Savannah native Bakari Bryant, who won a state basketball title as a player at Savannah High in 1998 under Tim Jordan, and went on to coach a state championship squad at Jenkins, is returning home to take over the New Hampstead boys basketball program where his squad lost to Johnson in the semis at Savannah State He coached at Jenkins from 2011 through 2018 and led the Warriors to the Class 3A state crown in 2015 and to state runnerup finishes in 2016 and 2018 "I can tell you that was part of it — coming back home to coach in those games and having fans and fellow coaches coming up to me and saying 'We need you back,' " Bryant said "I grew up in the Savannah basketball community and it helped make me into the man I am today — and to have that kind of support after I left meant a lot." and everyone in the family thought it would be good to come home," Bryant said "I admit I was frustrated at the end of my time at Jenkins and I felt like I need to move to Atlanta and spread my wings and grow professionally This is going to be our last move — we hope to settle in until we retire "I think New Hampstead is a gold mine with the talented athletes they have," Bryant said I believe God takes me to the places I need to be The job at Dougherty didn't end up working out but I believe good people always land on their feet I'm very excited to get started at New Hampstead meet the kids and get going with summer basketball." who went 13-16 in his one season at the helm of the Phoenix program New Hampstead lost in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs this year The Savannah basketball community is ready to embrace Bryant's return I truly believe that — and Coach Jordan is a big part of that for me," Bryant said I love coaching because I love people and it's my safe haven and I'm ready to get started." Jordan said he is excited about having Bryant and I don't know of anyone else who has won a state championship here as a player and then coached a championship team in Savannah New Hampstead is a great school for basketball and I think he's going to do a great job there." Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News MontrealNewsCity councillor suing Hampstead mayor Jeremy Levi for defamation By Daniel J. Rowe and Joe LofaroPublished: March 20, 2025 at 5:38PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved You currently use an outdated internet browser. You can upgrade to a modern browser or use the Google Chrome Frame to optimize your viewing experience Hampstead is a centrally located suburb of Montreal the team takes care of parking enforcement themselves With the increase of cars and parking spots the town started to look for a solution to improve parking enforcement efficiency the town used paper permits for parking enforcement Residents had these paper permits for their on-street parking This resulted in an efficiency rate of about 40% The goal was to increase this efficiency rate to about 90% Residents could park overnight without paying for parking causing issues with permit enforcement and general frustration among locals the town's coverage for parking permits was limited to about three-quarters of the area Along with two Picopak mobile LPR cameras on top of a vehicle, Platenforce, Survision's LPR-based Parking Enforcement Solution was integrated with the town citizen web portal where residents could purchase permits online the cameras automatically scan license plates while the software checks the permits in real time This transition eliminated the need for paper permits and significantly streamlined the enforcement process the team can now read 400 plates in 2 hours This means an upsurge in enforcement efficiency of 95%: The team can patrol the whole town two times a day and have extra time to check on parks and do security checks which is very different from before LPR when they could only cover 3/4 of the area daily The new system allows for enhanced enforcement since it makes it easier to identify cars without permits preventing overnight parking without payment Resource allocation is also more efficient now that agents have more time to ensure parking safety Platenforce helped Hampstead Town employees be much more satisfied with their jobs The historic women-only swimming spot is continuing its controversial self-ID policy News | London Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond has failed to ban transgender women despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling that they are not legally recognised as female which opened 100 years ago specifically for women and girls has been at the centre of a heated debate over trans rights since the City of London Corporation implemented a self-ID policy in 2019 Gender-critical feminists have fought hard to "reclaim" the pond—the UK's only women-only natural bathing pool—but their efforts have met strong resistance from trans rights activists On Wednesday, the City of London Corporation confirmed its self-ID policy would "remain in effect at this time" while reviewing the Supreme Court judgment's implications Prominent barrister Sarah Vine KC slammed the decision warning the corporation faces legal danger "Any continued description of two of the ponds as 'men's' and 'ladies' will expose the Corporation to discrimination claims," she told The Telegraph She stressed: "This is despite the fact that women's overall need for safety and privacy is generally higher than that of men." a feminist activist banned from the Kenwood Ladies' Pond Association after protesting biological males' access expressed no surprise at the authority's stance "It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that the Corporation is trying to fudge this," she said Allan explained women "need women's spaces for our safety She added: "The ponds are stunningly beautiful and special to any woman who goes Going for the first time when I was 21 was one of my first experiences of a women-only space that wasn't utilitarian this is what women-only spaces can be like.'" like in most mixed pools where boys and men dominate." Council accused of ‘endangering girls’ with plans to scrap single-sex changing rooms Campaigners call for urgent action to protect infants from unhealthy food Nat Sciver-Brunt named England cricket captain after Knight ousted How Guerrilla.Co is tackling road-runoff pollution in the UK Fiona McAnena from Sex Matters called the policy "invasive, discriminatory and unlawful" and demanded immediate action: "The City of London and those managing women's swimming facilities need to admit defeat and immediately restore boundaries that respect the safety The