19 h. ago Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town’s beaches

Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around city of nearly 5 million peopleOn a clear summer’s day in Cape Town, the Milnerton Lagoon was serene, reflecting the bright blue sky and Table Mountain. But there was an unmistakable stench, and up close, the water was murky.A few hundred metres away, adults and children played in the water as it flowed into Table Bay. On the boardwalk, a sign read: “Polluted water: for health reasons, swimming and recreational activities are at your own risk.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Earth's oceans could turn red or purple and were once green, scientists claim

Life on Earth is inextricably linked to the colour of our planet's oceans, with water chemistry and the influence of life playing a crucial role in determining the hue of the water

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4 d. ago Body found in search for schoolgirl, 11, who went missing after entering River Thames

Kaliyah Coa was playing with friends when she slipped into the water

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4 d. ago Missing Kaliyah Coa: Body found in River Thames search for missing 11

Kaliyah, who had been playing during a school inset day, entered the water near Barge House Causeway, close to London City Airport, in east London on Monday, March 31

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7 d. ago Schoolboy 'jumping waves with friends' drowned after being swept out to sea

Daniel Halliday, aged 14, from Liverpool, was swept away after playing with friends in the water at Crosby beach and his body was found a week later by an RNLI crew

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7 d. ago The beautiful Victorian park in Greater Manchester you need to visit on a sunny day

This grade-II listed park has several features kids will love including water fountains, a play area and an aviary

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7 d. ago Police in Lanarkshire issue advice to parents regarding children playing near water

There were 94 water-based deaths in Scotland back in 2023 with 47 of those being accidental.

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1 week ago New Mexico baseball player, 16, charged after allegedly urinating in rival team's water cooler

A 16-year-old junior varsity baseball player from New Mexico is facing charges and his team's season is suspended after he allegedly urinated into the water jug of an opposing school.

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2 w. ago Children are turning to ChatGPT over their PARENTS for life advice

Children are increasingly turning to online chatbots instead of their parents for answers to life's biggest questions, the Children's Commissioner has warned.

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2 w. ago BBC forced to apologise as Newcastle ace repeatedly swears after ignoring Ant & Dec plea

Newcastle have been busy celebrating their Carabao Cup win with a trophy parade that has attracted thousands. However, the BBC was left in hot water thanks to one sweary player

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3 w. ago Boy, seven, has arm ripped off by crocodile during fishing trip with a friend

Young Johandre Blom was reportedly playing in the water with his pal Dylan just a few feet from where their parents were fishing when he was attacked by the large reptile.

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3 w. ago Crocodile attack horror as boy, 7, has arm ripped off by 'monster' on fishing trip

An unsuspecting Johandre Blom was playing in the water when the 'monster' crocodile pounced - it was only after he had been freed that it became clear he was missing an arm

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