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.
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
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 .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .