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A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Brighton Beach on New Year's Day. The RNLI warns of cold water shock dangers during winter dips.
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Coastguard and RNLI teams have concluded their search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Police urge against Boxing Day swims.
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The coastguard has suspended its search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton, Devon, after an extensive Christmas Day operation. Several festive swims were cancelled due to severe weather warnings.
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Latest updates.
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled amid severe weather warnings. Follow live updates.
Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese served festive meals at a Sydney charity on Christmas Day, alongside political rivals. The federal government pledged $10m to the Rev Bill Crews Foundation.
Alexander Wishart, former Harrods Bank director, has died aged 81. He and his wife founded Kelly's Trust, helping hundreds of families with sick children in Kent. Read his inspiring story.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to Madison Richardson, 13, who died in Manchester. Police investigation continues as family faces first Christmas without her.