Antiques Dealer Missing After Christmas Day Swim
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
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Search for missing Christmas Day swimmers called off
The search for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Devon has ended. Tributes are paid to Matthew Upham as families thank emergency services.
Two missing after Christmas Day sea swim in Devon
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
Staff swim mile for Carers in Hertfordshire charity
Two Carers in Hertfordshire staff members completed a sponsored swimathon, raising over £1,000 to support unpaid carers. The event was held at John Warner Sports Centre in Hoddesdon.
Llangadog's Icy Plunge for Parkinson's UK
Twenty-two brave souls in Llangadog braved freezing waters for an annual charity swim for Parkinson's UK, raising over £1,400. Read about their heart-warming community effort.
Bournemouth's White Christmas Dip Changes Location
Bournemouth's festive sea dip is moving to the east side of Boscombe Pier this Christmas Day for safety. Hundreds will plunge for Macmillan Caring Locally. Book now!
Foreign Office targeted in major China cyber attack
Sensitive UK diplomatic data feared stolen in a major state-sponsored cyber attack linked to China. The government is reviewing defences amid rising tensions.
Swim England Winter Championships: Wirral Metro's Golden Success
Petra Varga of Wirral Metro clinched gold in the 200m Individual Medley with a personal best at the Swim England Winter Championships in Sheffield. Discover all the local medal winners and standout performances from a thrilling weekend of swimming.
Pupils' festive run raises £223 for air ambulance
Early Years children at Blackawton Primary School in Totnes have raised vital funds for Devon Air Ambulance through a sponsored Santa run. Donations can still be made via their JustGiving page.
Great North Swim 2026: Entries Now Open
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
Students smash fundraising target for Teenage Cancer Trust
Year 9 students from OneSchool Global's Kenley Campus walked 14.13 miles, raising £2,820 for Teenage Cancer Trust, far exceeding their £250 goal. Read their inspiring story.
Care Home Heroes Embark on Charity Walk for Hospice
Dedicated staff from Oak Springs Care Home are stepping out to raise vital funds for Willowbrook Hospice through a sponsored coastal walk, demonstrating incredible community spirit.
Cheltenham's Big Dip: Icy Plunge for Loved Ones
Hundreds of brave Cheltenham residents took the plunge in the Big Dip at Sandford Parks Lido, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder's palliative care while creating touching tributes to departed family and friends.
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