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Is the tide turning for wild swimmers? Lawmakers step in to block bonuses for English water bosses behind surging lake and river pollution
By Alex Foxfield published
Weeks after Thames Water was fined £123 million for pollution and questionable payouts to investors, the UK government has banned bonuses for many of the nation's water company executives

'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

"A serious water to land shoe" - Our expert took these versatile Keen sandals on the trails and had a blast, and we've found them for almost 25% off
By Will Symons published
Deals Keen's Newport H2 hiking sandals are built for comfortable use, whether you're splashing around in the ocean or trekking through the trails

"I would rather see less sh*t being pumped into our rivers." As water bosses are fined £123million for pollution failures and questionable pay outs, we look at how AI water monitoring could help wild swimmers stay safer
By Fiona Russell, Charlie Lyon, Rosee Woodland published
The new tech is proving successful in helping swimmers assess the risk of getting sick from bacteria-polluted water but campaigners say it isn't enough

Better features, faster drying time, and bold new colorways - Voited launches upgraded versions of its changing robe and poncho after feedback from cold water swimmers
By Charlie Lyon published
Voited says it's listened to its community and made thoughtful upgrades to is changewear to help elevate your cold water adventures

"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

No laces? No problem! Splash around in these water-ready Merrell trail shoes for under $60
By Will Symons published
Deals Merrell's Hydro Runner SE X RCI shoes feature a unique slip-on design, so you can race along the trails or wade through water without hassle
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