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FOLLOWING a popular diet may actually help you live longer – as researchers have found it could slash your risk of death by 24 per cent.

Loved by Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, the trendy regimen involves upping your protein and fat intake while cutting down on carbs.

This low-carb eating plan aims to drive the body into a state of ketosis, where it relies on a different type of fuel.

Instead of burning the sugar that comes from carbs for energy, the body uses ketone bodies, which the liver produces from stored fat.

As such, the diet is known as the ketogenic or “keto” diet.

Though A-listers like Kim K have hailed it as a weight loss wonder, the eating plan has previously faced backlash for raising cholesterol levels, placing extra strain on the heart and reducing gut friendly bacteria.

Not only that – the restrictive measures of the keto diet can be hard to follow long-term, a report from the American Heart Association (AHA) showed.

But a new piece of research conducted by scientists at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine found that following a keto diet may actually lower the risk of death.

Using data from 43,776 adults enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted between 2001 and 2018, the study examined the link between eating a keto diet and the risk of death from all causes.

Taking into account participant interviews that listed what they ate throughout the day, researchers calculated a Dietary Ketogenic Ratio (CKD) that established how much of people’s diets were made up of ketogenic foods.

The higher the ratio, the higher the likelihood that a participant would achieve a state of ketosis – when ketones are burned for energy instead of sugar from carbs.

Participants with higher CKDs had a lower risk of death, researchers found.

“Each standard deviation increase in DKR resulted in a noteworthy 24 per cent reduction in the risk of death,” they wrote.

The team also looked into whether ketogenic diets were linked to a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD).

On one hand, following the trendy diet may lower the risk of factors that increase someone’s chances of getting CVD, such as blood pressure and fat levels in the blood, researchers said.

But the high fat content of keto diets – particularly if that’s saturated fat found in butter, cakes and cured meats – may also heighten the risk of CVD, they noted.

The scientists’ analysis, however, found no link between poor heart health and following the keto diet.

“The impact of the keto diet on cardiovascular health has been a subject of debate due to its high-fat content,” they said.

“However, our analysis suggests that despite its high fat intake, the keto diet does not increase mortality related to cardiovascular conditions.

“Despite its high saturated fat content, the diet primarily comprises unsaturated fats, which have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease.”

The eating plan may also help reduce inflammation and boost blood pressure regulation, which is important for cardiovascular well-being.

Following a strict keto diet in the long term may not be healthy or sustainable, as it can involve cutting out foods that contain fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

In particular, it’s not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women or people with health conditions like IBS, osteoporosis, or kidney problems.

If you do want to follow a keto diet, keeping unhealthy fats to a minimum is a good place to start, as is speaking to a dietitian or nutritionist.

‘Anti-ageing’ keto recipes

Thinking of giving the keto way a go?

Lucy Diamond, registered dietitian and clinical director for innovation at NHS weight management provider, Oviva, shared three autumnal keto meals you can make yourself for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

“These autumn-inspired keto recipes are rich in healthy fats and protein while keeping carbohydrates low,” she told Sun Health.

“They incorporate seasonal vegetables and warming spices as we move into a colder season.

“The mushroom and celeriac soup is particularly rich in umami flavours while remaining low-carb, and provides beneficial nutrients including potassium, vitamin D, and antioxidants.

“The fibre content from vegetables and seeds helps maintain digestive health while following a lower carb diet.”

Lucy added: “Remember to drink plenty of water and consider electrolyte supplements when following a ketogenic diet, especially as seasons change.”

1. Creamy mushroom and celeriac soup

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 400g mixed mushrooms (such as chestnut and button), sliced
• 200g celeriac, peeled and diced
• 1 medium leek, sliced (white part only)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500ml chicken stock
• 240ml double cream – you can also use full-fat or 2 per Greek yogurt for a lower fat option, or cashew cream for a vegan alternative
• 30g butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for garnish
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
2. Add leeks and garlic, sauté until softened for about five minutes
3. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown – this should take about eight minutes
4. Add celeriac and stock, bring to a simmer
5. Cook for 10-12 minutes until celeriac is tender
6. Add cream/ yoghurt and thyme, simmer for two minutes
7. Blend until smooth using a hand blender
8. Season to taste. At this point add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired, to balance out the creaminess.
9. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of parsley

Each serving contains 320 calories, 31g fat, 7g protein and 5g net carbs.

