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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

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Heatwave sparks fresh fears for wildlife despite crackdown on ‘shameful’ swimming in Hampstead Heath ponds

The wildlife ponds have been plagued by illegal swimmers desperate to get cool in the heat

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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

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

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

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Hampstead Heath park rangers crack down on 'selfish' swimmers disturbing wildlife at bird sanctuary pond

New signs have been erected to stop swimmers in undesignated ponds

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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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Couple launch legal challenge against 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes

Lawyers for the managers of two of four cafes due to be taken over in the spring have written to the City of London Corporation to oppose plans

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Anger as four Hampstead Heath cafés replaced despite backing from Benedict Cumberbatch

The City of London Corporation has confirmed four popular cafés will be taken over by Daisy Green, despite opposition from residents, campaigners and celebrities

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Decision on trans swimmers at Hampstead Heath ponds to be made next year

A consultation is underway on how the north London ponds should be run

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Hampstead Heath swimming ponds considering limiting transgender users’ access

Trans swimmers currently able to use a mixed pond or either of the segregated ponds for the gender they identify as

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Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond trans rules case brought to High Court by charity

The claim has been brought after the City of London Corporation erected signs which said the ponds are open to trans women despite the Supreme Court’s judgement on the issue earlier this year

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Dog walkers campaign to reclaim Hampstead Heath from gay cruising spots

Campaigners aim to shut down cruising at Hampstead Heath

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Hampstead Heath plot the size of a football pitch up for sale for £10m

A unique plot is up for grabs in one of London’s priciest postcodes

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So Long London: Taylor Swift's 'house by the Heath' gets a mournful mention in lyrics of new album

A house next to Hampstead Heath may have had a starring role in billionaire’s breakup with Joe Alwyn

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A Christmas that changed me: I was in no mood to celebrate. Then came an epiphany on Hampstead Heath

As I entered the final weeks of pregnancy, I didn’t want to wallow but nor could I summon any sparkle. On a walk with my family, I had a sudden sense of the ineffable

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What a Baa-rmy sight: Why is Hampstead Heath filled with sheep this week?

The farmyard favourites will be on Hampstead Heath as part of a grazing trial to make the area more biodiverse

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Walton Heath Golf Club Old Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info

A classic heathland golf course with a great heritage, firm fairways and smooth greens, the Old Course at Walton Heath is ranked 35th on our Top 100 UK&I courses ranking in association with Peter Millar

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My London: Angela Hartnett

Murano chef-patron Angela Hartnett stocks up at La Fromagerie, romances at the French House and loves a crack of dawn walk on Hampstead Heath

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Tinie Tempah’s insider tips on the best places to shop, eat and explore around Blackheath and Greenwich

Rapper and property investor Tinie Tempah tells Amira Hashish what his childhood stomping ground has in common with Bel-Air

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Large fire at Dorset heathland now surrounded and under control

Canford Heath is known for being the largest heathland in Dorset, and the largest lowland heath in the UK.

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Huge wildfires spread quickly by strong winds across Dorset heath

The fire was being driven by strong winds.

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