12 h. ago In pictures: Snow blankets parts of UK as 2026 begins in deep freeze

Yellow and amber weather warnings for snow and ice will continue into the weekend as more snow is expected

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15 h. ago Tragedy as man dies after New Year's Day swim at Brighton beach

The 51-year-old was recovered from the water after he was seen in trouble at about 10.30am west of Brighton Palace Pier

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16 h. ago Man's body pulled from sea after New Year's Day swim as police issue statement

A 51-year-old man was seen in trouble off the Brighton coast at around 10.30am and despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene

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16 h. ago Man in his 50s dies after New Year's Day swim at popular beach

The swimmer was recovered from the water near Brighton after he was seen struggling, but despite efforts from paramedics he died at the scene.

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16 h. ago Man in his 50s dies while swimming in the sea on New Year's Day

A 51-year-old man has died after a New Year's Day swim off the Brighton coast

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18 h. ago My predictions for 2026, by Darren the dog: the Stephen Collins cartoon

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32 h. ago New Year's Day swim 2026 in pictures as hundreds descend into ice

Hundreds of people have taken to the seas around the UK to participate in the New Year's Day swim - many seen donning special outfits before spilling into the water

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33 h. ago Hundreds descend on makeshift memorial for Swiss ski resort fire after 40 die

A makeshift memorial has emerged for the dozens of people killed in last night's horrific ski resort fire that's killed about 40 people.

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40 h. ago Loony Dook 2026: Here are 16 fun pictures of this year's Loony Dook in South Queensferry

It’s that time of year again for one of Scotland’s most fun tradition.

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51 h. ago In pictures: Manchester welcomes 2026 with a bang as tens of thousands watch huge firework display

There was a party atmosphere in St Peter's Square

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56 h. ago Edinburgh Hogmanay: 17 great pictures as people prepare to party in Princes Street to welcome 2026

Thousands of people are set to party the night away in Princes Street as Edinburgh welcomes in 2026.

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63 h. ago Shoppers 'run towards' Aldi on NYE as meat and cheese prices slashed

Some people will be eating gammon and brie well into 2026 judging from the pictures

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3 d. ago New Year open water swimmers warned about risks after Christmas Day disappearances

Two men went missing after going for a swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on Christmas Day

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4 d. ago Tributes to antiques dealer who went missing during Christmas Day swim while trying to help woman

Locals paid tribute to Matthew Upham on Monday, saying he was ‘a valued and upstanding member of the Budleigh Salterton community’

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4 d. ago Kate Bush 'heartbroken' after friend goes missing during Christmas Day swim

Kate Bush said she was heartbroken after the disappearance of 63-year-old antiques dealer Matthew Upham, who was one of two swimmers who went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day

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5 d. ago Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend remains missing after Christmas Day swim

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham is still unaccounted for following an incident in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton.

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5 d. ago Kate Bush pays tribute to antiques dealer who is feared to have drowned on Christmas Day swim and says he 'lived life to the full'

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 63, had gone to the beach with friends on the morning of December 25 off the coast of Budleigh Salterton in Devon.

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5 d. ago Kate Bush reveals she is heartbroken after 'dear friend' missing in Christmas Day swim

British pop icon Kate Bush said antiques dealer Matthew Upham would be 'deeply loved and forever missed' after he went missing following the Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, Devon

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6 d. ago Budleigh Salterton: 'Beloved' swimmer who vanished on Christmas Day pictured

The family of Matthew Upham, 63, one of two men missing after the Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, said he is 'deeply loved' and 'will be forever missed'

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6 d. ago How a joyful Christmas Day swim on Devon’s Jurassic coast ended in tragedy with two swept out to sea

‘Beloved’ antique dealer Matthew Upham and another swimmer were swept away at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day

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