2. Autumn keto bowl

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Cauliflower rice can form the low-carb base to your autumn keto bowl[/caption]

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 200g cauliflower rice
• 200g Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 medium courgette, diced
• 100g pancetta or streaky bacon, diced
• 30ml olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Roast Brussels sprouts in olive oil at 200°C (Gas Mark 6) for 20 minutes
2. In a large pan, crisp the pancetta
3. Add cauliflower rice, cook until tender
4. Sauté courgette and sage
5. Add the cauliflower rice layer and then top with the other ingredient in a buddha bowl style 

Each serving contains 320 calories, 26g fat, 15g protein and 8g net carbs.

3. Cinnamon keto porridge

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Rustle up some keto-friendly porridge using flax and chia seeds instead of oats[/caption]

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 20g ground flaxseed
• 15g ground almonds
• 10g chia seeds
• 240ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 15g keto sweetener (optional)

Toppings (optional):

• 25g chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently
3. Cook until thickened to desired consistency
4. Taste and add sweetener if desired, stirring this in
5. Top with pecans if desired

Lucy said: “The natural nuttiness of the almonds and the warmth of cinnamon provide a subtle sweetness to this porridge.

“Many find they don’t need additional sweetener, especially when using the optional pecans as toppings.

“If you prefer a sweeter taste, start with a small amount of sweetener and adjust to taste.”

Servings without sweetener will contain 230 calories, 20g fat, 10g protein, and 3g net carbs.

With sweetener, this will amount to 245 calories, 20g fat, 10g protein and 3g net carbs.

WHAT makes a great English village? Cobblestone streets, white-walled cottages, a couple of cosy pubs and the country’s highest mainline train station?

Well, if that’s the case, Dent in Cumbria has made the cut – and it even has loose ties to Queen Victoria.

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Dent is regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Cumbria[/caption]

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The English village is home to England’s highest mainland station[/caption]

The tiny Cumbrian village, which is home to just 700 residents, is routinely regarded as one of the loveliest villages in the Dales.

Located inside Nidderdale National Landscape, an area of outstanding beauty near the Lake District, Dent is a 50-minute drive from Lancaster.

Holidaymakers who prefer to use public transport will be relieved to know that the tiny village has its own train station.

Dent Train Station is believed to be the highest mainline train station in England, with this accolade drawing in tourists from across the country.

Situated on the famous Settle-Carlisle Line, direct trains operate from Leeds to Dent giving visitors the opportunity to visit the village by rail – and that’s not all.

You can also book to stay overnight at one of the station’s buildings.

The Grade II listed property is located within an acre of land and has enough space to sleep four people in two rooms.

Week-long stays run from Saturday to Saturday or Wednesday to Wednesday, with the possibility to book three-night weekend breaks too.

Three-night stays start from £480 in November, with costs rising over the festive period.

Despite serving the village, Dent Train Station lies four miles away from the village, meaning visitors will need to walk or grab a cab to visit Dent.

There’s plenty to do in the small English village, including a 12th century church, with flagstones made from the local black Dent marble.

Other attractions include an art gallery and a blacksmith’s shop.

The English village also has a memorial fountain to its most famous son, geologist Professor Adam Sedgwick.

Sedgwick was considered one of the founding fathers of the modern science of geology.

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Dent station is still served by trains from Leeds[/caption]

He was also a friend of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and a later opponent of Charles Darwin.

Stone Close is a popular coffee shop in the village, serving a range of home-baked goods.

There are only two pubs in the village, the George and the Dragon is an award-winning pub famed for its cider and perry.

Meanwhile, the Sun Inn promises punters a no-frills experience.

There are a range of overnight accommodation options in the English village like B&BS and a room at the Sun Inn.

Another tiny village in the UK has been compared to a retro 1940s film set.

And an abandoned village in England only opens to tourists once a year.

