Rivers

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust say the £1.72m regeneration will help native wildlife to thrive.

The River Swale in Richmond is one of 13 new designated bathing sites proposed by the government.

The river walk will benefit from greater funding, signage and conservation, a council says.

Making part of the River Fowey an official bathing spot will make a difference, residents say.

Little is known about what the level of risk from antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rivers is to public health.

Landowners say the trees will help filter water running off farmland to protect a swimming spot.

Jacob Beak completed his Heritage Engineering Marine Technician course at Tooley's Boatyard, Banbury.