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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 LondonThe bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in north-west London will remain trans-inclusive after a public consultation overwhelmingly favoured its existing rules. There are gender-segregated ponds for men and women, with trans people able to swim in whichever they feel most appropriate, or use the heath’s mixed-gender pond instead.

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 LondonThe bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in north-west London will remain trans-inclusive after a public consultation overwhelmingly favoured its existing rules. There are gender-segregated ponds for men and women, with trans people able to swim in whichever they feel most appropriate, or use the heath’s mixed-gender pond instead.

Murder investigation launched after boy dies in hospital following London stabbing

Murder investigation launched after boy dies in hospital following London stabbing A 15-year-old boy who was stabbed on Saturday has died in hospital - Bookmark Police have started a murder investigation after the death of a boy who was stabbed in north-west London. Officers were called to the scene of the stabbing in Dudden Hill Lane, Dollis Hill, on Saturday at around 10.30pm. Jamal Ringrose, 15, was treated at the scene for stab wounds before being transported to hospital, where he died...

Murder investigation launched after 15-year-old boy stabbed

Murder investigation launched after 15-year-old boy stabbed Jamal Ringrose, 15, was initially treated at the scene for stab wounds before he was rushed to hospital where he died - another 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons - has been arrested A murder investigation has been launched after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed. Officers raced to the scene of the stabbing at about 10:30pm Dollis Hill, north-west London, on Saturday. Jamal Ringrose, 15, was treated at the scene for...

Police force gives tech giants brutal ultimatum as they tackle phone theft epidemic

Police force gives tech giants brutal ultimatum as they tackle phone theft epidemic Although phone theft in the West End has fallen by 50 per cent in the past year, the Metropolitan Police are calling on tech firms to work with the force in a bid to disrupt the global criminal networks Tech firms have been given an ultimatum by the Metropolitan Police - make stolen phones harder to reuse or face government intervention. The warning came as the force announced a new partnership with Apple...

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze

Around 100 firefighters responded to a blaze that started shortly after 06:45 BST at a supermarket in Golders Green. The incident took place at a building that also has flats situated above the retail unit.

Australia the 'perfect' target for new Islamist terror network

Australia the 'perfect' target for new 'ghost proxy' Islamist terror network, experts warn Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 4:44am In short: Experts are warning that an emerging terror network, which has already claimed responsibility for multiple attacks, needs to be taken seriously by foreign governments. Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI) first emerged online in March and is targeting Jewish people, symbols and buildings. Authorities in the United States have arrested and charged a man they allege...

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze

Around 100 firefighters responded to a blaze that started shortly after 06:45 BST. The fire occurred at a supermarket located in Golders Green, which also has flats situated above it.

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze

Around 100 firefighters tackle Golders Green blaze

Around 100 firefighters responded to a blaze that started shortly after 06:45 BST at a supermarket in Golders Green. The incident took place at a building that also contained flats above the retail unit.