Search for missing Devon swimmers called off on Christmas
A major search operation for two swimmers missing off Budleigh Salterton has been stood down. Emergency services warn of dangerous sea conditions. Read the full story.
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Two missing after Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton
A desperate search is underway for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services were called amid strong winds. Read the latest updates.
Two missing after Christmas Day sea rescue in Devon
Emergency services launch major search after two men disappear during festive swim in Sidmouth. Multiple others rescued from dangerous conditions. Stay informed.
Christmas Day Swim Sparks Major Emergency Response in Devon
Emergency services were called to a Devon beach on Christmas Day after swimmers ignored severe weather warnings. Read the full story on the dramatic rescue operation.
Christmas Day Swim Cancelled After Devon Beach Emergency
Emergency services swarmed a Devon beach on Christmas morning, leading to the cancellation of a festive swim. Several people were safely recovered from the water. Read the latest updates.
UK Swimmers Brave Cold for Christmas Day Dip Traditions
From London's Serpentine to Birmingham's parks, hardy swimmers kept up Christmas traditions. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Sandringham hoping to see the royal family. See the festive scenes.
Storm Disrupts Christmas: Swims Cancelled Amid 65mph Winds
Severe Christmas weather with 65mph gusts forces historic cancellations of festive swims across Devon and Cornwall. Stay safe with the latest Met Office warnings.
Festive swimmers brave freezing seas on Christmas Eve
Hundreds of festive swimmers plunged into icy UK waters for charity on Christmas Eve, despite a cold health alert and temperatures set to drop to -5°C. Read about the brave dippers and the weather warnings in place.
Global Christmas Eve 2025: Swims, Markets, and Protests
From charity swims in Northern Ireland to protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images and stories.
Wild Horses, The Rockies And Me: Buchanan's Intimate BBC2 Documentary
Gordon Buchanan spends three weeks with wild horses in Canada for a deeply personal BBC2 wildlife film. Discover his unique approach to gaining their trust.
Discover Australia's Eyre Peninsula: Wildlife & Seafood
Explore South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, a hidden gem offering wild dolphin swims, fresh oysters, and stunning coastline. Plan your adventure now.
HGTV 2026: Zillow Gone Wild & Castle Impossible Return
HGTV promises a strong 2026 after a turbulent summer, confirming the return of Zillow Gone Wild and Castle Impossible in January, plus a new series, Wild Vacation Rentals.
Bondi swimmers' tribute circle for attack victims
Hundreds of swimmers at Sydney's Bondi Beach formed a human circle in the ocean to honour the 15 victims of a recent attack on a Jewish community event. Read the moving story of community solidarity.
Sabalenka's Maldives Retreat After Tennis Defeat
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka holidays in Maldives paradise after heartbreaking £3.98m WTA Finals loss. See her shark swim, tequila recovery and romantic getaway.
Eminem sues Australian brand Swim Shady over trademark
Rap superstar Eminem launches legal action against Australian beach brand Swim Shady, claiming trademark infringement of his Slim Shady persona. Discover the details of this international legal battle.
Mother's Pool Safety Plea After Son's Drowning
Influencer Emilie Kiser issues urgent water safety warning six months after her three-year-old son tragically drowned in their Arizona pool. Learn crucial prevention tips.
Eminem Sues Australian Brand 'Swim Shady'
A former South Sydney Rabbitohs executive is fighting Eminem over his Swim Shady brand name. Discover the details of this bizarre international trademark dispute.
Hippo's Magical Diwali Swim in Ganges River
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
Amazon recalls children's swim aids over drowning risk
Parents warned to immediately stop using popular children's swim vests sold on Amazon after safety tests reveal critical failure risk that could lead to drowning incidents.
Channel swimmer's lost Rolex found after 70 years
The incredible discovery of a British woman's prototype Rolex, lost during her 1951 Channel swim, finally proves her record-breaking achievement and silences fraudulent rivals.
TK Maxx recalls kids' swim vests over drowning risk
Parents warned as popular high-street retailer recalls children's swim aids due to critical safety flaw that could lead to drowning. Full refunds offered.
Countryside Code updated with new rules for visitors
The iconic Countryside Code for England and Wales has been updated for the first time in a decade, introducing new guidance on nighttime fishing, interacting with livestock, and 'leave no trace' principles for the modern visitor.
Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban
In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Stroke During Ocean Swim: The Stranger Who Saved a Life
A terrifying medical emergency during an ocean swim off the Isle of Wight turned into a story of human kindness when a complete stranger became an unlikely guardian angel.
Wild chimpanzees observed deliberately drinking alcoholic palm wine
A landmark 17-year study in Guinea has captured wild chimpanzees deliberately drinking fermented palm wine, offering profound insights into human evolution and our complex relationship with alcohol.
Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid: The True Story Revealed
New investigation reveals the astonishing true story behind the legendary outlaws and Robert Redford's iconic film. Discover what really happened to the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang.
British tourist fined for swimming in Venice Grand Canal
A British tourist has been hit with a €1,000 fine and a city ban for taking an illegal swim in Venice's iconic Grand Canal, sparking outrage from local officials.
Jung Chang's explosive new memoir challenges China's narrative
In her long-awaited new memoir 'Fly, Wild Swans', Jung Chang delivers a powerful personal testament against totalitarianism, continuing the story that made 'Wild Swans' a global phenomenon.
LA's Wild Donkeys Targeted in Bizarre Arrow Attacks
Authorities in Los Angeles are hunting a perpetrator after a series of disturbing attacks on the city's wild donkey population, with several animals found shot with arrows in a suspected case of animal cruelty.
Devon Man's 10-Lake Swiss Swim Challenge for Mental Health
Follow the incredible journey of Devon's Tom Worthington as he attempts to swim across 10 Swiss lakes in just 10 days, battling freezing waters and fatigue to raise vital funds for mental health charity Mind.
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