As cold water swimming surges in popularity for its health benefits, the Dryrobe Advance Changing Robe has become a must-have. Discover why this £175 robe is praised by thousands for warmth and practicality.
Journalist Laura Hall recounts how a year of swimming in freezing Scandinavian, Greenlandic and Finnish waters, combined with sauna culture, reversed her burnout and reignited her passion for life. Discover her transformative journey.
American swimming legend Katie Ledecky delivered a stunning performance in Austin, clocking the second-fastest 1500m freestyle time ever recorded. Read about her historic swim and what it means for Paris 2024.
A charity aims to transform a former Thames Water depot into a biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds and beaches, rivalling popular London lidos. Read the full story.
A 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest could become a free, biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds and a sandy beach, pending council approval. Discover the community-led plans.
A woman was attacked by a piranha while swimming at a private club in Brazil, marking the tenth such incident in recent weeks. Officials warn of increased fish aggression during breeding season.
Swimmers will take a freezing dip at Tooting Bec Lido on January 31 to raise money for homeless charity Crisis. The event includes challenges for all levels, from first-timers to seasoned cold water swimmers.
A charity's four-year community vision aims to transform a 14-acre concrete depot in Hackney into a biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds. Discover the inclusive design and the ongoing battle for the land's future.
A 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest could become a free, biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds and a sandy beach, pending Hackney Council approval. The community-led project promises a nature-first haven for locals.
The City of London Corporation is reviewing the seasonal schedule of Hampstead Heath's Mixed Pond, with a view to potentially opening it year-round due to soaring demand for open water swimming.
Plans for a free, naturally filtered wild swimming spot with a sandy beach in East London's Hackney could accommodate up to 1,200 swimmers daily. See the ambitious vision.
Extensive searches are ongoing for 15-year-old Grace Keeling, missing after being swept into the sea off East Yorkshire. Her mother and a man died trying to save her.
Claire Keenan shares her journey learning to ocean swim in Sydney, from jellyfish stings to swimming with blue gropers. Discover how she built an enjoyable routine by the sea.
Plans for a floating, natural water swimming pool in Canary Wharf's Eden Dock have been approved. The 50-metre facility, set to open in summer 2026, will feature saunas and a clubhouse. Discover this new urban oasis.
A major rescue operation involving coastguard, RNLI, and emergency services is underway near Withernsea after two people went missing in the sea. Follow for live updates.
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, after reports of people in difficulty in freezing sea waters with horrendous conditions. Emergency services are on scene.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Brighton Beach on New Year's Day. The RNLI warns of cold water shock dangers during winter dips.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after trying to rescue a woman struggling in the sea off Brighton beach. Sussex Police confirm the tragic incident, as RNLI warns of cold water dangers.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering has died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Brighton beach on New Year's Day. Coastguard and RNLI teams were unable to save him. Read the full report.
Okunoshima, a Japanese island once home to a secret poison gas factory, is now overrun by rabbits. But its Instagram fame hides a precarious reality for the animals and a forgotten history. Discover the island's dual legacy.
A Russian-claimed Ukrainian drone attack on a Black Sea resort kills 24, injuring 50. The strike follows peace talks and escalates tensions. Read the latest developments.
A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 and injured 50 at a Black Sea resort cafe on New Year's Eve, Russian officials claim. Explore the details and the escalating tensions amid ongoing peace talks.
For 10 years, scientist Jeroen Hoekendijk has documented the fragile sealife of the North Sea's Frisian Islands, a stark warning of climate change. Explore the brutal beauty of this unique ecosystem.
HM Coastguard urges extreme caution for New Year's Day dips after two swimmers disappeared in Devon on Christmas Day. Key safety advice for cold water conditions.
Finnish authorities detain cargo vessel suspected of damaging a vital undersea telecoms cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The incident raises security concerns in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea.
A woman miraculously survived after a high-speed crash ejected her from her car into a backyard swimming pool in Laughlin, Nevada. Homeowner describes the terrifying moment.
Ukrainian drone attacks target Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea ports, hitting wheat ships. Russia's strikes threaten global food security as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest.
The RNLI urges caution for festive sea dips after two swimmers vanished on Christmas Day. Key safety advice includes assessing conditions, avoiding solo swims, and wearing appropriate gear.
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.
Struggling with festive bloat? Shoppers hail Selfish Supps' Balance My Gut powder for rapid relief. This biotic blend with sea moss and superfoods is £29 at Boots. Read the glowing reviews.