A youth fatally stabbed 15-year-old Elianne Andam in a fit of “white-hot anger” after failing to hand over her friend’s teddy bear, a court has heard. Hassan Sentamu, 18, had lashed out at Elianne with a kitchen knife during a prearranged meeting in Croydon town centre with his ex-girlfriend and her group, the Old Bailey … Read more
A criminology student researched methods of murder before “butchering” Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach by stabbing her to death and seriously injuring her friend in a “savage and random” attack, a court has heard. Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, south London, is on trial charged with the murder of the 34-year-old physical trainer at Durley Chine Beach, West … Read more
A Newport man left with life-altering injuries after a diving incident has spoken out about the lack of support he says he’s encountered since an operation intended to improve his mobility. Andy Webster, who was injured in a diving accident a decade ago, says he has been “wasting away” at home after being operated on … Read more
Helen Skelton left her co-stars stunned as she opened up about her former presenting role on BBC’s Blue Peter – which was effectively her biggest hosting job at the time. The much-loved TV star landed herself the hosting stint on the Children’s staple back in 2008, at the age of 25. She took over from … Read more
The race to be crowned as the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year is now officially underway after the shortlist for this year’s award was revealed. The ceremony for what remains one of the most prestigious individual honours in British sport – currently held by Lionesses star Mary Earps – is always a highlight … Read more
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked by an armed gang after violence erupted near two barber shops. Nash Clyne, 33, who was originally from Grenada, died in Acton, west London, in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Metropolitan Police said. Three other people were also hurt during the fight … Read more
A journalist has appeared in court charged with stalking George Osborne, the former chancellor, and his wife, Thea Rogers, for more than a year. Lydia Suffield, 27, is said to have sent emails and Instagram messages to the couple and to have filed false referrals to the children’s charity the NSPCC between June 8 2022 … Read more
A COUNCIL has agreed to harness the power of sport to boost wellbeing in its area – and to try and reduce the strain on public services. There is no specific funding allocated to the plan but the intention is to work with sports clubs on promoting their activities and making use of them and activities … Read more
A boy and a woman have been taken to hospital after a flat fire in Eltham. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled the blaze in Sidcup Road Parade just before 1.30pm on December 7. The flat on the first floor of the building was destroyed by the fire. One man left the building … Read more
Residents across four counties remain without power following Storm Darragh’s impact. Dyfed-Powys Police has highlighted drop-in centres for those affected in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys. These centres offer facilities to charge mobile devices, enjoy a hot drink, and in some locations, access hot showers. In Carmarthenshire, Carmarthen, St Clears, and Llandovery leisure centres will … Read more