Pentwyn community celebrates reopening of saved swimming pool
Pentwyn Leisure Centre's pool reopens on July 27 after years of campaigning, with a new 25m pool, slide, and aquatic play area.
Category : Aquatics
Teens sprint to Essex beach rescue after spotting casualties
A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl died after getting into difficulty in the sea at West Mersea beach. Three teen workers from a nearby cafe rushed to help.
Hero teens sprint onto Mersea beach after spotting casualties
Two dead and one seriously injured after incident at West Mersea beach in Essex; teenage workers from nearby cafe among first responders.
Adam Peaty vows swimming will do talking after wedding drama
Adam Peaty has vowed to let his swimming do the talking following his high-profile wedding to Holly Ramsay and family fallout, ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Pentwyn Leisure Centre pool reopening after six-year closure
Pentwyn Leisure Centre's pool in Cardiff will reopen on July 27, 2026, after being closed since the Covid-19 pandemic, with new features including a slide and accessible floors.
Girl, 11, died in Thames after trying to retrieve lost shoe
Kaliyah Coa, 11, died after entering the River Thames to help retrieve a lost shoe. An inquest recorded accidental death.
McCann Siblings Sean and Amelie Set for Commonwealth Games
Madeleine McCann's younger brother Sean, 21, has been selected to swim for Scotland at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, alongside his twin sister Amelie. He aims for the 2028 Olympics.
McCann's Brother Sean Competes at Commonwealth Games
Sean McCann, 21, brother of missing Madeleine McCann, will represent Scotland in swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, starting July 23.
Spanish Pilot's World Cup Prank Devastates Argentina Fans
A Spanish pilot falsely announced Argentina's World Cup win over the intercom, sparking celebrations before revealing Spain won, leaving fans heartbroken mid-flight.
Toddler Dies After Drowning in Pond in Crosby
A three-year-old boy has died after falling into a pond on Brownmoor Lane in Crosby, Merseyside. Emergency services attended, but the child was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police say the death is not suspicious.
Mum Gives Birth to Rare Identical Quadruplets in Australia
An Australian woman has given birth to rare, naturally-conceived identical quadruplets after already having four children, defying odds of 1 in 15 million pregnancies.
Brit pensioner gored by bull at San Fermin festival
An 86-year-old British pensioner from Halesowen was gored by a bull during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, becoming the oldest participant injured. A second Brit, aged 24, was also hospitalised.
Girl, 11, Dies After Hair Trapped in Pool Suction Outlet
Alice Ferrari, 11, died after her hair became trapped in a swimming pool's suction outlet at a lido in Sestri Levante, Italy. The pool co-manager cut her hair free, but she later died in hospital.
Man Dies After Sea Difficulty at Cullercoats Bay
A man in his 20s has died and another is in hospital after being recovered from the sea at Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside on Sunday evening.
Man dies after being pulled from sea at Cullercoats beach
A man in his 20s died and another is in serious condition after getting into difficulty in the sea at Cullercoats beach, North Tyneside, on Sunday evening.
Shark Bites Off Half of British Woman's Bicep; She Survives
Biologist Helen Fairlamb lost half her bicep in a November 2024 shark attack off Hawaii. She survived by striking the shark's gills, following advice from another survivor.
Hero Boy, 5, as Batman Helps Rescue Man from Drowning
A five-year-old boy dressed as Batman spotted a man frantically waving from a disappearing sandbank in New Brighton, leading to a rescue by the RNLI and Coastguard.
Stirling swimmer aims to repay Scotland with Commonwealth medals
Olympian Angharad Evans, British champion in 100m and 200m breaststroke, says she wants to repay Scotland for 'making her an athlete' by winning medals at the Commonwealth Games after thriving at the University of Stirling.
DJ Fat Tony on Sex Addiction and Finding Love
DJ Fat Tony reveals his sex addiction struggles in new book 'Recover Me', opens up about abuse, and finding love with husband Stavros. He also comments on social media ban for under-16s.
O'Callaghan Cleared for Commonwealth Games After Spinal Fractures
Australian Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan was told to 'stop swimming immediately' last month due to spinal stress fractures but has been cleared to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Teen Dancer Dies in Accident at Falls of Falloch
Freya MacLean, 19, died at Falls of Falloch near Stirling. Her family described her as a 'beautiful soul' who brought joy to everyone. Police treat death as unexplained but not suspicious.
Rare solar eclipse over Europe: When and where to watch
On August 12, 2026, a rare solar eclipse will darken skies over Europe for the first time since 1999. UK observers will see up to 90% of the Sun obscured in a dramatic partial eclipse.
Hartlepool RNLI rescues person trapped on rocks at South Pier
A person was rescued from rocks at Hartlepool's South Pier on Monday afternoon, with RNLI volunteers and emergency services working together to extract the casualty to hospital.
Dad and Dog Walker Die Rescuing Children in North East Sea
A father died trying to save his children at Seaton Carew beach, along with a dog walker who rushed to help. Eyewitnesses describe the tragic riptide incident.
Stockport teen, 14, youngest Team England Commonwealth athlete
Ursula Carroll, 14, from Stockport, will make her senior international debut at Glasgow 2026 as Team England's youngest athlete after a shock call-up.
Cowboys & Aliens: Craig and Ford Western on TV Tonight
Cowboys & Aliens, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, airs tonight on BBC One at 11:25pm. The 2011 Jon Favreau-directed Western sci-fi follows an outlaw and a cattleman teaming up to save townspeople from alien abduction.
Boy, 12, Airlifted After Dartmoor River Dive
A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after diving into the River Dart at Spitchwick, a popular swimming spot on Dartmoor, on Saturday. The road was closed for an hour as emergency services responded.
2,000-Year-Old 'iPhone' Found in Woman's Grave
A 2,137-year-old woman was unearthed with an 'iPhone'-like belt buckle in Russia's Atlantis. The jet stone artifact, inlaid with turquoise and red stones, dates to between 92 B.C. and A.D. 71.
Two Men Die Rescuing Children at Hartlepool Beach
Two men died after entering the sea to rescue two children in difficulty at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool. The children are safe; the men were pronounced dead despite immediate medical treatment.
Teen Dies in Darley Abbey River Rescue
An 18-year-old died after getting into difficulty swimming in the River Derwent at Darley Abbey. Five fire engines and three water rescue units were deployed. A younger teenager was rescued.
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