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Woman in her 20s ‘is raped outside court’ as cops launch frantic manhunt for ‘attacker’
A WOMAN has allegedly been raped outside of a court, sparking a desperate manhunt for her attacker.
The alleged attack took place between 3am and 4am, next to a prison van which was parked near the entrance.
The assault took place outside of the Portsmouth Combined Court Centre, in the early hours of June 11.
“We are conducting enquiries following the report of a rape of a woman in her 20s. The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and officers are regularly patrolling the area.
“These patrols will continue over the weekend while our investigation continues.”
Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting 44250254877.
The overlooked food dubbed a ‘poor man’s Ozempic’ that ‘mimics’ the miracle weight loss jab for just 60p a day
WEIGHT loss jabs have taken the UK by storm – but for those looking for a more natural alternative, there’s a food everyone’s talking about.
It’s been dubbed ‘the poor man’s Ozempic‘ because it costs as little as 58p compared to £150-plus for jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Called psyllium husk, you can find 500g of the stuff on Amazon for £11.99, or in pill form – 10p per capsule – at Holland and Barrett. It says to take six capsules per day.
The food is said to mimic the fat loss effects of the revolutionary jabs by slowing down digestion, helping you feel fuller for longer and therefore preventing you from eating as much.
But does psyllium husk live up to the hype?
Here’s everything you need to know about the supplement.
What is psyllium husk?
Psyllium husk is made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds, making it a plant-based fibre.
Gut health dietitian Jo Travers, from the London Nutritionist said: “It’s a type of fibre that can be taken in supplement form.
“It’s often used as a laxative.”
Jo says psyllium husk is a soluble fibre “which means it passes through the small intestine without being completely broken down or absorbed”.
But it does attract water as it’s being digested, becoming a viscous gel.
It is known as a “bulk-forming laxative” because it soaks up water in your digestive system and makes your faeces softer and easier to pass, according to LloydsPharmacy, making it a good treatment for constipation.
Medical News Today also claims the tiny seeds derived from from the herb Plantago ovata can help with diarrhoea, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.
But can it make you lose weight?
Is psyllium husk like Ozempic?
Fibre, as we know, can help us go to the toilet.
But Jo says: “Because it is fibre, it can also make someone feel fuller for longer.
“It is an insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre in all forms, not just psyllium, promotes GLP1 which is what weight loss drugs do.”
GLP-1 is a hormone that is released after eating. GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro mimick this hormone.
It signals to your brain that you’re full and slows digestion by increasing the time it takes for food to leave the body.
Because it is fibre, it can also make someone feel fuller for longer
Jo Travers
Jo adds: “It is indigestible, meaning it can help food move through the gut. It can be fermented by bacteria to produce beneficial compounds such as short-chain fatty acids.”
“It can improve blood sugar and lower cholesterol. Because it is fibre, it can also make someone feel fuller for longer.”
When you feel fuller for longer, you are less likely to reach for snacks or overeat, which may contribute to weight loss.
Registered dietitian Jessica Cording says you can’t lose weight by taking the fibre alone.
She told Women’s Health: “If someone is making other changes to their nutritional intake or their exercise routine and they’re using psyllium husk as part of that, it can be supportive of weight management because of the impacts on fullness and blood sugar regulation.
“But just introducing psyllium husk is not enough to cause weight loss.”
She also said that “it’s not the same as Ozempic”.
In a 2016 study, which found that taking up to 10.2 g of psyllium before breakfast and lunch led to significant reductions in hunger, desire to eat, and increased fullness between meals.
But a review of 22 people using the fibre conducted in 2020 reported no overall effect on body weight, BMI, or waist circumference.
Are there risks to consuming psyllium husk?
Jo says psyllium husk is suitable for most adults, “although it is always worth speaking to your GP before you take any supplements, especially if you have any health condition or are taking any medications”.
“It can slow gastric emptying so could potentially affect some medications, but it isn’t associated with any great side effects,” she says.
“Some people can develop an allergy to it.”
How do you take it?
If you’re going to give psyllium husk a whirl, start slowly at first and with lots of water.
Jo says: “It absorbs water so it can cause constipation if you don’t have additional water.”
