Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006. The following year, they moved in together. But Ioan didn’t like to work, and Marina paid for everything. Years passed and he was no different. Ioan started to drink heavily, and the pair constantly argued. In July 2022, Marina ended things. But the following month, Ioan turned up at the hospital where she worked, drunk. He followed Marina as she walked home. He stabbed her eight times in her left side, shoulder, arm and breast. Thankfully, a stranger intervened and saved Marina’s life. In July 2023, Ioan was found guilty of assault by beating and attempted murder. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison with a further three years on license at Northampton Crown Court.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
