating Foundation in memory of her daughter, who died from breast cancer in 2004.

Evening Standard

City of London scolds Andrew for failing to give up honour

City of London Corporation to give ’formal expression of disapproval’ at disgraced former Prince’s refusal to give up Freedom of City

Evening Standard

Hampstead Heath bathing ponds should remain 'trans-inclusive', bosses say

The recommendation comes despite last year’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex

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'On a football pitch, it doesn't matter where you're born, you leave all that behind you' Ex-Chelsea youngster and Team GB star Adam Gemili reveals importance of local sporting charity initiative

Former Team GB sprinter AdamGemilihopes the power of football can continue to change lives in south London

International Business Times UK

Ex-Prince Andrew Asked To Forfeit City Of London Honour As King Charles Allegedly Cuts All Ties

Ex-Prince Andrew is urged to give up his Freedom of the City honour by the City of London Corporation, amid reports of strained ties with King Charles.

Evening Standard

Vision for 10,000 homes at London's Billingsgate Fish Market

Tower Hamlets says it’s working on plans to redevelop the site once the market moves to the Royal Docks in Newham

Evening Standard

Legal challenge over plans to demolish former Museum of London to build office blocks fails

Campaign group Barbican Quarter Organisation (BQO) claimed the City of London Corporation failed to properly consider alternative schemes

Evening Standard

Hoxton Beach could face eviction after refusing to vacate amid London's park café wars

The City of London Corporation has issued possession proceedings just days after Hoxton Beach filed its own judicial review

Evening Standard

Row erupts over 'sheds from B&Q' planned for Hampstead ponds

Campaigners argue that the designs for steward huts at the Heath’s much-loved swimming areas are out of keeping with the local environment

Evening Standard

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'cannot be stripped of Freedom of the City of London honour'

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is to cling on to one of his remaining honours after a review determined it could not be removed.

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