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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
£13k cost of Douglas swimming pool damage surveys revealed
A total of £13,000 has been spent on investigations into the cause of damage at the the main pool at the Isle of Man's National Sports Centre, it has emerged.A 16ft (5m) stretch of two of the lanes in the pool have been closed since November 2023 after a fault was identified with the flooring at the centre in Sport and Culture Minister Daphne Caine told Tynwald the department had been "eager to understand the root cause" of the issue at the confirmed a series of investigations and specialist reports had now been completed, and the department was currently considering the findings. The swimming complex at the sports centre has faced a number of problems since a £4.4m revamp began in 2018, including lengthy delays to the reopening of the leisure pool and water slides. Calling for an update on the progress of the investigations, Jason Moorhouse MHK said the timescale to find a resolution had been a costs had been £10,500 for a site visit and report and £2,500 for material analysis, Caine were also in dialogue with the main contractor about the outcome of the surveys and the minister said she would be able to provide a further progress report once those meetings had taken department had expected repair work would have been completed by September 2025 to ensure school swimming would not be affected, but that was now unlikely, she added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
No, you don't have to wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming
Is it true that you should wait to swim after eating? As children, too many of us were forced to face that dreaded dilemma — eat a summer treat and wait 30 minutes before joining our friends in the pool, or go without it to avoid missing any swim time. The rule — passed down from our mothers and grandmothers and intended to keep us safe from drowning — is, however, a common myth, experts said.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Holden, 54, turns up the heat in cut-out pink swimsuit as she shows off her age-defying figure by the pool
Amanda Holden put her age-defying figure on display as she showcased her incredible physique in a pink swimsuit on Sunday. The host, 54, looked amazing as she lounged by a pool in Greece in swimwear by fashion designer Melissa Odabash. She could be seen showing off her toned legs in the cut-out design, striking several eye-popping poses shared to Instagram. In one, she rested her head on her hand and put another on her hip as she looked towards the sun in her large statement brown sunglasses. Amanda accessorised the look with subtle pieces of gold jewellery and a watch, opting to keep it cool by wearing her brown hair in a bun. The star looked like she was having a great time during the casual photoshoot and could be seen laughing as she struggled to pose. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Amanda simply captioned the snaps 'pretty in pink' and added the additional soundtrack of 'Pink Pony Club' by Chappell Roan. The snaps went down a storm on Instagram with fans, even prompting the swimsuit's designer to comment: 'The best swimwear model of them all' with fire emojis. Others praised: 'The body is perfection - needs to do Miami swimwear next year'; 'Oh wow you look absolutely incredible. What a treat to wake up to! I'm a lot younger than you and you look SMASHING. loving the vibe [sic]'; 'Still can't believe you're over 40.' However, you will need relatively deep pockets if you'd like to emulate Amanda's look this summer, as the swimsuit retails for a whopping £288. The snaps are not the first time that Amanda has shown off her incredible physique in recent weeks. She also sent temperatures soaring as she showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a pink bikini while filming a new campaign in Mallorca. Her fellow celeb pals raced to comment below the stunning clip, with Ruth Langsford sharing a slew of heart emojis and Vicky Pattison raving: 'AMANDA!!!!' The radio host shared the racy clip on her Instagram page on June 7 - informing fans she was on the sunny Spanish island for work purposes. In the stunning video, the BGT judge radiated confidence while strutting her stuff by a pool in the skimpy two-piece, adding strappy open-toe heels to complete the revealing look. Her fellow celeb pals raced to comment below the stunning clip, with Ruth Langsford sharing a slew of heart emojis and Vicky Pattison raved: 'AMANDA!!!!' Amanda was in Mallorca to film a new ad for UK brand Revive Collagen, founded by TOWIE star Samantha Faiers. The star is no stranger to flashing the flesh in the studios and in April 2024, she stripped naked during the Heart Breakfast Show. The confident star put every inch of herself on display as she removed her clothes for a life drawing session, that saw artists, as well as her radio co-hosts Jamie and Ashley Roberts have a go at drawing her. As Amanda dropped her trousers on camera, Jamie explained: 'Slightly distracting... Amanda's in the corner of the studio without any clothes on - which is a first not for her of course - but the rest of us.' Ashley interjected: 'She looks amazing!'
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Agonizing video shows boy, 6, drowning in pool as his adult cousin stands by helpless until a stranger steps in
THIS is the heartstopping moment a six-year-old drowns in a pool as his cousin watches on helplessly - before a bystander bravely intervenes. Shocking footage showed the boy desperately trying to stay afloat for nearly two minutes - before a quick-thinking stranger leapt into the water to help him. 3 3 3 The harrowing video begins with the two cousins standing on the side of a Fort Lauderdale pool in Florida. The six-year-old boy named Oscar then decides to jump recklessly onto a blue inflatable sunbed. He suddenly loses his balance, and then falls into the water. Seemingly unable to swim, he starts wailing his arms around desperately, failing to tread water. Standing on the side of the pool, his cousin realises he can't do anything as he does not know how to swim either. Desperate to help his drowning relative, the adult cousin tries dipping his feat in the water, in an attempt to get himself into the water too. But he hesitates a few times when he realises he would also end up drowning. He even tries to push out the sunbed for the child to grab on to. But still struggling, the child takes no notice if the inflatable and continues to flail around in the water. The youngster even appears to remain under the surface of the water for an extended amount of time. He is trapped without air for over a minute and a half before someone comes to his rescue. Luckily construction worker Roque Ivan Ocampo who was at the same building heard the screams and was alerted to the commotion. He rushed into the pool area through a gate, before jumping in without any hesitation. The heroic worker dragged the child to the side of the pool, before starting CPR. Police are then seen arriving at the poolside, also helping the boy who luckily survived the frightening ordeal. Ocampo told NBC News: "He doesn't move at all, that's why I thought maybe, 'He's dead,' because he wasn't moving." He also said in the moment there was "no time to think, just to act". The boy was rushed to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Police officer Jamie Bodine said: "It takes a lot of bravery to do what he did, and I think Oscar's outcome would've been a lot worse if [he] hadn't jumped in the pool, pulled him out, and done CPR right away. "I don't think we thanked him enough that day." But the internet was somewhat confused by the footage - especially the bizarre fact his cousin stood by for so long without doing anything. One user said: "Where were the parents? Why were [they] left alone near the pool without supervision? "Something is wrong with this scenario." Another said: 'What a hero. That's a real lifeguard! For that 'cousin,' why do you have a pool when you can't swim?
CBS News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Hot and humid Father's Day weekend with chances of storms in Dallas, Fort Worth
Father's Day weekend in North Texas is starting out hot. High temperatures will top out in the low 90s on Saturday, but the heat index will reach triple digits dew points in the 70s. Saturday will be a great day to go to the pool. However, cloud cover will be increasing and there is a chance for an isolated shower or storm during the day. Father's Day will also be hot and humid. If plans include taking dad to the golf course, try to get an early tee time. Temperatures will climb into the lower 90s in the afternoon, but the feels-like temperature will be in the triple digits once again. There is a chance for storms on Father's Day. The activity will likely start in the morning northwest of the Metroplex and move southeast throughout the day. As of the latest forecast, the Metroplex could see some showers and storms around lunchtime. Isolated strong to severe storms will be possible, with the primary risk of wind speeds 50 to 60 mph. A high pressure system will settle over North Texas next week, keeping precipitation chances minimal and slightly warmer than average temperatures in the mid-90s.
