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ISL to Relaunch in 2026 Before LA 2028 Games

The International Swimming League is set for a major comeback in 2026, aiming to build a sustainable global competition with a new commercial strategy. Read more about the plans.

Court challenge to Hampstead Heath trans swimming policy

A rights group argues that allowing entry to single-sex ponds based on self-identification is unlawful. The City of London Corporation is reviewing its policy after a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Read the latest.

Harry Enfield opens up on hearing loss and ageing

Comedy legend Harry Enfield discusses his hearing loss, exploiting OAP discounts, and the changing TV landscape in a frank podcast interview. Discover his surprising take on getting older.

Titmus to retire after Paris 2024 Olympics

Australian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus reveals she'll likely retire after next year's Olympics, setting up an epic final showdown with American rival Katie Ledecky.

Hampstead Heath ponds implement transgender swimming ban

London's historic bathing ponds introduce new gender segregation rules after female bathers staged bizarre demonstrations wearing fake beards and mankinis to highlight their concerns about transgender access to single-sex facilities.

Swim instructor jailed for child sex abuse

A Nova Scotia swimming instructor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a horrific campaign of sexual abuse against multiple young children entrusted to his care.

Ian Thorpe: I almost quit before Sydney 2000 glory

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe opens up for the first time about his devastating mental health crisis and how he nearly walked away from swimming just months before his historic Sydney 2000 triumph.

Olympic Sprinter Cody Simpson Alleges Racial Profiling

Olympic swimmer Cody Simpson claims he was racially profiled by police while test driving a Hyundai in Australia. The sprinter, of Caribbean descent, details the 'humiliating' stop and the broader conversation it sparks.

Countryfile urges schools to install wildlife ponds for learning

Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.

Toddler's Tragic Pool Drowning in Westminster

A devastating incident in Westminster as a toddler tragically drowns in a backyard swimming pool. Influencer Emilie Kiser's home becomes the centre of a community's grief, raising urgent questions about pool safety and child supervision.

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