City of London Corporation rejected these accusations stating: "These accusations are completely false The City Corporation is compliant with existing UK law." “In line with other affected organisations we are carefully considering the judgment and awaiting statutory guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission – which service providers must take into account They added that “a carefully considered decision.. will be take in due course” and that the corporation was “committed to providing a safe.. VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' As part of her Eternal Sunshine Deluxe album Ariana Grande has released a track titled “Hampstead.” This review focuses solely on this song but I highly encourage you to check out the other tracks from the deluxe edition as well—they're great “Hampstead” is a ballad with a modern touch chorused quality—almost like it's from outer space This unique sound blends seamlessly with the second half of the track I won’t spoil it too much—you should really hear it for yourself This song completely caught me off guard the first time I listened I’m not used to hearing this kind of track from Ariana But that’s part of what makes deluxe albums special—they give artists the space to be more experimental and showcase sides of themselves that might not have fit on the standard edition that might just be the whole point of a deluxe version As someone who loves FINNEAS and Billie Eilish this track immediately reminded me of something FINNEAS could have produced—a piano ballad with bittersweet tones and raw Ariana’s signature melodic choices and sound design add a unique almost cinematic quality—nothing over-the-top “Hampstead” is one of those songs that always feels too short It’s so well-crafted that it becomes a kind of comfort I don’t know if it was comforting for Ariana to create and this deluxe edition only strengthens that feeling Also subscribe to this post or post as a guest Post Loading comment.. The comment will be refreshed after 00:00 I hang out with these fellahs at the House of Games and it’s so real I feel like I’m in a movie Choose a date and select your own seats online Celebrated psychoanalyst and author Dr Margaret Ford has a new client gambling big money at an illicit poker lounge Dr Ford also happens to be in search of subject matter for her next best-seller - a search which takes her deep into Chicago’s underworld and into the path of Mike in which even the players themselves don’t know the rules or who will be left holding the trump card.. This gripping adaptation of David Mamet’s noir thriller comes from celebrated playwright Richard Bean who returns to Hampstead following Reykjavik Director Jonathan Kent also returns to Hampstead where his productions have included Double Feature Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free  Seniors*: (matinees only): £26/£36/£46/£56 Use of strong language and discussions of drug use and sex.Technical: Use of herbal cigarettes and one loud gun shot Subscribe to our emails to be the first to hear about new shows and casting announcements Sign-up Now There are many ways to get to us whether it be by tube Click here to discover your best route © 2025 Hampstead Theatre| Registered Charity no: 218506 We use cookies (sadly inedible) to improve how our site works. Read our cookie policy here or accept to continue. Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 2nd May 2025 by ianVisits in Transport News Preliminary plans have been shown for what West Hampstead tube station could look like when it is eventually upgraded with step-free access as part of a wider redevelopment of the area The station is on the Jubilee line and has only a small entrance leading to steps down to an island platform The entrance is too small for its current passenger numbers and the station doesn’t have any step-free access As it’s also very close to West Hampstead’s Overground and Thameslink stations so the Jubilee line station’s current situation is an annoying barrier to easy interchange between the three services There is an existing agreement to redevelop a large plot of land behind the tube station – the O2 Centre development That will see the underused land that sits between West Hampstead and Finchley Road tube stations being redeveloped as a large housing estate LandSec owns the O2 shopping centre on Finchley Road and most of the land behind it which is mostly a large car park and some businesses and they want to replace that with housing and a new shopping centre Part of the approval requires a capacity upgrade at West Hampstead tube station which will include step-free access and provision to be reserved for the same to be added later at Finchley Road tube station Landsec providing £10 million towards upgrades at West Hampstead tube station and safeguarding land for a future although currently unfunded, step-free entrance for Finchley Road station Since then, Transport for London (TfL) has been working on detailed design plans for adding step-free access to West Hampstead tube station another property developer has proposed replacing a strip of light-industrial buildings along the side of West Hampstead station with a mix of residential and student accommodation The property developer has to align their new development with the redevelopment of the tube station so their planning application includes some early concept images of what the upgraded tube station could look like The plans are to remove the old shops on the corner plot and create a new public square with more space for an enlarged entrance into the tube station As the pavement is quite narrow in the area it would considerably improve the local street environment and TfL is still working on its final designs which will then need to be subject to planning approval This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here I hope the plan also includes making the platform height the same as for Jubilee trains and not the Met trains that came here first The Met platforms were demolished before the current island platform was built for the Bakerloo Line extension They need to bore a tunnel between Underground and Overground so you don’t have to go up or down or cross a busy street; but I suppose this would obviate the exciting prospect of pulling down old shops How would the tunnel get between the two stations without you doing down to the tunnel at one end and up at the other all three stations are very much below street level so it would make sense to be able to interchange at platform level without taking a lift There are railway tracks between the stations — how do get