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A man from Croydon has been charged with the murder of a 34-year-old woman stabbed on a Bournemouth beach on Friday, May 24. Nasen Saadi, 20, was charged with 34-year-old Amie Gray's murder and the attempted murder of another 38-year-old woman on Saturday, June 1. The pair from Poole were stabbed on Durley Chine Beach. Amie died at the scene and the second woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She has now been discharged from hospital. Amie was a personal trainer and head coach at Dorset Futsal Club, a women's indoor football team, reports BBC . READ MORE: Croydon road casualties hit 10-year high - as calls for urgent safety measures intensify Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, of MCIT, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Amie Gray, as well as the woman who was seriously injured, and they have been updated with this latest development in our investigation. “This matter has been the subject of an extensive investigation and we have...

EastEnders fans are convinced Nish Panesar is paying a doctor at the hospital to lie to his family about his terminal heart condition. Earlier this week, Nish returned to Walford and said he was dying while trying to make up with his estranged family. Nish claimed he didn't have long left due to a virus that was causing his heart to fail and that it would eventually kill him. However, after a hospital dash, the doctor confirmed that Nish was indeed telling the truth about being terminally ill. His heart was failing at a quicker rate than doctors anticipated after being diagnosed with viral myocarditis. The doctor told Nish that unless he gets a heart transplant, which is very difficult to come by, he will die sooner rather than later. READ MORE: 10 tricky questions to find out which Walford family you belong in The Panesar's are not convinced Nish is dying Nish was broken by the news, having thought he had more time to live. The rest of the family looked s...

Ruth Jones has slammed 'really mean' leaks about the upcoming Gavin and Stacey special. Earlier this year, it was reported by Deadline that the 57-year-old comedian and her co-writer James Corden , 45, were planning to bring back the beloved BBC sitcom for another festive episode this year, and Ruth has admitted she was upset because she wanted to 'give everybody a nice surprise'. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, she said: "It was unfortunate because James and I wanted to give everybody a nice surprise and I think it was really mean that they leaked it. "Because also it meant that I had to lie to people, to friends and family, because they were all saying 'is it happening?', and the reality is that until you have your cast booked, budget worked out, all of those things, you cannot say categorically that it is going to happen." READ MORE: Switching from Samsung to Sky gets shoppers Tab S9 device for a cheap £14 a month Soon after the news broke, it...

A horse trainer who sexually abused a vulnerable teenage boy has walked free after an 'extraordinary' six-year delay in the case coming to court. Crystal Vella - who was 25 at the time - met the boy while working on a farm and they were in contact for seven months, during which they had sex and she sent him a masturbation video and photos in her underwear. The 34-year-old paedophile of Almeric Road, Wandsworth, lifted her loose grey sweater to expose her six-month pregnancy bump to the sentencing judge at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday morning (May 28). The horse-loving sex abuser sobbed and wiped her tears as prosecutor Charles Evans outlined details of her illegal liaison with a child. Vella's social media profile shows photos of her working in horse stables, and competing in dressage and showjumping competitions. On Facebook, she lists Vauxhall City Farm in South London, Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs, and the London Equestrian Centre, a horse-riding school in Bar...

Wheelchair users have said navigating the pavements in London is more than difficult than ever, with missing dropped kerbs, uneven surfaces, and obstructions caused by dockless bikes, rubbish bags and parked cars. Music publicist Isobel Williams, 35, from Stroud Green , said: “I would describe navigating the streets of London like a computer game. It’s like you turn another corner, ‘oh there’s another obstacle!’, then if you can’t beat the obstacle, you’ve got to go all the way back to the beginning of the level and start again. “The state of the pavements is, I would say, very bumpy, lots of loose paving stones. I have to be very focused on dodging bumps and potholes. If I’m on a street I’m not familiar with, it’s tricky, especially if it’s not well-lit late at night. It’s quite scary to be honest. I’d hate to flip out of my wheelchair . That would be not fun for everybody involved. READ MORE: Wheelchair user angry London's 'best' Asian restaurant 'prioritises more...

