Well we haven't seen the attendance figures but although it sets no legal precedent we find the council's decision very strange. Why didn't they give him a male-only swim to make things even. But what do we know?

"North Somerset Council has ended its women-only swimming sessions after a man complained they were sexist."

(Via BBC NEWS | England | Bristol | Male protest ends all-women swim: .)

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| national news | 24 January 2006; 4:47:14 PM |# | | Discuss |

"Protesters who have occupied the site of the former Bristol North swimming baths since Saturday have been served with an eviction notice.

The building, on Gloucester Road, has been derelict for three months.

The group is demanding that it is reopened to provide a non-commercial space for the community.

A city council spokesman said a security team had visited the site and discussed the matter with the police and the protesters."

(Via BBC NEWS | England | Bristol | Council evicts pool protesters : .)

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| national news | 24 January 2006; 3:38:36 PM |# | | Discuss |

Uxbridge Lido Action Group report "Work has begun on the running track, which is part of the sports complex. Funding still has to be obtained for the pools. The plan is for an indoor Olympic pool alongside a refurished outdoor pool. The downside is that the two shallow ends will be converted to baby pools and the large building on the east side will overshadow the pool, envelope the the cafe and block the view over the countryside". More information from Edmund O'Brien 01865 632360

Lots of information, including architects models, of the plans for Uxbridge Lido and adjacent sports complex, as well as old pictures of the lido on Hillingdon Council website here and a bit about Uxbridge lido on our website here and the wonderful Lido website here.

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| Uxbridge Lido | 24 January 2006; 1:39:32 AM |# | | Discuss |