past them withouth going down to get under them or up to get over them Some 20 years ago Chiltern were keen on a proposal to create a substantial rail hub at West Hampstead properly integrating the 3 stations and adding platforms on the Chiltern lines This would have been transformational for travel on all the routes concerned and would have provided an integrated vision for the development of the area Unfortunately UK planning rules don’t favour big integrated visions because they become rallying points for opposing NIMBYs So whilst the local opposition to Chiltern’s plan was understandable in context it couldn’t prevent the subsequent incremental hotch-potch of high density residential developments which has ultimately led to a worse outcome (IMO) in terms of built environment and no meaningful integration of the rail stations whatsoever West Hampstead is never going to be an interchange experience they’ll want to navigate I remember going to the Chiltern presentation at the hall at the WH synagogue Glenda Jackson opened it and then swiftly left to attend a “vote in the House” It was perhaps an indication of the likelihood of anything ever happening The proposal was huge involved the O2 site and the shops/flats at Costa/Starbucks and direct links to all three stations together with the Marylebone main line (hence Chiltern) and the Met One poor bloke who lived in the said flats complained that the development would blight his flat and there was much mirth when it was pointed out that he shouldn’t worry as his flat was going to be knocked down anyway Once the Chiltern bloke starting talking about billions in government support and extensive compulsory purchase and years of building works half the meeting got bolshie not wanting WH turned into a mini KX and the other half decided they were witnessing a grand exercise in “crayonista” – ie visionary plans with no basis in reality At least the old station building is being retained I’d have preferred a brick built extension that fully integrates with the original building While Landsec owns the biggest parcel of the land needed for their very high and dense development especially at the West Hampstead end (TfL already owns a small ransom strip in Blackburn road local business “Builder Depot” owns the section nearest the station I wonder if Landsec and BD have come to terms as part of the latest plans (I haven’t yet read the latest plans to check) or whether all the lands will need compulsory purchase What would further help the area is semi pedestrianisation/mini Holland style roads between the stations it is unfortunately a busy through route that would be difficult to reroute but the traffic could be calmed and improve pedestrian/cycle priority and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" and the latest news published on ianVisits You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails © ianVisits MontrealNewsHampstead honours veterans in Remembrance Day ceremonyBy CTVNewsMontreal.caPublished: November 07, 2024 at 7:43PM EST Occasional rain tapering to a few showers late Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi and members of town council vowed that they would investigate allegations of harassment of a town employee CSL resident Jeremy Biskin told the recent Hampstead council meeting that he was employed by the town I witnessed multiple instances of discrimination verbal harassment and verbal abuse,” he said “This has created an extremely hostile environment for working There are various unsafe working conditions that are not being addressed Levi said action would be taken immediately “I’m completely stunned by what you just said you can be sure I will be meeting with the director-general to discuss what you’ve said I can assure you that it will be thoroughly investigated.” Biskin claimed that every Hampstead director is aware of what is taking place “Council will take this extremely seriously,” Levi said The Mayor later said there was a resolution in October regarding an investigation into psychological harassment he worked in the urban planning department and he was made to do tasks with which he was uncomfortable I had colleagues who were not at work that day and they told me to do the job to work in the front in the reception area I had no idea what to do for the residents when they asked me things.” Biskin also made us aware of communications from other employees one addressed to a union and the town alleging workplace harm and abuse negligence and psychological harassment; and another alleging a toxic and unhealthy work environment Levi said he could not say much publicly about the general allegations because the matter involves human resources “both of those cases were related and it was concluded that the complainants did not suffer psychological harassment.” n Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: HAMPSTEAD DOWNSTAIRS / CELIA ATKIN PRESENT Me and your Mum coped in very different ways… Scratch that We just about held on… And I don’t know who let go first ★★★★ 'Remarkable' The Guardian★★★★ 'Striking and powerful' The Stage★★★★ LondonTheatre1★★★★ Theatre and Tonic★★★★ The Upcoming★★★★ ReviewsGate Veda and Bea haven’t spoken since their Dad’s funeral; not since Bea scratched something obscene into the bonnet of Veda’s cherished convertible Veda shows up out of the blue on Bea’s doorstep determined to break down the walls built by so many things left unsaid there’s the small matter of the physical walls Bea has surrounded herself with – walls made of newspapers The world premiere of Chloë Lawrence-Taylor’s Personal Values poignant and witty look at sisterhood and the enduring strength of even frayed family ties Personal Values marks Chloë Lawrence-Taylor’s Hampstead debut Her previous plays include When the Head Became a Cage The Heart Took Flight (RADA) and If We Ended This (Camden People’s Theatre) Lucy Morrison returns to Hampstead following Akedah and the sold-out production of The Animal Kingdom Her other credits include Hope Has a Happy Meal That Is Not Who I Am and Scenes with girls (all Royal Court)  An Audio Introduction is available for this production This is a pre-recorded introduction describing the set characters and costumes and includes an interview with the cast Click here to listen to the Personal Values audio introduction Use of strong language and discussions of grief Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi at a 2024 Montreal agglomeration meeting Montreal executive committee member Alex Norris Montreal executive committee member and councillor Alex Norris announced March 19 that he is