Open water swimming7 days agoWoman braves jellyfish and seals to conquer Channel swimKaren Mee, who completed the swim in 14 hours and 39 minutes, said it was a "surreal" experience.7 days ago10 Oct 2026Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closedWith Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.10 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Man barely able to walk after wife's computer errorSusanna Thorpe from Wiltshire accidentally selected the longest distance for her husband's charity swim.5 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Triathlete was 'very sick' in hospital after swimming in 'dirty' open waterA new project is using small sampling devices on triathletes to help test the water quality in Wales.4 Oct 202627 Sept 2026Sea dip goes ahead after pollution warning liftedBig Dip organisers say it is important to celebrate the coast after sewage pollution shuts beaches.27 Sept 202625 Sept 2026'I swam the Channel fuelled by Battenberg and tinned peaches'Nev Trotter swam the English Channel to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society in memory of his mum.25 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Girl, 10, swims in sea daily for a year for RNLI21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Girl, 10, doubles fundraising goal after sea swim Clara swims in the sea every day for a year to raise money for her local RNLI lifeboat station.21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Mayor hopes Boxing Day dip can be savedIt draws thousands of swimmers and spectators each year but it could now become a thing of the past.21 Sept 2026...