A new dinosaur-themed flume ride has opened at a theme park recently named the UK's best for value. Splash Lagoon has become the sixth ride in the existing Lost Kingdom land at Paultons Park and is aimed at younger children looking for their first thrill rides. With a modest drop, you're not going to get the sort of drenching you would from the likes of Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park so you won't need to pack a change of clothes. Splash Lagoon is billed as a family-friendly water boat ride that takes young explorers on a Jurassic adventure. It has meandering rapids before the drop into a 'prehistoric lagoon' below, and along the way you'll see some model dinosaurs, one of which appears to be bursting out of a metal framed tower. The ride officially opened at a press event on May 17. READ MORE: 40 photos show how Paultons Park has changed in 40 years including forgotten rides and animals, and its humble beginnings Splash Lagoon in the dinosaur-theme...

It looked like space junk burning up in the atmosphere, a wave of missiles heading towards London, or a 'f***ing plane or something on fire' - but the bizarre sight near Heathrow Airport was none of those. Some Londoners were left in confusion on Friday night (May 24) as a fiery air display over Thorpe Park, seen for miles around, was mistaken for a dusk assault on the capital. Rest assured, the planes weren't actually on fire. It was just an airshow for the opening of Thorpe Park's new ride Hyperia, which the theme park says is the tallest and fastest in the UK. The ride, which opened on Friday, includes 995m of track, is 72m tall and has the tallest loop in Europe, and does a top speed of 80mph, according to the owners. But as thousands of theme park fanatics descended on Chertsey, Surrey, to have a go on the new ride, not everyone was aware of the air-display put on to mark the opening night. UB1UB2, a neighbourhood news account for West London, shared a woman...

With the Bank Holiday coming up there are a number of changes to opening times for loads of supermarkets, shopping stores and public attractions. The second Bank Holiday in May is a lovely day off for many of us despite the weather not looking too nice at the moment . Many stores have changed their times but it is not a blanket rule for many places, with individual stores having differing times. Below, MyLondon has made note of many of the opening and closing times over the Bank Holiday for many popular supermarkets and London attractions so that you aren't caught short. READ MORE: Shark vacuum that 'makes hoovering fun again' is huge £170 off on Amazon Lidl recommend checking your local store hours but generally they will close early at 8pm on Monday (Image: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Supermarket opening times Lidl On Saturday and Sunday, Lidl stores will operate their normal hours. And then on Bank Holiday Monday, generally, Lidl store...

A person has been hit by a train between East Croydon and Purley this evening as major disruption is expected for the rest of the night. The news was shared by Southern Rail on X (formerly Twitter). They said: "We are very sorry to advise that a person has been hit by a train between East Croydon and Purley. All lines are blocked between these stations, and trains are unable to travel on this part of our network. This incident will cause major disruption for the rest of the night." National Rail shared in an update: "A person has been hit by a train between East Croydon and Purley. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed. Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised." They also said there was another incident of a person being hit by a train: "A person beng hit by a train between London Kings Cross / Moorgate and Peterborough / Cambridge. Whilst emergency services attend the incident, all lines are bloc...

European city breaks can be quite costly when you factor in flights, hotels, food, and tourist attractions. However, there is one destination which has been named the most budget-friendly and it's less than three hours from London. According to the annual Post Office City Costs Barometer , Lisbon is the most cost-effective city break in Europe. The Portuguese city works out cheapest based on a two-night weekend stay in a three-star hotel, including a visit to a museum, gallery, sightseeing bus tour, and public transport for the day. What's more, just an hour's journey away are the biggest waves in the world - perfect for a day of surfing - and, you can even swim with dolphins, making it the perfect mixture of culture and beachy relaxation few city breaks have. Lisbon is also home to delicious cuisine and independent boutiques. READ MORE: The 'beautiful but underrated' National Park 2 hours from London that 'rivals' the New Forest Head to P...