suing Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi for defamation the former Projet Montréal majority leader who lost that role in early 2024 Levi was reacting to a like by Norris on social media of a Québec Solidaire notification of a downtown Jan 26 anti-Israel protest organized by Coalition du Québec URGENCE Palestine That group’s platform says in relation to the Oct 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel in which 1,200 people were killed and 250 kidnapped and several later killed cannot invoke its right to self-defence” and characterizes Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” the leading antisemite among elected officials in Montreal a member of the Executive Committee for Projet Montréal has thrown his support behind this outrageous nonsense This blatant endorsement only highlights his true colours and the urgent need for accountability in our political landscape.” in his Facebook post announcing the lawsuit against Levi “I have resisted Levi’s provocations in the past but he has now gone too far His baseless smears go well beyond the bounds of acceptable political debate “I am personally covering the costs of this lawsuit no public funds will be spent on it,” Norris added “My goal is not to gain financially from these legal proceedings to organizations that promote peace and defend human rights in Israel and Palestine I attempted to solve this matter with Levi directly by sending him a letter requesting the removal of the defamatory statement I intend to make no further public statements about it.” The Town of Hampstead has indicated that Levi will not be commenting on the case Comment the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond on Hampstead Heath has been a serene swimming space and cherished refuge for women and girls finding acceptance and solace in the tranquil surroundings Women’s-only spaces like the Ladies’ Pond offer a community free from judgement and free from threat They are so wonderful because they offer a community free from men But in 2017, the City of London (CoL) announced that transwomen would be allowed into the Ladies’ Pond and changing spaces. Women objected, some self-excluded, and activists stormed the Men’s Pond they were peacefully removed and a police officer explained “You can’t enter a facility for the opposite sex.” women were not being afforded the same rights as men to privacy Their embarrassment and anger at male intrusion was ignored The Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association (KLPA) have staunchly supported the CoL despite acknowledging the Ladies’ Pond is a haven for women and the vulnerable among them is “a women-only space that is NOT open to men.” But in April this year the fabulous For Women Scotland won a unanimous U.K Supreme Court ruling that “sex,” “man” and “woman” in this Act refer to biological sex plans to retain its policy to permit some males into the Ladies’ Pond while they consider the ruling It is unclear how much consideration is required Providers can no longer promise “women-only” spaces that include some males Such spaces should be clearly described as mixed-sex And including some but not all males in a mixed-sex space risks legal issues Third and mixed-sex spaces are being recommended and some providers may need time to adjust facilities to meet legal duties is well-positioned to simply bar transwomen from the Ladies’ Pond Venice Allen, a frequent Pond user and ex-KLPA member expelled for opposing male access has campaigned tirelessly to restore the Ladies’ Pond as a female-only status Emma Hilton is a Biologist at the University of Manchester and a Trustee of Sex Matters Four years ago, when I lived on the Gospel Oak side of Hampstead Heath, I used to swim in the Ladies' Pond once a week. I saw plenty of things during my time at the ponds: boobs, genitals, famous people, ducks, body hair, people with one boob, people with no boobs, the odd crayfish, more ducks. What I never saw, once, was someone making other people uncomfortable due to their perceived gender There are unwritten rules and codes of conduct that mean everyone behaves as they should I’m sure they’d be ejected by the brilliant-yet-firm lifeguards who police the ponds within a moment’s notice This is why the debate over trans women’s rights to attend the ladies' pond is so preposterous It’s been reignited by the recent Supreme Court ruling that defined a woman as someone who was assigned female at birth Trans women have been allowed to swim at the Hampstead Ladies’ Pond under formal guidance that was approved by the local swimmers’ association since 2019 certain swimmers at the ponds are preparing for an “occupation” to try and get trans women banned from the Ladies’ Pond Brown family ‘vindicated’ after court orders Government to set up public inquiry Robert De Niro expresses ‘love and support’ for transgender daughter Hampstead Ladies' Pond faces backlash for failing to ban trans women How Give Your Best aims to solve clothing poverty in the UK Not only does this go against the entire spirit of the ponds, which have long been a queer-friendly, accepting space for all people of all bodies, but they also go against the spirit of London Any proposed “rule” on which women should be allowed in will be murkier than the ponds themselves Unless there is a security guard checking people’s genitals at the gate If it’s based on people’s outwards appearance that risks isolating those who don’t look “feminine” enough It risks discrimination against butch lesbians Every woman has the potential of being hurt by this kind of rule whereas no women have been hurt by a “fake trans woman” infiltrating the ponds to sexually assault them now I remember someone making other people uncomfortable when I used to swim at the ponds: it was the women who spoke loudly against trans rights while other swimmers were simply trying to enjoy their laps The same women who would have boasted proudly about the inclusive There is no threat to the ponds other than these attitudes disrupting their good-hearted nature Maddy Mussen is a London Standard columnist Hampstead Theatre is working with Camden Council Wac Arts and the Winch to give people from London’s ‘loneliest borough’ the chance to combat isolation through making According to research published in Camden’s State of the Borough Report in 2024 more than a third of adults in Camden said they feel lonely some of the time At 36.3%* the figure is the highest of all the London boroughs Hampstead Theatre has launched a new theatre-based participatory programme for adults who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation