Nearly HALF of England’s swimming pools are at risk of being closed by the end of the decade

Nearly HALF of England’s swimming pools are at risk of being closed by the end of the decade in shocking report in the wake of Team GB’s sweeping success at the Tokyo Olympics Almost half of Britain’s swimming pools could be shut down by 2030  A shocking report found only 2,468 facilities could remain amid … Read more

Happy Monday is here! Britons hit outdoor pools at 6am and cycle at midnight

Cyclists and golfers were out at Midnight and swimmers doing lengths at dawn today as England tentatively stepped out of lockdown and straight into a three-day spring heatwave with temperatures hitting 70F (21C) this afternoon and 76F (24C) tomorrow.   In a video address, Boris Johnson wished the country ‘the very best of luck’ and said he … Read more

Israel is roaring back to life thanks to Covid jab passports as gyms and swimming pools open

There is a new rule at Meir Elbaz’s synagogue near Tel Aviv. Only people who can produce a green pass, Israel’s new Covid passport, may cross the threshold. If you don’t have one of the highly-prized passes, you are relegated to the courtyard and forced to listen to prayers through the open windows. ‘It’s a … Read more

Woolworths, two swimming pools and a bakery are among more venues on Covid red alert in Melbourne 

A three-year-old child has been identified as one of two new local cases in Melbourne while authorities say her potentially infectious mother has been tested three times with completely different results.  Victorian Minister for Health Martin Foley said on Sunday the child and an unrelated hotel quarantine worker had attended a private dinner on Sydney … Read more

Surrey super-home has two swimming pools, tennis court, gym, spa and cinema

A Surrey mansion with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court, gym and cinema plus the ‘best view in Britain’ has gone on sale for £8.75million. Spur Point in Haslemere also has its own bar as well as a wine cellar and tasting room – where you can enjoy a tipple in style. The … Read more

Superyacht Ultra2 comes with two pools and an Imax cinema – and has a military-grade PANIC ROOM

It’s the perfect combination. This £180million (200million euros) superyacht isn’t just ultra opulent, it’s green too – perfect for eco-warrior billionaires. And it’s something of a floating fortress, because it comes with a state-of-the-art safe room. Stunning renderings reveal Ultra2, a 311ft vessel that its designers say is ‘ultra quality in both style and eco-friendliness’ … Read more

Tea-drinking Brits waste enough water to fill 28 Olympic swimming pools a day

Tea-drinking Brits waste enough water to fill 28 Olympic swimming pools a day by boiling double amount of water they really need, says energy supplier Utilita.   The 49.7 million British tea drinkers, who drink an average of four cups of tea a day, are actually boiling enough water for around 400 million drinks a day, … Read more

Tea-drinking Brits waste enough water to fill 28 Olympic swimming pools a year

Tea-drinking Brits waste enough water to fill 28 Olympic swimming pools a year by boiling double amount of water they really need, says energy supplier Utilita.   The 49.7 million British tea drinkers, who drink an average of four cups of tea a day, are actually boiling enough water for around 400 million drinks a year, … Read more

The women who have recreated their favourite foreign pools – in their own back gardens! 

With the prospect of relaxing by a sun-drenched swimming pool or enjoying an invigorating al fresco swim fading ever more into the realms of fantasy, the staycation has become the buzzword of 2020. Not so for these lucky families, who are enjoying their favourite holiday pool experiences at home. Despite our unpredictable British weather, according to … Read more

New book Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools makes a splash with examples from London to Sydney

This is certainly a great book to plunge into. Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world’s best lidos, from a spaceship-like pool in Hong Kong to Icebergs – a pool full of ‘frothy surf’ in Sydney.  As well as presenting the best places for an alfresco dip, the … Read more