A pensioner has died in hospital days after he was attacked in his home in Newham. Franklin Agbotui, 79, was attacked on May 15 and left critically injured at his address in East London. The police were called just after 3pm on Wednesday, May 15 by people concerned with Mr Agbotui's wellbeing. When they found him at the scene he was rushed the London Ambulance Service said that they dispatched an air ambulance to treat Mr Agbotui before he was taken to a major trauma centre. Sadly, Mr Agbotui died in hospital. Philip Fracezek, 20, was arrested soon after and on Friday, May 17, was charged with attempted murder at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court. He will appear at the Central Criminal Court (the Old Bailey) on Friday, June 14 and the Crown Prosecution Service will work with police to amend the charge to murder, given he was charged before the victim died. READ MORE: Teenager stabbed in Streatham Common playground rushed to hospital was left fighting for life as attacker on loo...

A North London primary school is set to close for a further five days over the next two weeks after staff agreed to take strike action against government plans to turn it into an academy. The decision came after the school was rated ‘inadequate’ by the education watchdog, but staff, parents, and local politicians are fighting against what they feel is a ‘draconian’ measure. A recent Ofsted report highlighted a ‘marked deterioration’ at Byron Court in Wembley after its rating plummeted from ‘outstanding’ in 2012 to ‘inadequate’ following inspections on November 28 and 29 last year. This triggered an automatic response from the Department for Education (DfE), with the school forced to come under the control of an academy, Harris Trust, to address the issues. After a number of protests staged outside the school - attended by staff, parents, pupils, and politicians - those staff who are members of the National Education Union (NEU) have now opted to strike in an effort to halt the proce...

Properties in London went for an overall average price of £771,04 last year according to Rightmove, all these pubs are cheaper If you are saving up to buy a house, good for you. It's a solid investment and will stand you in good stead for your future. London, however, is getting more and more expensive making it less likely to get more for your money. According to Rightmove , properties in London went for an overall average price of £771,041 over the last year with the capital still being the most expensive city to buy a property in in the country . With all the money that you could put into a house, there are also other types of properties that you could buy which would also serve as a great investment into your future like a business. READ MORE: The London boroughs people are avoiding in 2024 as they look for a new home including 'posh' and 'trendy' area On the website BusinessesForSale.com , you can pursue a number of different businesses around the country tha...

The London Underground is a marvel of its kind - as the original underground metro system, it's been the map for a great many other cities. But it's name is...well, misleading. More than half of it is above ground, for one. That's right, 156 of the 272 stations on the map are actually above the ground. In the case of Whitechapel, the Underground even boasts tracks above the Overground. Confusing, right? READ MORE: London Underground map shows what Tube system would look like in New York style TfL put together a handy map for people with claustrophobia or anxiety, who could find largely underground journeys stressful. Mapping out these stations "will help a range of customers navigate the network more comfortably by showing them routes they can take to avoid areas with large stretches of tunnels," according to TfL. Nicky Lidbetter, Chief Executive from Anxiety UK, said: "For those with anxiety conditions such as panic attacks and claustrophobia, we know...

The Northern Lights are at it again for their latest incredibly rare showing in UK skies. Experts at Auroura Watch UK have forecasted a red alert for geomagnetic activity this evening (Friday) in London and the UK. These geomagnetic events cause what we call aurora borealis. Ever since their first dramatic showing on May 10, people across the Northern Hemisphere have been pointing their phones to the skies in hopes of capturing the beautiful green and purple lights dancing across the sky. The Met Office predicted tonight could have another coronal mass ejection from the sun causing an interaction with the Earth's magnetic field producing the amazing lights and it appears they were right. Aroura Watch UK, run by scientists at the Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University, has published a bar chart showing that the base rate of geomagnetic activity is around 30 to 40 nanoteslas (a unit for measuring magnetism) but at 7pm BST this hit 500 nanoteslas. This massive jump is li...