The programme includes regular Community Nights which offer a relaxed space for groups to engage with the theatre through tours Hampstead Theatre’s Participation Director “We’ve been working hand-in-hand with organisations such as Age UK Camden the Winch and Wac Arts to find a way to bring local people and communities together to combat social isolation and loneliness both of which can have a significant impact on people’s wellbeing we’ve welcomed 350 people to take part in writing and performance sessions or to see a show at the theatre and have seen first-hand the hugely positive effect that creativity and making connections can have on individuals and communities.” “I’m delighted to see the impact of Hampstead Theatre’s community participation work on our local area It’s brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds to work with dedicated professionals fostering a sense of community and creativity The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and I’m proud to have supported this initiative I look forward to seeing its continued growth and success.” “Belsize Councillors were delighted to support Hampstead Theatre’s Participation team with their latest community-based projects and I’m sure the impacts will be far-reaching for them themselves These projects also demonstrated the wide value of our local theatre and the power of the community activity undertaken by a very small but hugely imaginative team.” The collaboration with Age UK Camden has so far seen playwright Martha Watson-Allpress and a group of older people write a play about their experiences of ageing while challenging common stereotypes Their work was brought to life by a cast of professional actors at Hampstead Theatre at the Winch - a local charity that supports families and young people – artist Yasmin Dawes and a group of women at risk of homelessness created a play called Seeds of Joy Performing in front of an audience for the first time was a significant achievement for all of them will explore how theatre can help build positive relationships between generations by bringing together younger and older people to form a creative writing group Hampstead theatre’s participation programme complements its other work with new and established writers through its INSPIRE mentorship programme and the work it produces across its two stages Later this year a new course for local first-time directors will be launched by the theatre in recognition of the current gap in director training opportunities Hampstead Theatre’s participation programme is supported by Camden Council Further details on the projects can be found at hampsteadtheatre.com FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE A thorough independent investigation has found that no psychological harassment took place against any town employee Mayor Jeremy Levi announced at the March 4 council meeting "the investigation did not result in any recommendations as the town already has strong procedures in place to ensure a professional The well-being of our employees is of the utmost importance The conclusions of this independent investigation reinforce our confidence in the strength of our existing policies and our unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace rooted in integrity fairness and mutual respect....Employees are always encouraged to share their concerns through internal channels." and allegations emerged into the public sphere when CSL resident and former Hampstead employee Jeremy Biskin told council late last year that "during my time in Hampstead (She also sang to bullies/the media on “we can’t be friends,” but in a gentler more subtle/metaphorical way.) With these “Hampstead” lyrics she’s essentially saying: You people need to shut the fuck up and get your own lives you’re still wrong about everything,” she croons to her critics your seat’s nowhere near the table.” Ariana quips “But I find something sweet in your peculiar behavior / ‘Cause I think to be so dumb must be nice.” It’s giving “shut up” from Sweetener and I’m obsessed Ari asks a profound question: “What’s wrong with a little bit of poison?” She says she’d “rather feel everything than nothing every time.” It’s a beautiful sentiment — she’s like yeah but I’d rather follow my heart and have all these intense emotions than play it safe and feel numb I have to assume “Past Life” was inspired by Dalton and the end of that marriage “Always wondered what would happen if I let you lose me,” Ariana sings in the chorus “Always wondered what would happen if I let myself need more.” In multiple Eternal Sunshine tracks she seemingly reflects on the growing distance between her and Dalton she’s come to terms with the fact that her ex just wasn’t giving her enough “Might fuck around and elevate my expectations / Now I’m fine to leave you in a past life.” Evidently I think there’s also a reference to a Positions track in this song In the second verse of “Past Life,” Ari sings “I used to think you were the medicine / But you were just code blue.” I was reminded of “Love Language” when she says: “You’re the medication when I’m feeling anxious.” We love a callback.  © 2025 Betches All rights reserved Poetry by nature is insulated and indulgent Only some small degree of emotional restraint keeps it from being indulgent and some small degree of sharing it with others keeps it from being insulated… performing in an experimental comedy troupe and writing poetry containing wisdom and insight far beyond his years Max applies to Sarah Ruhl’s playwriting workshop he quickly realises he has found not only a mentor When Max finds out his childhood cancer has returned the two correspond continually - pursuing an understanding of life and of art and sharing their innermost thoughts with honesty and generosity Letters from Max is a rich mosaic of letters music and dialogue that tests theatre’s ability to express the ineffable Sarah Ruhl is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for her plays In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) and The Clean House Letters From Max premiered in New York in 2023 Director Blanche McIntyre returns to Hampstead following her triumphant production of The Invention of Love Her previous credits include The House of Shades and The Writer (both Almeida) and Tartuffe (National Theatre) 17 between New Hanover and Pender counties have probably noticed a bit of traffic congestion The good news is that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to alleviate the traffic in that area by building a bypass around the Hampstead area Here's what you need to know about those plans