Coastguard's urgent warning for New Year's Day swimmers
HM Coastguard urges extreme caution for New Year's Day dips after two swimmers disappeared in Devon on Christmas Day. Key safety advice for cold water conditions.
HM Coastguard urges extreme caution for New Year's Day dips after two swimmers disappeared in Devon on Christmas Day. Key safety advice for cold water conditions.
A man was sexually assaulted and punched on a Wetherspoons dance floor in Plymouth. Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Great Britain's energy price cap is predicted to drop to £1,620 in April, saving typical households £138 annually. The cut follows budget changes shifting costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
Typical annual energy bills are forecast to fall by 8% to £1,620 in April after government budget changes shift policy costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
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A festive swim turned to tragedy in Budleigh Salterton as two men were swept away. One survivor describes being 'dragged to safety' in treacherous conditions.
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek has released its festive ranking of resident seals from nicest to naughtiest. Discover which seal was crowned the 'goodest egg' and who earned the title 'Queen of Chaos'.
The family of Matthew Upham pay tribute after a major Christmas Day search off Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after 'punishing' sea conditions.
Police in Devon urge public to avoid sea swimming after two men go missing off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Search called off as coastguard battled huge waves.
The coastguard has stood down its search for two men missing after a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services urge caution.
Emergency services urge public to avoid swimming off Devon coast after two men go missing at Budleigh Salterton. Search called off as families are informed.
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
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.
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.
Two men are missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services continue search amid severe weather warnings. Stay out of the water.
A London restaurant owner was subjected to shocking racist abuse just five days after opening her Walthamstow smokehouse. Police have arrested a woman in her 40s.
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.
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
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