Man dies in New Year's Day swim off Brighton
A 51-year-old man from Kettering tragically died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea near Brighton Palace Pier on New Year's Day. Emergency services were called at 10:35am.
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Water polo coach Andrew McGinty found dead in Bury hotel
Respected England water polo coach Andrew McGinty, 34, was discovered dead in a Bury hotel room. Tributes pour in from Swim England and the sporting community.
UK's 2026 New Year's Day Swim: Hundreds Take Icy Plunge
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
UK's New Year's Day Swim Sees Hundreds Take Icy Dip
Hundreds of swimmers across the UK braved freezing seas for the annual New Year's Day swim, a century-old tradition. See pictures and locations from Southend to Scotland.
New Year's Day sea swims take place across Ireland
Scores of hardy swimmers braved chilly waters for New Year's Day dips across Ireland, from Antrim to Cork, raising money for charity and community causes. Read about the frosty tradition.
New Year's Day sea swims across Ireland for charity
Scores of people braved the cold to take part in traditional New Year's Day sea swims across Ireland, raising funds for local causes. Read about the chilly celebrations.
UK Swimmers Brave the Cold for New Year's Day Tradition
Revellers across the UK and Ireland took a bracing plunge into the sea on New Year's Day 2026. See the photos and read about the chilly charity tradition.
Safety warning for New Year's Day sea swimmers in UK
Coastal authorities across Britain issue urgent safety advice for festive sea dippers. Learn the essential cold water risks and how to stay safe for your New Year's swim.
RNLI Warning After Christmas Day Swimmers Disappear
The RNLI warns of cold water shock risks after two men went missing in Devon. Essential safety advice for New Year's open water swimmers revealed.
Danni Menzies' freezing Boxing Day swim in Scottish loch
Former A Place in the Sun presenter Danni Menzies stuns fans with a festive wild swim in a freezing Scottish loch. The 37-year-old braved the icy waters in just a red bikini and Santa hat.
Danni Menzies' icy Boxing Day swim in Scottish loch
Former A Place in the Sun presenter Danni Menzies stuns fans with a festive wild swim in a freezing Scottish loch. The 37-year-old braved the icy waters in a red bikini and Santa hat.
Christmas Day swim hero missing in Devon sea rescue
Matthew Upham, 63, vanished after entering the sea at Budleigh Salterton to help a woman in distress. The community mourns a 'true hero' lost in a place he loved.
Man missing after Christmas Day sea rescue in Devon
Matthew Upham, 63, vanished after entering the sea to help a woman in distress during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. The community mourns a 'true hero'.
Kate Bush friend missing after Christmas Day sea swim
Singer Kate Bush pays tribute to missing friend Matthew Upham, 63, after a Christmas Day swimming incident in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services stood down search.
Kate Bush pays tribute to friend lost in Christmas swim
Singer Kate Bush mourns her 'dearest friend' Matthew Upham, feared drowned after trying to save a woman during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Read the full tribute.
Kate Bush pays tribute to friend missing in Devon swim
Kate Bush reveals her 'heartbreak' after a close friend vanished during a Christmas Day swim in stormy Devon seas. Read the full tribute and details of the search.
Missing Devon swimmer tried to save woman on Christmas Day
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a huge wave dragged him under as he tried to rescue a woman during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Read the full story of the tragedy.
Antiques dealer missing after Christmas swim rescue attempt
Matthew Upham, 63, is feared drowned after being swept away while trying to save a woman during a festive swim in Budleigh Salterton. Read the full story of his selfless act.
Two men missing after Christmas Day swim in stormy Devon sea
Matthew Upham, 63, and another man remain missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton turned dangerous. Family and friends pay tribute as authorities issue warnings.
Two missing after Devon Christmas Day swim tragedy
A festive swim at Budleigh Salterton turned to tragedy as two men, including a beloved local antique dealer, were swept out to sea in rough conditions. Search efforts continue.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim tragedy in Devon
A survivor of a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton describes entering the 'worst ever' water as a 'mistake' after two men, including an antiques dealer, went missing. Read the full story.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim tragedy in Devon
The family of antiques dealer Matthew Upham pay tribute after he and another man went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Read the full story.
Christmas Day swim survivor saved by brave bystanders in Devon
Mike Brown, 60, was dragged to safety from 6ft waves during a festive swim in Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after the incident. Read his harrowing account.
Antiques Dealer Missing After Christmas Swim
Matthew Upham, 63, remains missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services have called off the search. Read the latest updates.
Man missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon named
Matthew Upham, an antiques shop owner, was swept out to sea in Budleigh Salterton during a Christmas Day swim. An extensive search has concluded without locating him or another missing man.
Man missing after Christmas Day Devon swim named
Antiques dealer Matthew Upham named as one of two men feared dead after being swept to sea during a Christmas swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Read the family's tribute.
Tributes to missing man after Christmas Day swim in Devon
The family of Matthew Upham pay tribute as search continues for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services praised for their efforts.
Two missing after Christmas Day sea incident in Devon
Police warn against Boxing Day swims after two men were swept out to sea at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Extensive searches have concluded without locating them.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon
Matthew Upham, 63, and another man are missing at sea after a Christmas Day swim in rough conditions off Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major search.
Matthew Upham feared drowned in Christmas Day sea swim
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after being swept out to sea during a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton. The community mourns the local antiques dealer.
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