The Hampstead Bypass is a $505 million project by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) that aims to improve the U.S 17 corridor in Pender and New Hanover counties by constructing a bypass around the unincorporated area of Hampstead Reader questions we've answered: Find the answers to all your questions in one place with MyReporter Barksdale explained that crews have placed more than half — or 2.6 million yards — of borrow material on what will be the new section of highway “This requires a lot of earth moving and waiting time for the material to settle so that the new roadway is built up and not in a low-lying area in order to avoid drainage problems,” Barksdale said Do you have a question that you want answered and it may be featured in an upcoming story He noted crews have also constructed seven of the eight culverts that will go underneath the highway and completed one of five bridges that will be used for the project He added that this highway includes about five miles of new location as well as upgrading and widening nearly two miles of existing U.S Barksdale also said the contractor is “doing a lot of embankment work for the new bridges.” requires a lot of dirt to be hauled to where the bridges and roadway will go over the highway and they must wait for several months to let these large mounds of dirt settle before building structures and roadway over them,” he said 'A drastic change': How Pender County is growing and planning for the future Barksdale said construction for segment B is expected to be completed in summer 2027 The completion date is not yet listed for segment A Renee Spencer is the community engagement editor at the StarNews You may also submit questions about issues in the Cape Fear region to MyReporter@starnewsonline.com to Herschol Wayne Oxford II and Judith (Salay) Oxford His smile would light up the room and his laugh was contagious He grew into the most kind and generous man Cameron had this incredible gift – the ability to make everyone around him feel seen He poured his energy into fixing our problems Cameron always had an impressive amount of knowledge and knowhow when it came to anything He touched many lives in his time here with us Joyce Rossiter and Joyce Smith; his grandfather Joseph Salay Sr.; his great grandfather Ernest Groskopf Sr; his great grandmother Bobbi Groskopf; special friend Kat Voli; and numerous aunts Cameron was predeceased by his grandfathers and Richard “Smitty” Smith; and his grandmother Laura Oxford We have made a Facebook group for memories to be shared His memorial service will be at 4:00 pm on Sunday at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home in Wilmington with Pastor Merrell McKoy officiating Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting Tribute Wall above Quinn McGowen Funeral Home of Wilmington is serving the family designed by Pinzauer and titled Maresfield Gardens is a London home blending new design and traditional details Nestled in leafy north London this Hampstead house preserves its historical architectural features while inviting light and blending in contemporary touches was created by architecture studio Pinzauer who gave the project an interior facelift and a new extension The home used to be the former Anna Freud Centre a large detached Victorian townhouse within the Fitzjohns/Netherhall Conservation Area Part of it contains a new studio space at the rear of the garden looking over the greenery and the original house ‘The historic context and surrounding landscape were key inspirations for us,’ shares the London-based design studio the opportunity to design a structure that would both complement the character of the 19th-century townhouse and introduce strong contemporary spaces.' 'The new spaces were designed to enhance the spatial quality of the existing building whilst taking full advantage of the abundant gardens around it This led to the idea of “a pavilion in the park” with Sol LeWitt’s Structures being a close conceptual reference for us.’ At the core of the new extension is an exposed concrete staircase which takes visitors through its two levels the building's revamped layout echoes the original plans and preserves the intricate architectural features of the historic townhouse extending a 19th-century townhouse did pose a few challenges ‘The precision required by the new structure often clashed with the imprecision of the existing building demanding careful coordination and patience from the client design team and contractor,’ explained the studio The lower floors extend towards the garden with an open its minimalist colonnade facade design allowing in a flood of natural light is an intimate space at the end of the garden This fluidity between the indoors and outdoors is exactly what Pinzauer wanted to achieve as the architects explain: ‘We would like residents to feel a distinct connection to the outdoor spaces whilst sensing the thoughtful balance between the new and old elements of the building.’ escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox the design highlight for them would be the captivating spiral staircase ‘The spiral staircase stands out as a particular highlight It was a detail that felt like a small victory; despite the technical challenges it presented the final sculptural quality of the staircase is a testament to the client’s belief in our design idea and their confidence in seeing it through.' pinzauer.com Staff WriterTianna Williams is Wallpaper*s staff writer with work spanning from social media content creation to editorial When she isn’t writing extensively across varying content pillars ranging from design she also helps put together the daily newsletter writing about gorgeously designed houses and restaurants and day-dreaming about her next travel destination Running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes including an interval we’re their food source and we’re heading towards extinction Mia is going out of her mind in a flat with a baby that won’t feed Her son Alfie’s getting bullied at school; her husband Joe is working all hours for the police on a job he can’t talk about; the neighbour keeps blasting music at 2am; and another body has been found in the Thames As Mia desperately looks for something in her life she can control Alfie’s teacher Ana proposes an unconventional route to empowerment – and suddenly the hunted becomes the hunter… John Donnelly’s genre-busting new play is at once a sophisticated critique of the way we live now and a supernatural thriller Donnelly’s other plays include The Knowledge (Bush) and The Pass (Royal Court) Director Blanche