Forsome, a dip in the sea is as much of a christmas tradition as turkey and crackers. This was the scene at Boscombe Pier near bournemouth. A little further north on the yorkshire coast swimmers have been hopping into the north sea, braving the waves in all manner of costumes and fancy dress. Ahead of their swim, Alison Freeman went to meet some of them to find out why they were doing it. Theyre used to being in the cold and getting wet, but the lads from redcar rugby clubs under 14s are still a little nervous aboutjumping in the north sea as part of the annual boxing day dip. Freezing its going to be horrible. It will be very cold. I know that. But theyre doing it for a good cause, thejunction, a charity in the town which helps support the Mental Health of young people like them and their friends. I have just lost a whole lot of confidence, like not being able to talk to people, just normal general stuff. So you are talking about because of the pandemic, basically . Notjust the pandem
Unfortunately lost about 70 of capacity so we have had to a0 people unfortunately and cancel new years eve. Phone a few people. 0micron is causing chaos in the Airline Industry 6,000 flights cancelled Around The World over the christmas weekend. Swimmers take the Chilly Plunge across the uk. We hearfrom one Group Getting ready to continue the christmas tradition. Hello and welcome to bbc news. Archbishop desmond tutu, the leading Anti Apartheid campaigner who helped bring down white rule in south africa, has died at the age of 90. Desmond tutu was uncompromisingly opposed to violence and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 198a. After Nelson Mandela became president , he headed the truth and Reconciliation Commission investigating the crimes of white rule. Nomsa maseko looks back at his life. He was first and foremost a priest, not a politician. But for the best part of half a century, he was the face of reconciliation and south africas moral compass. The system of this country, apart
Unfortunately having to cancel some people. Omicron is causing chaos in the Airline Industry more than 6,000 flights cancelled around the world over the christmas weekend. Swimmers take the Chilly Plunge across the uk. Well hear live from one wild swimmer getting ready to continue the christmas tradition. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The former archbishop of cape town, desmond tutu, white rule in south africa, has died at the age of 90. Desmond tutu was uncompromisingly opposed to violence and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. After Nelson Mandela became president , he headed the truth and Reconciliation Commission investigating the crimes of white rule. Nomsa maseko looks back at his life. He was first and foremost a priest, not a politician. But for the best part of half a century, he was the face of reconciliation and south africas moral compass. The system of this country, apartheid, is immoral. The system of this country is evil. Desmond mpilo tutu remained outside of p
Watch the festive rugby derby and they will have to watch from home, a total ban on spectators at sporting and large events in wales from now on. And 0micron causes chaos for travellers Seven Thousand flights cancelled Around The World over the christmas weekend. Well be live at Gatwick Airport. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or Around The World. Its very good to have your company. We begin in south africa. Archbishop desmond tutu, who helped end the Racial Segregation and discrimination of the apartheid era, has died aged 90. A friend of Nelson Mandela, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his role in ending white Minority Rule. The South African President , cyril ramaphosa, said the death marked another chapter in the nations farewell to a generation of outstanding south africans. 0ur africa correspondent, andrew harding, looks back at his life. Raise our hands and we say, we will be free desmond tutu was a man of hope. A south african priest who became one