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Cleaner Accidentally Drains Two Swimming Pools
A cleaner has accidentally emptied two swimming pools in Devon after leaving a valve open.
It is understood that the valve being left open caused thousands of gallons of water to flood the plant room at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, destroying three pumps and electrical equipment.
The leisure centre said it could be three weeks before the pools are operational again.
Scaffolding Tower Collapses In City Centre
Scaffolding has collapsed in Leicester city centre, injuring two people.
It is understood that a large scaffolding tower on Charles Street collapsed at about 11:30 on Wednesday morning, hitting a bus and van. Two people are being treated treated for minor injuries.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said that strong winds likely caused the structure to fall.
2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Felt 38 Miles From Epicentre
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake near Winchester was felt up to 38 miles away, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said.
A tremor was recorded in the area of Headborne Worthy, with the epicentre of the earthquake pinpointed at Winnal Trading Estate.
There were no reports of any injuries or damage caused by the quake.
(MH/JP)
A cleaner has accidentally emptied two swimming pools in Devon after leaving a valve open.
It is understood that the valve being left open caused thousands of gallons of water to flood the plant room at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, destroying three pumps and electrical equipment.
The leisure centre said it could be three weeks before the pools are operational again.
Scaffolding Tower Collapses In City Centre
Scaffolding has collapsed in Leicester city centre, injuring two people.
It is understood that a large scaffolding tower on Charles Street collapsed at about 11:30 on Wednesday morning, hitting a bus and van. Two people are being treated treated for minor injuries.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said that strong winds likely caused the structure to fall.
2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Felt 38 Miles From Epicentre
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake near Winchester was felt up to 38 miles away, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said.
A tremor was recorded in the area of Headborne Worthy, with the epicentre of the earthquake pinpointed at Winnal Trading Estate.
There were no reports of any injuries or damage caused by the quake.
(MH/JP)
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Two Lancashire companies have been sentenced following the death of a construction worker in Altham near Accrington. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Howorth Scaffolding Services Ltd and Glenmill Group (Developments) Ltd after Peter Walton fell five metres from scaffolding on Altham Industrial Estate, Sykeside Drive in May 2006.
Construction Firms Fined Over Worker's Death
Two Lancashire companies have been sentenced following the death of a construction worker in Altham near Accrington. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Howorth Scaffolding Services Ltd and Glenmill Group (Developments) Ltd after Peter Walton fell five metres from scaffolding on Altham Industrial Estate, Sykeside Drive in May 2006.
11 April 2006
Serious injuries as scaffolding collapses
Three people have been seriously injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building site in Milton Keynes. Fifteen stories of scaffolding at the Witan Gate site, where a new Jury's Hotel is being built, collapsed on Tuesday around lunchtime. Up to 20 ambulances were reported to be at the scene, along with air ambulances, fire crews and police.
Serious injuries as scaffolding collapses
Three people have been seriously injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building site in Milton Keynes. Fifteen stories of scaffolding at the Witan Gate site, where a new Jury's Hotel is being built, collapsed on Tuesday around lunchtime. Up to 20 ambulances were reported to be at the scene, along with air ambulances, fire crews and police.
26 January 2004
Birthing pools reduce need for pain relief, says study
First time mothers who immerse themselves in water during the first stage of labour can reduce the need for an epidural, according to University of Southampton researchers. The research, published in the British Medical Journal, found that labouring in water can relieve pain and anxiety, reducing the need for interventions to aid contractions.
Birthing pools reduce need for pain relief, says study
First time mothers who immerse themselves in water during the first stage of labour can reduce the need for an epidural, according to University of Southampton researchers. The research, published in the British Medical Journal, found that labouring in water can relieve pain and anxiety, reducing the need for interventions to aid contractions.
06 June 2008
Government Plans 'A Swim For All'
Swimming pools could be free for all by the London 2012 Olympics, according to the Government. The first stage of the initiative will give over 60's free admission to swimming pools. Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Andy Burnham says that the next step will be to give under-16's free entry, then everyone by 2012.
Government Plans 'A Swim For All'
Swimming pools could be free for all by the London 2012 Olympics, according to the Government. The first stage of the initiative will give over 60's free admission to swimming pools. Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Andy Burnham says that the next step will be to give under-16's free entry, then everyone by 2012.
29 May 2003
Pool cleaning chemicals linked to asthma
Research has linked the chemicals used to keep swimming pools clean to a rise in childhood asthma. The study by Belgian researchers indicates that naturally produced body fluids, sweat and urine, may react with the chlorinated compounds used in the pool water to produce a chemical cocktail that adversely affects the lungs.
Pool cleaning chemicals linked to asthma
Research has linked the chemicals used to keep swimming pools clean to a rise in childhood asthma. The study by Belgian researchers indicates that naturally produced body fluids, sweat and urine, may react with the chlorinated compounds used in the pool water to produce a chemical cocktail that adversely affects the lungs.
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