Swimmer dies in Brighton New Year's Day sea swim
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty during a New Year's Day swim near Brighton Palace Pier. Emergency services were unable to save him.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty during a New Year's Day swim near Brighton Palace Pier. Emergency services were unable to save him.
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Staffordshire Police have identified a man after a CCTV appeal following the death of a woman in a Stoke-on-Trent doorway. Read the latest on this investigation.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
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.
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.
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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 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!
A mother has received a suspended sentence after her five-month-old daughter died while she slept beside her, following a night of drinking vodka. Read the full court details.
BBC actor Danny John-Jules condemns a twisted online hoax that falsely announced his death from cancer. The Death in Paradise star issued a furious response on social media.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.
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Yasmeen Ali, 43, faces murder charges after her three young children died in Sea Mills last February. The case has been sent to Bristol Crown Court.
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.
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman found his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
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Police confirm a man's death at a Perry Barr HMO is not suspicious. The man in his 40s was found in cardiac arrest on December 3. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
E.ON Next promises to pass on £150 annual savings directly to customers from April 2026, following government policy changes. Learn about the bill boost and industry reactions.
Volunteer groups like the Buckthorn Bashers are fighting invasive Sea Buckthorn on Sefton's dunes to protect native species like Natterjack Toads. Find out how to join the conservation effort.
Charlie Comer, 22, was 20 weeks pregnant when she died unexpectedly. Her family are awaiting answers as the post-mortem found no cause. A fundraiser is now live.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead on Longford Road, Cannock, after a major emergency service response. Police are investigating the unexplained death and appealing for witnesses.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a man was found dead on Longford Road in Cannock. The death is being treated as unexplained. Contact police with information.
An inquest hears Elizabeth Bury died from injuries sustained after falling on a speed bump. The coroner has filed a report to prevent future deaths.
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a horrific crash in Knutton. Read the full story.
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A huge Black Friday deal slashes 10-14 night Egypt holidays, combining a Nile cruise with an all-inclusive Red Sea stay from £429. Includes flights, transfers & winter sun.
The family of Wendy Jones, a Solihull mum who 'lit up every room', are fundraising for her funeral after her sudden death following a cancer diagnosis and a fall.