Birmingham hospital swimming pool to close over safety risks
The Morris Centre pool at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital will shut indefinitely due to major building repairs. The closure impacts NHS staff, veterans, and community groups.
The Morris Centre pool at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital will shut indefinitely due to major building repairs. The closure impacts NHS staff, veterans, and community groups.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
Swimmers from St Helens, Prescot, and across the North West delivered a medal-laden weekend at the Trafford Metro meet, while Masters athletes triumphed at the European Short Course Championships in Poland.
Manchester's Agy Górzyńska, a three-time world champion arm wrestler, reveals her unusual secret to success: a chicken liver breakfast. Discover her journey from construction site contests to global glory.
Agy Górzyńska, an eight-time British champion, credits her success to a unique fried chicken liver breakfast. Discover the diet that fuels her strength.
Dafydd Pett from Bridgend has won the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2025 award for his beekeeping, youth work, and pollinator advocacy. Discover his inspiring story.
Petra Varga of Wirral Metro clinched gold in the 200m Individual Medley with a personal best at the Swim England Winter Championships in Sheffield. Discover all the local medal winners and standout performances from a thrilling weekend of swimming.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the 11th British F1 world champion after securing the title with a podium finish in Abu Dhabi. Read the full race report and analysis.
33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
Young swimmers from across Merseyside and Halton delivered stunning performances at a Warrington meet, securing numerous gold medals and personal best times. Discover the standout athletes.
Reggae legend Apache Indian receives an Honorary Music Champion award, expressing pride in his Handsworth roots and British identity. Read his inspiring speech.
City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
Discover 7 stunning wild swimming locations in Cumbria and the proven health benefits of cold water immersion. Expert tips for safe swimming included.
Former champion boxer Frankie Gavin issues urgent health warning from his hospital bed, stating 'diabetes is no joke'. The Birmingham sports star urges action.
Richard Williams from Worcestershire battled depression and alcohol abuse. Discover how outdoor swimming became his lifeline and changed his life for the better.
Richard Williams transformed his life through outdoor swimming after battling depression and alcohol abuse. Discover how cold water therapy helped him achieve sobriety and happiness.
City of Liverpool swimmers delivered outstanding performances at the Blackpool Lights meet, securing numerous gold medals and personal bests. Discover the full list of local champions.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty addresses family feud involving his mother Caroline and reveals police investigation details ahead of wedding to Holly Ramsay. Read his emotional statement.
Discover why a family found their perfect UK holiday in Cornwall's Port Gaverne, with stunning coastal swims, seafood, and Doc Martin locations. Plan your staycation with exclusive offers.
Liverpool athlete Abbie Roscoe triumphs at British Transplant Games in Manchester, winning four gold medals just two years after life-changing kidney transplant from her mother.
A vibrant new mural celebrating Birmingham's iconic People's Pool has been unveiled at Moseley Road Baths, transforming the historic building's exterior while honouring its community heritage.
Discover the inspiring journey of a West Midlands para-cyclist who transformed tragedy into triumph, becoming national champion just two years after a devastating accident.
Atherstone prepares for a transformative £27 million leisure facility featuring state-of-the-art swimming pools, fitness suites, and community spaces, promising to boost wellbeing and social connections.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach opens up about the emotional challenges she faced after winning the glitterball trophy, revealing her unexpected post-victory struggles and how she's navigating life after the dance floor.
Lancaster's popular History & Tourism Hub receives vital funding boost from Lancashire County Council's Community Champion scheme, securing its future as a cultural destination.