Sea swimmers urged to be cautious for New Year dips
Wild swimming groups across the UK are advising caution for traditional New Year's Day dips due to dangerous coastal conditions. Learn the essential safety tips.
Wild swimming groups across the UK are advising caution for traditional New Year's Day dips due to dangerous coastal conditions. Learn the essential safety tips.
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.
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.
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.
After decades of neglect and a monumental restoration effort, Bath's Georgian-era Cleveland Pools has triumphantly reopened as Britain's oldest lido, offering swimmers a unique heritage experience.
Britain's oldest public lido faces urgent restoration after severe flooding causes significant damage to the Grade II* listed Georgian swimming baths in Bath.
Australian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus drops bombshell announcement about retiring at 25 while opening up about her relationship with fellow athlete Kyle Chalmers in exclusive revelation.
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas initiates landmark legal challenge against policy banning transgender women from female sports categories, setting the stage for a major equality battle in competitive swimming.
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.
Discover Amsterdam's best-kept secret - wild swimming locations perfect for cooling off during summer. From tranquil lakes to urban beaches, explore where locals take the plunge.
Australian swimming champion Mollie O'Callaghan becomes victim of fabricated quotes about transgender athlete Lia Thomas in disturbing social media hoax targeting women's sports.
Swimming Australia launches investigation after fabricated quotes attributed to champion swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan about transgender athlete Lia Thomas circulate online, sparking controversy ahead of Paris Olympics.
Former pop sensation Cody Simpson shocks fans with major career announcement, revealing his bid to qualify for the Australian Olympic swimming team in Paris 2024.
In an incredible tale of survival, British endurance swimmer James Owen fends off two separate shark attacks during training swim in Australia's iconic harbour.
A four-year-old girl has tragically drowned during a swimming lesson in a devastating incident that has left a community in mourning and raised serious questions about water safety protocols.
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.
London's historic bathing ponds could implement new rules limiting transgender users' access, sparking heated debate about inclusion and single-sex spaces.
Olympic champion reveals the clever hiding spot where he keeps his precious gold medals safe from potential thieves at his Melbourne home.
A groundbreaking conservation project in Norfolk has achieved the impossible: reviving a 140-year-old 'ghost pond' and bringing its long-dormant seeds back to life, offering new hope for UK biodiversity.
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines launches scathing attack on Hollywood celebrities Ben Stiller and Jimmy Kimmel for their stance on transgender athletes in women's sports. The debate intensifies as Gaines joins Charlie Kirk's podcast.
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.
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.
The River Tiber in Rome, once a polluted no-go zone, is being transformed into a swimmable waterway, with the first official bathing areas planned within four years under a major environmental initiative.
Australian swimming star Mack Horton discloses harrowing criminal threats against his family after his high-profile anti-doping stand against Chinese rival Sun Yang during the Tokyo Olympics.
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 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.
Discover how Angela found the ultimate Brighton escape. From a secret nudist beach to a new Hove apartment, sea swims, and the perfect chippy, this is the blueprint for a perfect British seaside summer.
Plans unveiled for a stunning new open-air swimming facility in the heart of London's financial district, featuring a 25m pool and panoramic city views.
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.
Our in-depth review of the Beatbot Aquasense Pro 2 Ultra reveals why this intelligent robotic pool cleaner is dominating the market with its advanced AI navigation, powerful scrubbing, and energy-efficient performance.