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The village is home to white-washed stone cottages[/caption]

VLADIMIR Putin is using “zombie” camps to brainwash Ukrainian kids in a chilling three-stage plan to replenish his Russian army, a top MP has revealed.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner, said the Russian tyrant is responsible for the “genocide” of Ukrainian children being forcibly deported across the border.

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Pictures show children inside Russian “re-education” camps in a bid to rid them of their Ukrainian heritage[/caption]

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Chilling pictures showed a torture chamber in Kherson where children were allegedly abused[/caption]

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Children are forced to speak and write Russian as well as sing the national anthem every day[/caption]

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An aerial view of the facilities and camps involved in holding children from Ukraine[/caption]

He described the Kremlin’s disturbing three-stage plan to rid the youngsters of their Ukrainian heritage and brainwash them into becoming Russian citizens. 

The plan involves placing children in sinister camps where they speak Russian and sing the national anthem before having their official documents altered and being placed in Russian families. 

Often the children are told that their loved ones have abandoned them and that they are now part of the Russian Federation. 

But Dmytro revealed that children who refuse to accept their Russian captor’s demands are then being tortured in special rooms within the “re-education” camps. 

The snatched youngsters are also forced to take part in the Kremlin’s youth military organisations and train with weapons – part of Putin’s scheme to create a new generation of fighters for his dwindling army, the MP warned. 

Ukraine says the young hostages are forced to spend days in windowless torture chambers, without food and water, until they surrender and accept that they are now Russian citizens. 

Traumatised Ukrainian kids who have been able to make it back home spoke of the horrific conditions while being held at the camps.  

They say they were taken to isolation cells, beaten, and forced to watch as their captors burned the Ukraine flag in front of them and sang the patriotic song “Onward, Russia”. 

In another harrowing account, Illia, 11, from war-torn Mariupol revealed how he saw his mother killed in a missile strike in which he was also injured by shrapnel. 

When he was later kidnapped by Russian troops, the shrapnel was removed without anaesthetic and he was told to write in Russian and repeat, “Glory to Ukraine as part of Russia”. 

The Sun previously reported that the “zombification” camps were being used to indoctrinate children as part of Putin’s propaganda machine nearly three years after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. 

An arrest warrant was issued in March 2023 by the International Criminal Court for Putin and his Child’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova for the abduction of Ukrainian children. 

Dmytro told The Sun: “Sometimes after children return, they tell us about torture, even a special place for children who don’t want to use the Russian language. 

“Russians even created special camps for these Ukrainian children…they told us it was a special room torture chamber for children. 

“If you don’t want to sing the anthem, the Russians hold you in this room without light, without food, without water, for one day even more. 

“Next day, they ask, ‘Do you change your mind or not? Are you ready to sing the Russian anthem or not? If not, okay you can stay longer’.” 

Dmytro is part of the Bring Kids Back initiative – a strategic plan set up by Zelensky to bring back Ukraine’s missing children. 

He says the first child to be forcibly deported from Ukraine was back in 2014 when Putin illegally annexed Crimea. 

There have been over 19,000 reports of deported children with 555 feared dead and 1,429 left injured, according to the initiative

But Dmytro says the real numbers could be much higher. 

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Illia, 11, was forced to have shrapnel removed without anaesthetic after he was snatched by Russian soldiers[/caption]

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Vitaliy was held at a camp in Yevpatroia and spoke of horrors he saw after begging to be released from an isolation cell[/caption]

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He added: “The territory that’s now under occupation [was home to] 1.5 million children. 

“All of them are now under threat of being deported by the Russians. 

“When we use number 19,546 for the number of children deported or forcibly transferred by the Russian side.

“It means we have found information about these children without any support from the Russian side and without support from international or direct partners.

“Potentially no one knows how many Ukraine children have been deported by Russia – no one.”

CHILLING SCHEME

The Human Rights Commissioner says the Russian leader’s chilling three-stage plan involves firstly sending children to “re-education” camps so they can be brainwashed. 

Here, they are told to speak and write in Russian, sing the national anthem and forget their Ukrainian families. 

They will also be signed up to Russia’s military youth movements where they will be made to wear uniforms and train with guns and drones. 

