The Latest Breaking News from Matthew Upham

Body found on Devon beach after swimmers went missing on Christmas Day

Discovery comes after antiques dealer Matthew Upham got into difficulty while taking part in a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton Beach

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers at Budleigh Salterton

Devon and Cornwall Police said the discovery was made at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, around 8.45am on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Man, 51, dies after getting into difficulty in sea off Brighton beach

Man from Kettering was recovered from the water near Brighton Palace Pier on New Year’s Day morning

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Tributes to antiques dealer who went missing during Christmas Day swim while trying to help woman

Locals paid tribute to Matthew Upham on Monday, saying he was ‘a valued and upstanding member of the Budleigh Salterton community’

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Kate Bush 'Heartbroken' as Close Friend Remains Missing After Christmas Day Swim in Devon

Kate Bush has spoken of her devastation after her close friend Matthew Upham went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Devon, as tributes continue to pour in for the respected antiques dealer.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025

Kate Bush pays tribute to friend missing after Christmas Day swim

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The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

Kate Bush reveals friend is one of missing after Devon Christmas Day swim

The singer described Matthew Upham as ‘one of my very dearest friends’

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend remains missing after Christmas Day swim

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham is still unaccounted for following an incident in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

"The world has lost someone incredibly special." Kate Bush pays tribute to friend lost in Devon swimming tragedy

Antique dealer Matthew Upham went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton in Devon

Louder · Dec 28, 2025

Antiques dealer feared drowned after going for Christmas swim was trying to save woman in distress

Matthew Upham, 63, was almost back to shore when he saw a woman struggling past the surf line

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025