England

Dec 20, 2018

Cleveland Pools in Bath will receive a multi-million pound grant to restore 200-year-old building

Sky News reports: The plans include a 25-metre swimming pool, children’s splash area, pavilion and cafe for the public. Water will be nat...

Feb 12, 2018

Freedom to Swim in Scotland Protected

The National reports: Robert Hamilton’s dream of an open water regulator was torpedoed by near unanimous opposition from swimmers and swi...

Dec 31, 2016

Who Pulled the Plug on Australian River Swimming?

Pollution has changed the face of river swimming across the world. Not that pollution in itself has put people off outdoor swimming. In t...

Dec 25, 2016

What a Nanny State of Affairs

The Telegraph reports: A”nanny state” council are trying to stop Christmas bathers from having a festive dip due to health and safety co...

Dec 7, 2016

Swimmers Live Longer!

Hindustan Times reports: Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death, and in particular ...

Jul 18, 2016

Thousands take FREE Outdoor – Swim Safe – Lessons

The Daily Echo reports: FREE outdoor swimming and water safety sessions for up to 2,700 children will be held in Sandbanks Beach from the...

Jul 14, 2016

Britain to Exit the EU just as Swimming Becomes more European

Rutland Water Aqua Park If you like outdoor swimming and have traveled in Europe you’ll have been delighted to discover that swimming in ...

Jun 14, 2016

First Woman to Complete Thames Swim

The Saudi Gazette reports: Mariam Saleh Binladen, a dentist from Saudi Arabia, has set a new record as the first Swimming to inspire more...

Mar 23, 2015

One in Five Adults Cannot Swim!

The Telegraph reports: One in five adults cannot swim, survey warns Up to nine million adults – 20 per cent of men and 22 per cent of wom...

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