These sinister military camps, set up at Putin’s command, are providing young children from occupied Ukraine with brutal military training.

Shocking pictures show young teens assembling Kalashnikov assault rifles and controlling drones at one such military camp, while others can be seen shooting at a firing range.

One child is seen being trained on how to clear a minefield, sparking fears that such intense military training would see these youngsters join the Russian army and be sent off to the frontline.

“…no one knows how many Ukraine children have been deported by Russia – no one.” 

Dmytro Lubinets Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner

So far, around 70,000 Russian soldiers have been slaughtered on the battlefield as the Kremlin looks to replenish its depleting numbers. 

Dmytro said: “The main idea for Russians to deport Ukraine children is to change their identity.

“Second is to grow a new generation of the Russian army.

“And then in future to use these children to continue aggression against Ukraine or even more aggression against another European country. 

“Children must spend a period in special camps. The children have to be in the camps for two weeks, sometimes it is two months.”

One Ukrainian youngster, Vitaliy, held at a camp in Yevpatroia spoke of horrors he saw there after he begged to be released from an isolation cell after four days.  

He says any child who dared speak “Glory to Ukraine” would be locked in the basement and others were beaten by their captors. 

They told him to “forget” speaking Ukrainian as there would be “no such language” and that his parents no longer needed him. 

ERASED IDENTITY

The second stage involves changing the child’s Ukrainian documents and giving them a new identity that will see them lost forever. 

Dmytro added: “If the child has Ukraine documents, for example a birth certificate or passport, the Russians take away these documents and give Russian documents to the child. 

“We see that often the Russians change the information, change the names and date of birth, place of birth.”

He explains that Russian officials will often change the Ukrainian spelling of a child’s name to the Russian spelling to make it more difficult to track that child down. 

Finally, the snatched child is placed in Russian families where they continue to be brainwashed and eventually forget their Ukrainian heritage entirely. 

Dmytro says there is a reason that so many Russian households are willing to accept Ukrainian children into their homes – a monthly bonus. 

He said: “The reason Russian families adopt Ukrainian children is for money. 

“For every Ukrainian child from the state budget of Russia, the families every month earn a special bonus.

“That’s why a lot of Russian families adopt Ukraine children. In Russian families, they continue to press the child to change their identity. 

“At this stage of deportation, the child must go to Russian schools every day.”

He explains that for younger children being placed in native Russian families, the transition can be a lot quicker even with children who may be five, six or even 10 years old. 

He said: “The child has no choice.

“The child cannot say whether they are happy or not. The child is under pressure in the system. This is the main problem.

“With teenagers, it’s hardest for Russia. This category is a little bit easier for me to return.”

Dmytro said Putin was “100 per cent” involved in the cruel “zombie” camps.

He says it is not possible that Vlad would be unaware of any of the chilling deportation procedures currently taking place. 

He added: “Even more, I think he confirmed this deportation plan, for changing of identity, for preparing all these ages for deportation.

“I think that he is the main person who is responsible for this procedure and officially, we have all the details to recognise it [Russia’s actions] as a war crime, as genocide. 

“Genocide has five elements, one of them is forcibly transferring children from one ethnic group to another. We see exactly what Russia did this and continues to do. 

“Russians did this war crime.”

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Children who return home are cared for by a team of expert doctors and psychologists[/caption]

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Hundreds of kids have been taken to a boarding school in Perevalsk in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine[/caption]

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Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, feared children were being used to replenish Vlad’s army[/caption]

A HANDFUL of top telly shows – including an X Factor-style series – are “hanging in the balance” amid Liam Payne’s tragic death.

The One Direction star passed away aged 31 after falling to his death from a third floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Two telly projects are ‘hanging in the balance’ amid Liam Payne’s tragic death[/caption]

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The One Direction singer died aged 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina[/caption]

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Liam was filming an X Factor-style series prior to his passing[/caption]

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He was also working on Boybands Forever, which is co-produced by Louis Theroux[/caption]

The Sun exclusively revealed Liam’s pals planned to stage an intervention prior to his premature passing.

