Open water swimming3 days agoHundreds brave the cold for Boxing Day swimsPeople in Devon and Cornwall take the plunge in the sea for charity.3 days agoEngland4 days agoWoman braves North Sea in Advent swim challengeA woman raises £2,000 for a homelessness charity by swimming in the cold sea... or in an iced bath.4 days agoEngland6 days agoHere's where you can take a Christmas dipHardy swimmers are braving the chilly North Sea on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.6 days agoEngland21 Dec 2024Winter solstice swimmers take dip in Bristol HarbourIt's the first time swimming has been allowed in Bristol's harbour at the Winter Solstice.21 Dec 2024Bristol3 Dec 2024Sewage bacteria above legal limits at NI swimming spotsExpert testing carried out for BBC Spotlight found harmful bacteria well in excess of legal limits. 3 Dec 2024Northern Ireland27 Nov 2024River bathing spot rated good in first yearCampaigners say the rating is "brilliant" as the site was only made a bathing spot six months ago.27 Nov 2024Suffolk19 Nov 2024River pollution near bathing site traced to farmThe Environment Agency issues a farm with a warning notice after water was polluted with slurry. 19 Nov 2024Shropshire19 Nov 2024Bathing water regulations are out of step - reportA report by the Office for Environmental Protection finds the public could be better protected.19 Nov 2024Northern Ireland19 Oct 2024Round-the-world walker swims across Caspian SeaThe ex-paratrooper from Hull started his epic hike in 1998 and now hopes to finish next year.19 Oct 2024Hull & East Yorkshire