SWIMMERS unable to take part in the Great North Swim after the event was cancelled last week can complete the challenge in a city pool.

Bosses at Total Fitness off Whisby Road, Lincoln Fields, are offering anyone who was registered to take part in the event in Lake Windermere the chance to swim the mile in their pool instead.

The swim was abandoned over safety fears after blue-green algae was found in the water.

Call 01522 508200 to book a place. Evidence of registration for the swim will also be required.