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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Holkham Estate cancels water activities after algae found in lake
An estate has cancelled its water events due to high readings of blue-green algae in its lake. Holkham Hall and Estate in Norfolk said it had to suspend some activities that were part of the Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls, which is taking place at the site on Saturday and Sunday. Blue-green algae, technically known as cyanobacteria, is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams."Our own lake-based activities at Holkham - boat hire and pond dipping - are suspended until further notice," said a spokesperson for the estate. Exposure to high levels of any blue-green algae blooms - whether by contact with water blooms, swallowing that water or inhaling airborne droplets - can cause health effects in can include diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, skin, eye or throat irritation; and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties. The festival said its swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and raft building had been cancelled after water attending who had pre-booked a water-based activity were expected to be refunded in full, the festival added. Gone Wild Festival is due to take place from 7 and 10 August and will include performances from artists such as Clean Bandit and Blue. Holkham Estate said: "Gone Wild has cancelled all lake activities to prioritise the health and safety of all their attendees."An assault course was still set to take place but obstacles where people would enter the water were removed. Holkham Estate said it usually runs lake-based activities during the six-week summer added: "Apart from organised activities, access to the lake is not permitted."This does not impact general visitor access to Holkham or any of its other attractions, all of which remain open as usual." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Water activities suspended on Lachine Canal until Wednesday after heavy rainfall
Kayaking and other water activities on Lachine Canal are suspended until July 16, 2025 after the heavy rainfall. (Lachine Canal) Following the weekend's heavy rain, canoeing, kayaking and all other water activities are prohibited on Montreal's Lachine Canal until at least Wednesday. Parks Canada, which manages the canal, said that the City of Montreal advised the federal agency to close the canal to nautical activities because it needed to discharge water from a drain pipe following the storms. 'For safety reasons, a suspension of nautical activities such as canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing is in effect until Wednesday, July 16 at 5:17 p.m. Swimming is forbidden at all times,' Parks Canada said.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- The Sun
The beautiful lake an hour from London with overwater bungalows like the Maldives
THERE'S A LAKE an hour from London where you can pretend you are in the Maldives for the day. Once a quarry, St Andrews Lake in Kent is home to a wealth of water-based activities, as well as lakeside lodges and beach spots. 6 6 Dubbed "a taste of the Mediterranean" by author Lisa Drewe, visitors can enjoy a beautiful setting of rolling hills, forest, sandy shores all whilst paddling about in turquoise waters The destination is one of the region's largest privately-owned lakes and visitors can enjoy open-water swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking and canoeing on the lake. And for keen explorers, scuba diving is also available - where divers can discover submerged wrecks. Dotted around the perimeter of the lake are a number of sandy beaches making it feel more like a coastal spot. Then for those who want to extend their stay, there are also some luxury lodges complete and even a BBQ hut for hire. On the lake itself, there are two aqua parks including one for little ones aged between two and six-years-old. At the main aqua park, a huge inflatable course set 25metres from the shoreline, boasts slides and obstacles. This course costs £25 per person. Then at the Kids Aqua Park, there is a range of smaller inflatables suitable for splashing around, also with slides and obstacles. This course costs £15 per person. Guests at this TUI resort get waterpark access If you get tired of being wet, there are also plenty of things to do on dry land, including a climbing wall with 15 different routes The wall is suitable for both adults and children, of all experience levels and costs £15 per person for a 30-minute clip and climb session. Or you can have a go at some archery for £15 per person. Alternatively, you can just sit back and relax on Carp Beach, which is the lake's family-friendly beach sectioned off from all other watersports activities. A day pass to the beach costs £30 per adult and £7.50 per child and it is supervised by lifeguards. 6 6 You can also see spectacular views of the lake by going on the zip wire that whizzes above the waters and paddlers below. For parents needing a little R&R, the wellness centre is home to a woodfired lakeside sauna that overlooks the blue waters of the lake, woodfired hot tubs, a plunge lagoon and a relaxation area with sim loungers and a spacious deck with views across the lake. A wellness day pass costs £80 per person or £150 for two people. Other activities available at the lake include axe throwing, yoga and dinghy sailing. Throughout the summer there are a number of events on at the lake too, including perimeter swims. If you have your own motorhome or camper van you can also stay at one of eight pitches, from £20. 