BRAVE Brits have plunged into icy waters to wash away their hangovers after celebrating the start of the New Year. Hundreds of hardy swimmers braved the slowly warming temperatures to enjoy the fir…
Others plunged in wearing skimpier swimwearOne couple took a selfie as they frolicked in the water at Derby Pool, in the Wirral.
Others dived into the water at Boscombe Beach in Dorset, while in Morecambe Bay the festive costumes were out in full force.The waters warmed up throughout the day as temperatures soared – with Met Office officials believing it will be the hottest New Year’s Day on record. Previously the hottest day was recorded in 1916, at 15.6C, with temperatures already reaching 15.2C in Liverpool.Friends were thrilled to be back on the beachesBoxing Day swimmers pull on fancy dress and take dip in freezing waters
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