Bathing Station News Today

More than 300 people sign an application to Defra asking for bathing water status.

An application has been made to the Government for an area of the River Tone at French Weir.

A wild swimming spot in Taunton will benefit from extra support and facilities throughout September thanks to the Friends of French Weir Park, a…

There’s been zilch consulation about Aberdeen pool or library closures, let alone the chance to put individual cases to the council, writes Moreen Simpson.

Bon Accord Baths were a huge part in the lives of many Aberdonians, but have been closed since 2008. George believes they need to be saved.

The sun was shining and the crowds were out - this photograph shows the day the Leigh Bathing Station opened.

The sun was shining and the crowds were out - this photograph shows the day the Leigh Bathing Station opened a century ago. The deluxe swimming facility, costing £4,500, was located on the seafront at Leigh, exactly three-and-a-half-miles from Southend Pier up the road. The mayor of Southend, Alderman John Francis, officially declared the bathing centre open in May of 1921. For once the residents and bathing enthusiasts of Leigh were pleased that their end of the seafront was getting a...