6 Alternatively, you can stay in one of the lodges including some that hover above the water just like they do in the Maldives. One recent visitor said: "I never imagined that I could be blown away on a holiday in Kent. St Andrews Lakes lodges or boat houses are just amazing. "Everything you need for peace tranquility and relaxing, looking out onto an aqua lake where the fish come to greet you. "If you want the Maldives but don't want to pay or travel too far, then this is as good if not better - I'm talking from experience." TUI has also revealed the top waterpark resorts with super slides, splash parks and swim-up bars. Plus, one woman lives in the water park capital of the UK and has shared how to visit the five of the country's best on a day trip from just £8. 6
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Erling Haaland rides banana boat on Ibiza holiday as Man City star enjoys pre-season break after Club World Cup
ERLING HAALAND was seen making a splash as he enjoyed some time in the sun following the Club World Cup. Haaland and his Manchester City team-mates crashed out of the new-look tournament in the last 16 following a shock defeat to Al-Hilal on July 1. Advertisement 9 Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabelle Haugseng Johansen were seen enjoying some time in the sun Credit: BackGrid 9 The pair made a splash as they were seen riding on an inflatable banana Credit: BackGrid 9 They were all smiles while enjoying the Ibiza sun Credit: BackGrid 9 They were seen clambering all over the inflatable Credit: BackGrid 9 They jetted off to Spain after Haaland was eliminated from the Club World Cup with Man City Credit: BackGrid 9 Isabel and Haaland started dating when he was at Borussia Dortmund Credit: BackGrid But the Norwegian ace has not looked back in anger over that result. And he has swiftly jetted off to Ibiza for some a-peel-ing fun in the sun. The 24-year-old was pictured making a splash on a banana boat alongside girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen. Haaland and Isabel were having a blast as they clambered all about the inflatable boat. Advertisement And that wasn't the end of the water activities as the pair also revved up a jet ski. Haaland kept his long hair tied back for the action as he wore a life jacket and swimming shorts. However, he was then seen letting his hair down on a luxury yacht. Meanwhile, bikini-clad Isabel was spotted catching some waves on a surf board. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Earlier this week the couple were pictured enjoying a swim in the ocean off of their boat. Haaland and Isabel have a child together, but have kept their private lives a closely guarded secret and have not publicly announced the name of their kid. Erling Haaland looks unrecognisable in fake moustache as he stuns fans by pulling away disguise on photoshoot The pair are believed to have met at the youth academy at Norwegian side Byrne, where both of them played football, before they started dating when he was starring at Borussia Dortmund. Advertisement City missed out on a potential £92million jackpot when they were eliminated from the Club World Cup. But boss Pep Guardiola will be happy his squad can have a slightly longer break before the Premier League kicks back off in August. 9 Haaland let his hair down as he hopped off a boat into the ocean Credit: BackGrid 9 The Man City star was also seen enjoying a ride on the jet ski Credit: BackGrid Advertisement 9 Isabel was seen in a bikini while Haaland wore shorts Credit: BackGrid It is not known exactly when Haaland and Co will be called back in for pre-season training. But City will play Italian side Palermo in their only friendly on Saturday August 9. They then kick off the Premier League campaign at Wolves a week later.
Wall Street Journal
07-07-2025
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Chores Make for Great Summers and Résumés
Holly Peterson's 'Dealing With Lots of Messy Young Houseguests? Consider a Chore Doc' (Review, June 28) brought to mind our experience with six school-aged children. In lieu of hosting sleepovers and birthday parties with scads of youngsters, we told our kids that they could invite their friends to our cottage on the Chesapeake Bay for any length of time during the summer. At the cottage, they had unlimited use of two sailboats, two ski boats and a dinghy for fishing or crabbing, and the accompanying equipment needed for safe boating and water sports. The only condition was that they participate in family chores for part of the morning. One summer my husband decided the exterior of the cottage needed to be restained. We promptly gave the youngest contingent the bottom rows of siding, the teenyboppers the next rows up and the high schoolers and college kids the upper sections. Every morning for a week, they happily slapped on stain, knowing they would be able to use the toys until dark, gas and refreshments included.
