UK Ice Warnings: Travel Disruption Risk as Freeze Bites
The Met Office has issued urgent yellow weather warnings for ice across parts of the UK. Stay updated on hazardous travel conditions and safety advice.
The Met Office has issued urgent yellow weather warnings for ice across parts of the UK. Stay updated on hazardous travel conditions and safety advice.
Drivers battling the UK's 2026 freeze are urged to try a surprising £2 hack using cat litter for instant traction on ice. Experts reveal this and other budget-friendly winter safety tips.
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Rhode Island as firefighters saved a yellow Labrador named Phoenix from an icy pond. Read the full story of this New Year's Day heroism.
The NHS shares crucial steps to take if you slip on ice and reveals the 'penguin waddle' technique to prevent falls during the UK's cold snap. Stay safe this winter.
The NHS shares crucial steps to take if you slip on ice and reveals a surprising penguin-style walk to prevent falls during the UK's freezing weather. Stay safe this winter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow and ice across England, Wales, Scotland, and NI from New Year's Day. Prepare for travel delays and hazardous icy surfaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.