Three migrants were rescued from their sinking inflatable kayak by a builder on his way home to Britain after swimming from Dover to Calais for charity today. Justin Legge, 49, started the 21-mile journey at 1.30am, raising almost £24,000 in memory of a friend who died of leukaemia. He was on his way back across … Read more
I have made it my life’s mission to search out the most perfect lakes to swim in – and Britain is blessed with remote and bracing bodies of water that cry out to be enjoyed. From Lake District classics to distant Welsh wonders and bracing lochs in Scotland’s wildest places, these are our greatest lakes … Read more
She’s had a busy few days, dealing with an explosive break-up and announcing that she’s the new face of budget airline Wizz Air. Yet Gemma Collins put the drama behind her as she enjoyed a fun pool day at her brother’s lavish home in Essex on Wednesday following her split from James Argent. The TOWIE star, 39, … Read more
Sand artist, 57, who created giant masterpieces on the coastline of Britain dies of heart attack while swimming in sea at a beach he loved A man died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at a beach in Cornwall Marc Treanor, 57, was a sand artists who created large pieces of work Devon and … Read more
Stanley Johnson laughed off claims he broke lockdown rules set out by offering to wear his swimming shorts on his head as he emerged from his holiday retreat. The Prime Minister’s father has faced fierce criticism this week for flying to Greece but protested his innocence when spotted by reporters yesterday on return from an … Read more
Chillin’! Golden Retriever floats on four pool noodles unbothered by the woes of the world in an adorable video An adorable pooch enjoyed some time out on an above ground pool, resting on a set of pool noodles The lackadaisical dog doesn’t even seem to notice the cameraperson filming them enjoying their time in the … Read more
Father dies after getting into swimming difficulty with his son off the coast of Cornwall Air ambulance, police and the RNLI lifeboat rushed to Porthcurno, Cornwall Coastguard confirmed that the man’s body had been recovered from the water Father was pronounced dead at the scene, while the son has survived By Jack Wright For Mailonline … Read more
Tributes are paid to 20-year-old man who died after swimming with friends at Scottish beauty spot Keivan Ulhaq ‘got into difficulty in water’ at Lochore Meadows, near Lochgelly, Fife, last night Bystanders pulled him from the water and emergency services were called around 6pm He was taken to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, but died a short … Read more
Wealthy Britons have been splashing out on private swimming pools and outdoor kitchens during the coronavirus lockdown. Without expensive holidays to pay for, Britain’s super rich are spending their money on home improvements designed to recreate the luxury they had sought abroad. Premier League footballers, company directors and pharmaceutical bosses are spending a minimum of £90,000 … Read more
Oh deer! Three kayakers rescue a young deer frantically swimming in the middle of Lake Erie and guide it back to land Three kayakers paddling out in Lake Erie were shocked to find a young deer scared and frantically swimming about two miles from land on May 26 One of the men filmed their effort … Read more