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Swimmer's '12 Dips of Christmas' to support sister

Will Johnston from Kenilworth said it was "scary" being told his sister had breast cancer and felt helpless living so far away.

So after hearing about Cancer Research UK's '12 Dips of Christmas campaign' he decided to jump into ice cold water to raise money.

12 December 2025
Breast cancer
Coventry & Warwickshire
Kenilworth

News imageA man in a black jacket and black cap with dark sunglasses playing a saxophone next to a field of brown cows

Saxophonist's moo-d music for cows

Former Britain's Got Talent finalist Julian Smith tries to entertain a herd of South Devons.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageA middle-aged couple kiss after renewing their vowels with 79 other couples at Coventry Cathedral

Moment 80 couples renew vows on Valentine's Day

Couples of all ages renew their vows in a special Valentine's Day ceremony at Coventry Cathedral.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageMartine Barons

Powerlifting grandmother is world record holder

Dr Martine Barons is now a world record holder after a colleague spotted her potential.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageRobin

Slow motion robin flies high on Facebook

The bird is captured launching off a wall and landing on a jar of food in Kenilworth.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageCar being pursued by police

Driver pursued by police did 75mph with child in back

Demetrious Nikoloau has been jailed for his actions, recorded on police video.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageLorry and police car

Booze heist burglars ram cars in HGV chase

Two police officers were injured in a lorry chase spanning several counties.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageA woman holding her rescued dog

Dog missing for five days found thanks to drone

A drone search and rescue group is alerted, after a jogger, who knew a dog was missing, heard barking.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageJohn Cassidy ready to jump

Skydiving pensioner raises £5k in memory of son

John Cassidy completes the jump for an air ambulance charity after his son died following a crash.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageCouncillors sitting in meeting

Parents demand apology over councillors' SEND views

Parents are left angry after councillors made disparaging remarks during a meeting.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageSwimming pool

Rare view inside mothballed swimming baths

Once described as one of Europe's best pools, Coventry Central Baths closed in 2020.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imagePhoenix Tree

Statue unveiled in new peace garden

It was designed by an artist who said it was based on intertwined trees he saw from a caravan in Wales.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageCarlo and Chips

Guide dog brothers reunited after nine years apart

Brothers Carlo and Chips were reunited in a Coventry park after working separately as Guide Dogs.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageService

Cathedral footage rediscovered for 65th anniversary

The lost film shows the first service in Coventry's then new cathedral.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageScene

Cyclist hit by driver sent spinning into air

Police release the footage to highlight the responsibility drivers have, after the motorist was jailed.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imagePaul Foster, owner of Salt

Michelin-starred chefs' tips for Christmas dinner

Owner of Salt in Stratford-upon-Avon, Paul Foster, says prepare as much as possible before the day.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageSarah Warwick

'My brave Neive's positivity shone through'

A Leamington Spa mum remembers her six-year-old daughter by way of a Christmas tree festival.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageEllie

'We're here to help people grow their own voice'

Lifespace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon is receiving funding from BBC Children in Need.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageA drill breaking a trainer

Artist turns trainer into model of ambulance

Melicka Ghafouri spent up to 300 hours creating the ambulance

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageWood End Station

Flooded rail lines turned into river

Footage released by Network Rail shows a torrent of water on tracks at a Warwickshire rail station.

Coventry & Warwickshire
News imageRosy and her walking wheels

Sheep's wheels help her overcome broken leg

Rosy is on the mend at an animal sanctuary thanks to a device being used under a vet's supervision.

Coventry & Warwickshire

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