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German lifesavers advise government about the closure of public swimming pools

10th December 2019

The German Life Saving Association (DLRG) explained that too many public swimming pools in Germany had been closed or were…

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The PWTAG Conference round-up

19th November 2019

The 2019 PWTAG Conference took place on Wednesday 13 November. Held in Loughborough it featured a range of vital, ground-breaking…

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New rules in force for possession of sulphuric acid

14th November 2019

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

12th November 2019

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

8th November 2019

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

7th October 2019

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

2nd October 2019

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

1st October 2019

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

24th September 2019

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

23rd September 2019

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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