Angela Jones Swim Wild News 

June 2026 Read my full article in the Guardian Here A landmark moment for nature. The River Wye has been formally recognised through a Charter for the Rights of the River Wye, acknowledging its right to flow, thrive, regenerate, and be free from pollution. This is a significant step in recognising that rivers are more than resources they’re living ecosystems that deserve protection. The work doesn’t stop here, but it’s a powerful statement about the future of environmental s

24th May 2026 Great fun this morning in my aquatic office in the wild, doing a live interview for BBC Radio 4 while standing in the water talking about swimming safely in this wonderful weather! Nothing better than combining sunshine, nature, and respect for our waterways while encouraging people to enjoy wild swimming responsibly and safely. Listen to it on BBC Radio 4 : https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wsnx?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile #wildswim #safety #suns

May 2026 Big day for our Rivers Today the River Wye has been formally recognised as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights a UK first that could become a powerful new tool in the fight against pollution and ecological destruction. Angela was interviewed today by The Guardian about what this means for our waterways, communities, wildlife and future generations. For too long rivers have been treated as resources to exploit rather than living systems to protect. This recognit

May 2026 I would like to sincerely thank the South Wales Argus for sharing my campaigning plight to help clean up the River Wye, River Usk, and rivers across our communities. Rivers are the lifeblood of our environment, supporting wildlife, local communities, and future generations. Sadly, too many of our waterways are suffering from pollution and environmental neglect. Raising awareness is a vital step towards achieving the change that is so desperately needed. I am grateful

April 2026 Angela Jones was interviewed by Chanel 5 News and Sky news about the River Wye ,Usk and Lugg Leigh Day case. With the announcement of the Leigh Day legal case, there have been a number of questions, and I want to set out my personal position clearly. I have taken time to understand the proposed legal action brought by Leigh Day against various organisations, including Avara & Welsh Water, in relation to the Rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk. I want to be very clear that I

March 2026 Good to be asked to join the BBC Radio 5 Live panel today on the state of our country Link to Interview on BBC Radio 5 Here Across Westminster and the Senedd, there’s a lack of leadership, guidance, truth and integrity from too many parties. I don’t do politics, I do nature but consistent support to protect our rivers and seas has come from the Liberal Democrats in Wales and the Senedd Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds has been at the front in protecting our wate

October 2025 “If we haven’t got water, we don’t have life.” At 58, Angela Jones is more than a wild swim specialist. She’s a mother of...

October 2025 In the heart of the UK, the River Wye has become a symbol of both beauty and crisis. Once celebrated for its clear waters...

9th September 2025 📢 Exciting news! My interview is out today (9th September 2025) n the South Wales Argus , where I share my years of...

May 2025 Exciting News I am proud to of worked in collaboration with Swimming Teachers Association in putting the new Open Water Testing...

River Action UK has highlighted the years of tireless campaigning that Angela has done . CLICK HERE FOR HIGHLIGHTS of 2024...

A true pleasure to swim with BBC’s Chief Environment Corespondent & Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt today. Justin is working on a programme...

19th March 2023 Countryfile dedicates program to River Wye. Good to be Part of the making of this program hopefully we will bring much...

12th March 2023 Wonderful to be Part of Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers . A Powerful 2 part Documentary on The State of Our...

I share my decades of Protecting and respecting the Enviroment of The River Wye While Working tirelessly on gathering Data and...

4th July 2023 Thank you to River Action UK for asking me to be a guest speaker at Parliament for #CharterForRiver s talking alongside...

June 2024 BBC Election Leaders debate. I was asked to be part of the Audience to ask the panel a question below (bearing in mind Half of...

June 2024 Thanks to the many people who joined me for my Book launch Party Saturday 15th June. What a wonderful evening the support and...

by Angela jones "Wild swimming is about more than selfies and splashing about. Be a responsible swimmer urges clean river campaigner and...

July 2024 "Angela Jones – aka Wild Woman of the Wye – has just launched her second book, Wild Adventures With Your Canine Friend. I...

June 2024 "OUTDOOR adventure expert and river guardian Angela Jones has taken a 'paws for thought' from campaigning against pollution by...

June 2024 Hay Festival has been a very special year for me this Year with my Second book “Wild adventures with your canine friend...

April 2024 Had the Best welcoming in Llandeilo Lit Fest, Sold out the house for my River talk which was also an insight into my personal...

April 2024 The Archbishop of Wales, Revd Andrew John, has added his voice, calling the abuse of rivers "indefensible". ITV interviewed...

Heres to all the Wonderful Women of the World #internationalwomensday2024 Thanks Lynne Albutt for this wonderful write up in the...

Supercharge your wellbeing with Wild Swimming - Natural Health. I had the pleasure of sharing my passion for nature and wild swimming...

Had the pleasure and privilege to be interviewed by the Bat Conservation Trust about my connection and Protection of the River Wye and...

In the national press for holding polluters to account. BBC Newsnight Wonderful to be called the Worlds politest Protester by the Daily...

In the national press for holding polluters to account. BBC Newsnight Wonderful to be called the Worlds politest Protester by the Daily...

March 2024 Angela Jones, also known as the Wild Woman of the Wye, thanked Kate Humble for her support in the campaign against pollution...

I was invited to speak on BBC's Newsnight hosted in Abergavenny to question politicians about the state of our rivers and pollution. Our...

Spent the morning filming with BBC News regarding the up and coming legal case on the River Wye. March 2024

Filming with Good Morning Britain News regarding the legal case on The River Wye. To view this on Good Morning Britain click here March...

Wonderful to be asked to Speak at International Womens Day at The Riverfront Newport on Our Rivers Wye & Usk and all our Rivers . I met...

Very proud to take part with the Soil Association on their documentary about what is "Killing The River Wye? It's such a sad state of...

February 2024 Great to have been asked and to contribute to the BBC Sounds Podcast "The Ripple Effect". "In this episode, we meet people...

Early morning filming with Good Morning Britain News regarding the Plight of the Wye . Then Straight off to Cardiff for Court Case with...

Started the Day with filming GMTV News 6am in Monmouth then straight down to Cardiff to kit up and be with all our Wye Water Guardians. ...

Spent the day filming with Sky News about the state of the River Wye. This will be part of their news program about River Action taking...

Read our Article in South Wales Argus on the recent Pollution in the Afon Llwyd a tributary to the Usk River . Our Rivers are our veins...

I had the opportunity to speak to students at Hereford Art college about the River Wye & Usk and what part we can all play in bringing...

31 May 2023 Strong few days at Hay book festival. I Got to Speak out on Our Wye & Usk Rivers and all rivers !! I Got to do a talk on our...

19th April 2023 I was invited to talk on BBC 5Live on a subject that is not often approached. How each and everyone of us can Respect and...

March 2023 Delighted to receive the honour of Inspiring women of 2023 as awarded by river action. Many thanks for the award and...

Read the full article in Saga Magazine here February 2023 From our rivers to Westminster – how a wild swimmer has taken her fight for...

I was invited to Westminster on the 8th February 2023 to give Evidence of Pollution in our Rivers and Coastal Waters. MPs From the...

interviewed by girl on the river (Patricia Caswell) Listen to the Podcast here This episode is one that was especially thrilling to make,...

18th August 8:30pm Im part of ITV Tonight program "Who's Polluting Our Water" . Good to meet up with Joe Crowley again as the Panorama...

Appeared on GMB on ITV (Wednesday 10th August 2022) to debate the use of water, hosepipes and water companies - Back on Good Morning...

Appeared on GMB on ITV (Wednesday 27th July 2022) to debate how we use water - Some Facts We are running out of Water and our Rivers and...