McIntyre returns to Hampstead following her record-breaking production of The Invention of Love An Audio Introduction is available for this production Click here to listen to the Apex Predator audio introduction A transcript of the audio introduction is available, please click here to download   Hampstead Theatre announces today that Dickie Beau’s critically acclaimed production Showmanism will play a strictly limited run at the theatre this summer Having premiered at Theatre Royal Bath in 2022 the ‘astonishing’ (★★★★ The Guardian) and ‘a work of genius’ (★★★★★ What’s On Stage) production will play Hampstead’s Main Stage from 18 June to 12 Hampstead Theatre today announces the cast for the European premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s Letters From Max which plays Hampstead Downstairs from 23 May to 28 June with a press night scheduled for Monday 2 June Laura Whitmore talks to London Theatre about taking on a role with bite in Apex Predator Laura Whitmore talks to Ham & High about playing Ana in John Donnelly's new thriller Apex Predator Hampstead Theatre today announces the full cast for House of Games a new production of Richard Bean’s gripping adaptation of David Mamet’s noir thriller it plays Hampstead’s Main Stage from 2 May to 7 June Hampstead Theatre today announces full casting for the world premiere of Personal Values by Chloë Lawrence-Taylor Lyn Gardner catches up with Jack Bradfield before his debut play opens at Hampstead Downstairs Hampstead Theatre today announce the full cast for the world premiere of Apex Predator by John Donnelly which plays Hampstead’s Main Stage from 22 March to 26 April with a press night on Monday 31 March Thematic: Depictions of sexual harassment and indecent exposure Use of strong language and discussions of animal death Ariana Grande *finally* dropped eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead, and it’s even better than I expected! After announcing the album alongside a short film, fans have been anxiously awaiting new music from the singer This release added six bonus tracks to Eternal Sunshine which Ari originally dropped in March 2024 Grande is known for sneaking tidbits of reflection about her life into her songs and it seems she did just this in her track “Hampstead.” “Hampstead” is the last song on the deluxe album and makes references to Grande’s 2020 track “pov,” which has many fans wondering if this new song is about her ex-husband Dalton Gomez as “pov” references the couple falling in love Throughout “Hampstead” Grande is heard singing “I’d rather be seen and alive than dying by your point of view ’cause nobody ever loved me like you do I’d love to see me from your point of view.” Talk about a complete 180 “Hampstead” and the repeated “I do’s” seem to be a nod to Grande’s wedding vows to Gomez. This, along with the fact that Grande and Gomez were seen in Hampstead before their divorce has some fans certain this song is about the end of their marriage Ariana lived with Dalton in Hampstead when she was filming Wicked….. pic.twitter.com/fbyzSasphY — baby_ (@ETERNALLY179341) March 22, 2025 HAMPSTEAD DALTON GOMEZ WHEN I CATCH YOU pic.twitter.com/izt4pWv7Sm — reanna ☆! (@hs1hrrysgf) March 28, 2025 However, many are also speculating that this song is about the public. After Grande’s divorce from Gomez, the star began a romance with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, which was met with a lot of public scrutiny People are thinking that these point-of-view lines are about the public you’re still wrong about everything / So far off your seat’s nowhere near the table,” it makes sense why fans think this song is about Grande’s feelings toward the general public’s perception of her and her relationships the way i’m almost sure hampstead is about the general public — a.🦄 (@xcowboygeniusx) March 28, 2025 Hampstead being her calling the public a bunch of idiots who know nothing — M (@embermuna) March 28, 2025 One thing that is not up for debate is the beautiful vocals that accompany the song. Grande has also shared that this has been her favorite song to write it definitely gives us fans a sneak peek into her life the star will keep being open with us and soundtracking both happy and sad moments alike borderline hoarding and home dinners among chefs Sun 13 Apr 2025 07.45 CESTShareEarly riser I like to be up at 6.30am and off to an empty Hampstead Heath I’ve got antisocial dogs who think they own the park Then I can spend the rest of the day at home away from everyone I’m old enough to remember when everything was closed I miss that sense of the world being shuttered I’d start to sort the crap out in my house: I’m on the verge of becoming a reformed hoarder I’m slowly sorting out all I’ve accumulated and love when everyone pisses off and I can pick a room to start working through I’m a nightmare on eBay when it comes to kitchen stuff: plates I don’t put stuff away for special occasions Sundays growing up We went to mass and Catholic Sunday school when we were young we’d come home and sit round the table having a family roast A friend of ours has lodged with us for 20 years – he’s part of the family Dish from Waitrose with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Shelagh Fogarty is Leading Britain's Conversation the UK’s highest court ruled that only biological women are deemed legally female It means that trans women will not be legally able to enter women's only spaces But Kenwood Ladies’ Pond in Hampstead Heath has said it's keeping its inclusive self-ID policy introduced by the City of London Corporation in 2019 The London authority confirmed the controversial policy would “remain in effect at this time” despite the Supreme Court judgement Feminist campaigners have blasted the move director of campaigns at the human rights charity Sex Matters told The Telegraph: “Feminist campaigners have been telling the City of London for years that its policy allowing men into facilities such as Kenwood Ladies’ Pond on Hampstead Heath is invasive “Now the Supreme Court’s decision makes the inclusion of men in designated women’s spaces untenable." Read more: Furious residents slam 'homophobic' posters as locals clash over 'f*** tree' in Hampstead Heath Read more: Missing man's mother criticises police as they search Hampstead Heath pond The self-ID policy has been a major point of contention sparking outrage among feminists women vowing to "reclaim" the pond They have clashed with trans activist in a bitter feud over who gets to access the space The women-only natural bathing spot is the only one of its kind in the UK and has been around for at least