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New rules in force for possession of sulphuric acid

The extract below featured in a national newspaper. It’s not clear if swimming pools operators are classed as professional users…

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Bleach Death of Restaurant Manager Can Be Explained By The Simplest Chemical Reaction

We realise that this tragic accident that took place in America last week has nothing to do with swimming pools.…

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Swimming saving NHS £357m a year

Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to “maximise the benefits” of swimming, after a report suggests…

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Mum-of-two’s shock after finding poo floating in pool at Dimensions

Hayley Clews, mother-of-two has reported how she cut short her trip to Dimensions after noticing poo in the water. Hayley,…

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Abbeycroft Leisure recognised for standard of water at their swimming pools

Abbeycroft Leisure has been recognised for their pool water quality at three of their swimming pools. Original Article: BuryFreePress Date:…

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The UK’s first Passivhaus swimming pool

Exeter City Council are currently developing the UK’s first Passivhaus swimming pool. The new £35m Passivhaus swimming pool and leisure…

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Swimming school in Essex fined after girl aged 3 suffered chemical burns

The incident happened at First Strokes Swim School in Stanway, near Colchester. Maintenance staff at the teaching pool had spilt…

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Pool in Eastbourne could use sewage to heat swimming pool

Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lib Dem cabinet are set to release up to £115,000 into looking at the potential of having…

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Bid to bring back Scotland’s forgotten tidal pools

Efforts are being made to convince a new generation of swimmers to dive into Scotland’s sea pools. Long before indoor,…

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Leisure centre evacuated after chemical spillage which left one person in hospital

One person left in hospital after overnight chemical spillage at Bramcote Leisure Centre. Emergency services were called at around 10pm…

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