10 brilliant pictures of Northumberland's brave New Year's Day dippers in Alnmouth

To mark the start of 2026, dozens of people braved a dip in the North Sea in Alnmouth this New Year’s Day.

Here are 10 great pictures of swimmers taking a plunge into icy waters on a brisk cold day to kick January off with a bang.

Photos by Jane Coltman Photography.

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Dippers meet annually at Alnmouth. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Brave people ran into the North Sea. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Dozens turned up to welcome in 2026. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Friends supported each other through the chill. Photo: Jane Coltman

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