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.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
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 historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.
Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
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.
San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history with unprecedented touchdown record in commanding victory over Los Angeles Chargers.
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich demolishes the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an incredible 2:12:25 and taking 43 seconds off the previous benchmark.
Gunners rewrite history books with unprecedented goal-scoring feat, breaking Chelsea's long-standing Premier League record in spectacular fashion at the Emirates.
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.
England captain Harry Kane continues his incredible scoring form, breaking yet another Bundesliga record as Bayern Munich secure a commanding 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their title defence.
The incredible discovery of a British woman's prototype Rolex, lost during her 1951 Channel swim, finally proves her record-breaking achievement and silences fraudulent rivals.