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FREE – MUST KNOW CONSUMER INFORMATION
Are you a UK consumer looking for information and advice on pools, spas, hot tubs, swim spas and saunas? If so why not visit What Pool & Hot Tub, our sister title's website and get a free copy of this year's magazine. It's full of essential advice, tips, info and ideas and features a wide range of information designed to assist you making the right choice. It also has comprehensive regional listings of retailers, shops, showrooms and installers across the UK. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE WEBSITE AND SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE COPY!
CURRENT ISSUE
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FEBRUARY 2026
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ABOUT US
SPN (Swimming Pool News) magazine is the longest running and most respected trade title for the UK wet leisure industry.

SPN is acknowledged as an essential source of information on new and practical aspects relevant to the sector from the trade/professional point of view. As the leading source of up-to-date, high quality information for both commercial and domestic markets, SPN provides comprehensive, independent features, news coverage and reporting in each and every issue.

Published bi-monthly, each issue features a wide range of subjects including swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, chemicals, accessories and more. In short, SPN covers the whole wet leisure industry in the UK.

Informing the pool and spa industry since 1959, SPN is read by a wide range of professionals including manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, owners, operators, architects, designers, installers and retailers.

SPN works closely with industry partners too including the BSPF, BISHTA, SPATA, SPATEX and the STA.

As the UK's official trade magazine, if you're involved in the UK wet leisure industry, make sure you are receiving a subscription copy or alternatively, anyone can read our virtual edition online for free.

Check back regularly or subscribe to our 'Emailer Updates' or follow us on social media as news stories and additional information will be featured here that does not appear in the magazine.

INDUSTRY JOBS
SENIOR POOL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER REQUIRED
Mermaid Leisure Ltd is a long-established, swimming pool specialist operating across Kent and the South East.
A third-generation, family-run business, we've been creating stunning swimming pools…

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INDUSTRY JOBS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE REQUIRED
Bedford-based Blue Cube Pools are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to develop the sales environment within this established family run business, linking all current sales and marketing avenues…

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INDUSTRY JOBS
BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER REQUIRED
Mermaid Leisure Ltd is a long-established, swimming pool specialist operating across Kent and the South East.
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FEBRUARY ISSUE
NEWS / PEOPLE NEWS
Aqua Blue Designs: Celebrating 50 Years Of Visionary Wet Leisure Design
Bespoke Design Sees Haven’s Poolside Retail Sales Increase By 27%
Training Pool Reopens After Edmonton Leisure Centre Refurbishment
Morgan Sindall Dives Into Historic Leisure Centre Renovation
Golden Coast Welcomes Chris Napier As New General Manager

FEBRUARY ISSUE
PRODUCT / ECO NEWS
Airstream Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems For Commercial And Residential Pools
Abrisud – An Enclosure Solution For Each Wet Leisure Sector
Seamless Water Quality Monitoring With Zodiac Blue Connect
PAL Lighting Systems: Innovation And Elegance In Illumination
MD150 13-in-1 Photometer Sets A New Standard In Pool Water Testing

FEBRUARY ISSUE
HOT TUB, SWIM SPA & WELLNESS NEWS
WellGate: A New Standard In High-end Thermal Design
Superior Wellness Strengthens Leadership Team With New Chief Operating Officer
Finnmark Sauna Celebrates Funding As North East Expansion Strengthens UK Sector Growth
Frost Locker Fills The Cold Therapy Gap
Watkins Wellness Appoints Steve Stigers As President

FEBRUARY ISSUE
WORLD NEWS
Modern Mountain Retreat Spa Opens In Switzerland
Fluidra To Acquire Variopool Group
Therme Group Acquires Full Thermengruppe
Josef Wund Portfolio

POOLCORP Appoints New General Manager For Pool Systems Australia
Fluidra Completes An Initial 27% Investment In Aiper

Click on any of the above items to launch our virtual edition and read more news online.

FEBRUARY ISSUE FEATURES
STA Pool Plant
Chris Bateman looks at how the industry is reducing chemical handling risks
SPATEX Celebrates
A preview of this year’s Coventry exhibition which marks its 30th anniversary
2026 Hot Tubs
We look at the latest brands, models and innovations for the 2026 season
UV Systems
UV’s ultra effectiveness means it’s still a firm favourite for water sanitisationn
Pool Water Treatments & Systems
Clean and safe water – treatments that provide peace of mind for owners
Pool & Spa Pumps
Keeping the water  owing in pools and spas – we highlight what’s available
Pool Cleaners
Labour saving cleaners that are keeping pools and spas clean in 2026
Project Focus
Aquality Leisure and Heatstar tackle a flooded facility in Manchester
Opinion
The STA’s CEO Dave Candler provides thoughts on working partnerships
And much, much more
ONLINE NEWS
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Compass Pools By Waterstream To Reveal 2026 Swimming Pool Trends Report
Compass Pools by Waterstream is set to launch its highly anticipated Swimming Pool Trends Report in February 2026, offering an exclusive look…
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GLL to Expand STA Partnership In 2026 And Deliver Pool Plant Qualifications Nationwide
Charitable social enterprise leisure operator GLL is set to expand its long-standing partnership with the the Swimming Teachers’ Association…
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Alukov UK Announce Dealer Trip Details For 2026
Following a series of hugely successful business partner trips for members of the UK wet leisure trade, enclosure specialists Alukov UK are once again inviting…
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Superior Wellness To Launch New Collections At International Shows
Superior Wellness recently announced that it will be unveiling its latest collections for 2025, featuring exciting updates to the Platinum…
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Willmott Dixon Appointed For Gravesend's New £43m Cascades Leisure Centre
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Gravesham Borough Council for the pre-construction phase of the new £43m Cascades Leisure…
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New Pool Lift Boosts Access For Disabled Swimmers In Kent
A new platform lift has been installed at a Kent leisure centre to give disabled swimmers who find it hard to get in and out of swimming pools a dignified and…
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Multi-million Redevelopment Of Doncaster Dome Begins
Alliance Leisure has started work on the £14m redevelopment of the iconic leisure complex, Doncaster Dome, for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust…
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Future Fit And RLSS UK Launch Strategic Partnership To Strengthen Career Pathways
Future Fit and the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) have joined forces to offer exciting career development opportunities for lifeguards…
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Hot Tub Therapy Offers Hope For People With Type 2 Diabetes
Hot tubs can improve insulin effectiveness, heart health and lower blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes, new research has found…
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Eclipse Facility Raises The Bar For Low-carbon Leisure
The Eclipse Leisure Centre in Staines-upon-Thames is setting the standard for low-carbon sports and leisure facilities by combining Passivhaus building performance with…
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