Festive East Coast dippers raise thousands for good causes

People have been plunging into the sea around the East Coast to help local charities at Christmas.

The festive dip is a long-standing tradition in many of the region's seaside towns including Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Cromer, Hunstanton and Clacton.

Sea temperatures were recorded at about 6.5C (44F) over Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

27 December 2019