a century.A City of London Corporation spokesperson has hit back at claims that the policy is unlawful in light of the Supreme Court ruling He said: “The City Corporation is compliant with existing UK law He added that “a carefully considered decision.. This comes after Kenwood Ladies' Pond Association (KLPA) a volunteer-led group promoting the interests of the north London pond rejected a motion that "only those born female in sex can use the pond" The group said in a statement: "Individuals will have their own views about the Supreme Court ruling "The Ladies' Pond is open to all women and girls over the age of eight and trans women have been swimming there for many years without incident The Ladies' Pond is well staffed by lifeguards and stewards who are there to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all users "As the KLPA is not responsible for managing the pond including defining who is allowed to access the pond it is unlikely that the Supreme Court ruling is relevant to the KLPA's existence or activities." See more Latest News See more World News See more More Topics and Sara Levy and Eve Rochman of the new Pigeon dans le parc powered by Zera Café cut the ribbon to open the new café at Hampstead Park Azrieli Foundation manager of neurodiverse initiatives Carly Goodman owner of Pigeon Café; and D’Arcy McGee MNA Elisabeth Prass look on was held recently at the Adessky Community Centre in Hampstead Park to officially open the new Pigeon dans le parc powered by Zera Café which is housed rent free at the community centre is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to providing employment opportunities for neurodivergent adults including those on the autism spectrum and those with severe ADHD On hand for last week’s event were Eve Rochman founder and director of the Zéra Café; Jonathan Dresner owner of Pigeon Café; Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi and councillors Jack Edery and Michael Goldwax café project manager Sara Levy and Azrieli Foundation manager of neurodiverse initiatives Carly Goodman which also has a kitchen at Federation CJA for catering was awarded last October the foundation’s first $100,000 INfinity Prize The prize “aims to create employment equity boost awareness and help take a big step toward creating a more diverse and inclusive society.” “The foundation had asked for submissions from social enterprises for collaborative business pitches to increase employment opportunities for people who are neurodivergent,” Rochman told The Suburban “I told this story about opening a café at Hampstead Park but I didn’t think we were going to win the prize.” Rochman added that the process began when she spoke about Zéra Café at the Adath Israel Synagogue and Edery knew the community centre kiosk was available “and he came up with the idea that we should take it over Five new employees were hired for the café at the community centre only one in four neurodivergent people are employed said he is proud to be a part of the opening and collaboration with Zéra Café and we’re employing these amazing people,” he added “It’s a fantastic partnership and I feel very proud to be a part of it.” the Official Opposition Critic for Persons Living with a Disability or with Autism Spectrum Disorder The neurodivergent community has so much to offer so initiatives like this are the first path to exposing people to the realities and allowing them to know that they may be different Levi said the opening is a “momentous occasion what can we do in the [community centre space] that would benefit the community and Jack came to council with this great idea “We welcome them with open arms,” said Goldwax joel@thesuburban.com The north-west London enclave loved by Canada’s new PM Homes & Property | Celebrity homes There is a question mark over where Mark Carney will choose to live in his new role as Prime Minister of Canada He now has three official residences at his disposal (in Ottawa Montreal and Harrington Lakes) but his predecessor has called for a new official residence to be built given the “terrible condition” of the principle home This is not a problem Carney faced when he moved to London with his family to take up the role as Governor of the Bank of England in 2013 less due to any wild antics than thanks to his generous remuneration package and making him one of the highest paid central bankers in the world This included a £250,000 annual housing allowance but Carney was praised for his “down-to-earth” choice of neighbourhood, settling with his British-born wife, Diana, and four daughters first in West Hampstead and then in 2015 in an eight-bedroom house in nearby South Hampstead The Arts & Crafts property with its wine cellar glass cupola-topped sunroom and separate studio with kitchenette cost £3,500 per week and some neighbours blamed Carney for shining a spotlight on their relatively under the radar area and pushing the rents up But Carney certainly got to know the neighbourhood while he was there – in a typically understated way He was known to frequent his local barber on Mill Lane and was even spotted running the 10 km in to Threadneedle Street despite being conveniently placed for several Tube lines His daughters attended South Hampstead High School a short walk away The family stayed in the house on Compayne Gardens in the distinctly unflashy pocket of north-west London until 2020 when they moved back to Canada and Andrew Bailey became the new Governor would cost around £6 million to buy,” says Mark Pollack Co-Founding Director of Aston Chase who sold the house “If the property were to be rented in the current market it would be valued at around £4,000 per week £500 per week more than when the Carneys lived there.” Carney isn’t even Compayne Gardens’ first famous resident; poet and writer T.S Eliot moved to No3 shortly after his wedding in 1915 although he described it as a “gloomy house… with long dark corridors” The area still has its fair share of celebrities – Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Dua Lipa, Derek Jacobi and Bill Nighy are just a few of the famous faces who call it home. “The village feel of West Hampstead is also a huge appeal to buyers and tenants alike; the area offers a high quality of life with access to boutique shops with the added bonus of it being just two stops on the tube from Hampstead Heath.” it’s thought that Carney returned to his previous home in Rockcliffe Park this area is prestigious without being ostentatious – noticeably similar to Carney’s former London neighbourhood BBC admits to ‘lapse’ in standards after Today coverage of Harry interview