A possible side effect from adding psyllium husk might be a little extra gas, dietitians said.
Registered dietitian Keri Gans told Women’s Health: “If a person is not used to consuming fibre in their diet, it may cause gas and bloating at the start.
“Therefore, I would recommend starting slowly, less than the recommended dose, and also drinking plenty of water to help acclimate one’s body.”
She also advised you don’t exceed the recommended daily dosage – between 5 and 10 grams per day.
Final event of Michael Johnson’s revolutionary £9million Grand Slam Track embarrassingly CANCELLED
THE LAST event of Michael Johnson’s new athletics league in Los Angeles has been cancelled due to cash woes.
The pilot season of the Grand Slam Track was due to climax in California on June 28-29 following race meetings in Kingston, Miami and Philadelphia.
Yet the two-day meet at the Drake Stadium will not go ahead with sources claiming the economics of the deal at the venue were poor.
It is a surprise move to finish the inaugural series prematurely, especially when British stars Zharnel Hughes, Daryll Neita and Matthew Hudson-Smith were all planning to run.
And it throws into doubt the whole business model for the GST for next year, especially as they pay top athletes $100,000 (£74,000) for winning each Slam.
It began in the Jamaican capital in April but races took place in front of largely empty stands.
Four-time Olympic champion Johnson, 57, wanted to focus on track stars – there are no field events in the schedule – but the opening three rounds were beset by disappointing ticket sales.
Johnson wanted to focus on the US TV market this time but there is a chance he might look to Europe for the 2026 edition with London a favourable destination.
Sources close to the event say the ongoing riots in the city which are against Donald Trump’s controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy were not the overriding factor in the decision to cancel.
Johnson, a four-time Olympic gold medal sprinter, hoped to “revolutionise the track landscape” with the venture.
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The season offered a total prize fund of $12.6million (£9.2million) split over four events.
Johnson has been critical of the Diamond League for failing to bring in new audiences.
He said last year: ” love this sport and owe everything I have to this sport.
“It’s been a shame for me to watch [the Diamond League] over the last couple of decades since I retired not be able to continue to provide the same amazing moments to people, outside of just the Olympics.
“Over three billion people are watching the sport once a year during major championships and have an expressed interest to continue watching the sport if there was a place to do so.
“So I see [Grand Slam Track] as a real opportunity from that perspective.”
Lidl is selling a Salter XL Dual air fryer for £80 cheaper than Currys – exact date it hits stores
SHOPPERS are racing to buy this kitchen must-have.
Both Lidl and Currys are selling this air fryer – same brand, same model – but Lidl is offering it for £80 less.
This 15L Salter air fryer will soon be available for £79.99 with the Lidl Plus app – half the price it’s currently selling for at Currys.
It has six cooking functions, including a rotisserie option, and comes with both sync cook (for preparing different foods at once) and match cook (for doubling up on portions with the same settings).
The appliance has a sleek digital LED display with touch controls.
It also includes a range of dishwasher-safe accessories – such as two cooking racks, drip trays, a divider, a rotisserie bar.
This countertop oven comes with a one-year warranty.
The Salter air fryer lands in Lidl stores on June 22.
The German retailer is also selling a number of barbecue essentials at a low price.
For example, Lidl’s Grillmeister Foldable Barbecue is going for £14.99 with the app, down from its regular price of £19.99.
The budget-friendly grill is available nationwide from June 12 to 18.
Meanwhile, Lidl’s Grillmeister 3-in-1 Smoker Grill is available for £39.99.
It has two levels with separate grates, making it suitable for cooking for gatherings.
The retailer’s Grillmeister Ceramic Barbecue is currently priced at £79.99.
The compact ceramic barbecue can smoke, bake, grill and cook at high temperatures.
Lidl’s sell-out pizza oven, which reaches 400°C in 15 minutes, is also back.
Lidl is a German discount retailer, owned by the Schwarz Group – the biggest European retailer.
Across the UK alone, Lidl has nearly 1,000 stores – the vast majority of which are located in England.
As per the latest data, Lidl employs over 31,000 people in the UK.
In 2023, it was named the most trustworthy supermarket in the UK by the Ethical Commerce Alliance.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
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