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By Will Symons published
Amazon has slashed the prices of sport-specific Shokz headphones for Prime Day - we've selected three offers on models we rate

Infrared rays, biodegradable neoprene and recycled fabrics - Zone3 launches cutting edge open water swimming range that it claims includes "one of the best wetsuits in the world"
By Rosee Woodland published
Open water swim season is upon us, and Zone3 is making some bold statements about its new wetsuits and changing robes

Bodies of two women pulled from the water at a popular beauty spot in Eryri National Park
By Will Symons published
The women were discovered in water near the Watkin Path, which has gained fame on social media for its natural pools and waterfalls

'People don't understand the dangers' - experts offer open water safety advice after almost 200 fatal accidents in the UK
By Will Symons published
Swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water areas can be dangerous without proper safety precautions and prior knowledge

Good news at last for wild swimmers? UK water company bosses hit with record £123m fine after 'failing to protect the environment', polluting rivers and lakes with raw sewage
By Charlie Lyon last updated
Following two investigations, the largest water company in the UK has been slapped with the penalty for polluting rivers and for paying out cash to investors while failing customers

"This is just the start" - open water swimmers fight plans they say could jeopardise access to popular Lake District swim spot
By Will Symons published
Protesters want to stop the removal of a 100-year-old weir, which would lower water levels and alter the landscape at iconic Crummock Water

Open water swim firm behind 20 year old iconic race collapses after dramatic drop in entries due to river pollution fears
By Will Symons published
Henley Swim said pollution concerns about the River Thames had “put thousands of people off the idea of open water swimming”

“Please be careful and avoid contact” - safety warning over toxic blue-green algae in Wales’ largest lake
By Will Symons published
Open water swimmers in Snowdonia have been urged to steer clear of algal blooms in Llyn Tegid
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