Dad left with one leg DOUBLE the size of other after canal swim causes horror infection
Dad-of-two Sam McAlpine Peyre went swimming in the Stroudwater Navigation Canal and felt unwell when he woke up…
New initiative to tackle furniture poverty in Stoke-on-Trent
Published: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 Stoke-on-Trent City Council is tackling furniture poverty by giving unwanted household goods a…
London is opening a Thames bathing spot… full of toxic chemicals
The first official bathing spot on the River Thames in London has dangerous levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’…
Filip flies past Olympic champions in Edinburgh
Jersey teen Filip Nowacki produced a stunning performance at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet, taking gold in both…
Swimming coach Peter Key retires after 34 years
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You can get to the stunning “Land of 100,000 Lakes” from Manchester in two hours, for just £33pp
Credit: Patrick Federi via Unsplash Save If you’re looking to swap the bustle of Deansgate for the serene…
Exercise Science Keeps Missing the Point
February is when a lot of gym shoes start gathering dust—but economist Emily Oster argues in a…
R100 Million Virgin Active Wellness Playground Overview
Luxury fitness now comes with a R100 million price tag. There are gyms, and then there are lifestyle…
Viral diving video turns dangerous: Oman issues urgent warning after man swims with killer whale
Viral Whale Video Sparks Safety Alert: Oman Authorities Say This Could Be Deadly Oman’s Environment Authority has issued…
Olympian Katie Ledecky’s nutrition trick to ‘fuel like a champion’
The 2028 Summer Olympics are a couple of years away, but Katie Ledecky is ready to dive in.…