Yet the Little Things hitmaker was in the midst of a series of exciting telly projects with a host of famous faces before he died.

Question marks have now been raised about their future and if they will make it to air, The Sun can exclusively reveal.

Liam had signed up to appear as a judge on Netflix series Building The Band and was seen in Manchester in August where they were filming auditions in the Aviva Studios.

The series set out to find a new boyband and was very similar to the X Factor, with a team of experts.

It was expected to drop on Netflix next year yet this seems unlikely to air in the wake of this week’s tragedy.

The streaming giant has yet to make a statement.

TV bosses also face another dilemma with the upcoming release of a major documentary series, Boybands Forever, which is co-produced by Louis Theroux.

It looks at the joy and pain of being in boybands like One Direction and Take That, and features Simon Cowell talking about his memories of creating 1D and his thoughts on the Nineties and Noughties phenomenon.

A publicity drive for the three-parter is set to start within days and the BBC Two programme is expected to air next month, but the BBC may decide to push the air date back in light of Liam’s death.

It’s set to make for very uncomfortable viewing as it features multiple stars who’ve been in boybands and found themselves struggling with being in the spotlight – and then stepping out of it.

Launching the show Louis said: “It involves some of the icons of modern British pop – and we see them through their highs and lows.”

He added: “It’s how they came together, the experience of sudden fame, the opportunity and temptations that came their way, conflicts within the groups, between the groups, and between the boys and their managers.

“It’s a gripping fable about getting everything you dreamed of, and it not being what you imagined, centred on a generation of young men, and their managers, who were wildly successful and also immensely vulnerable, having the times of their lives and also in some cases cracking up.”

It was also understood that last year Liam and his team were in talks to make a behind the scenes documentary about his life after One Direction, but the project never materialised.

It is believed to have been inspired by his former bandmate Louis, after Liam attended the premiere of his film All Of Those Voices.

TELY CHANGES

This week, The Sun revealed how Simon had stepped down from BGT in the wake of the tragedy.

Former Strictly star Bruno Tonioli will stand in.

Filming for the ITV1 show was halted in the wake of Liam‘s tragic death.

A source said: “This news has hit Simon incredibly hard – he is utterly shocked and devastated.

“He adored Liam, and was close to his family with whom he is sure to reach out privately. He didn’t feel it was right to continue with filming BGT, and when it resumes on Saturday, does not feel he’ll be in the right head space to continue.

“All the judges and production crew are being hugely supportive.”

Simon released his own heart-wrenching tribute to Liam in which he said “every tear shed is a memory of you.”

• Liam’s cause of death released by medics
•  Troubling pics from Liam’s hotel room show white powder
•  Niall Horan seen for first time since his death
•  Zayn Malik ‘in absolute bits’ after hearing news
•  Simon Cowell steps down from BGT
•  A heartbreaking 911 call from worried hotel staff revealed
•  Liam’s girlfriend reveals why she left Argentina

SAD LOSS

Liam’s family has released an emotional statement on his premature passing.

It read: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this awful time.”

This was followed by an emotional tribute from his sister Ruth Gibbins, who posted a series of images and an open letter to Liam where she said “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.”

Liam was in Buenos Aires for pal Niall Horan’s tour when he tragically plunged from the third floor on Wednesday afternoon.

A source confirmed to The Sun that Liam has died.

Liam shared a post on Snapchat only minutes before his death and showed him and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.

The singer-songwriter was staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo.

Crowds of heartbroken fans have gathered behind a cordon outside the accommodation to pay tribute to the star.

The star’s cause of death has since been revealed as well as Liam’s tragic final hours.

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Liam and Louis’ documentary looked at the joy and pain of being in boybands like One Direction and Take That[/caption]

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Simon Cowell has pulled out of BGT auditions following Liam’s sad death[/caption]

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The music mogul – and Liam’s former manager – released an emotional statement which read ‘every tear shed is a memory of you’[/caption]

LUKE LITTLER is through to the quarter-finals of the Czech Darts Open after a record win over Damon Heta.

Littler even beat the record he set yesterday by averaging 116.51 to progress in sensational form.

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A BRITISH glamour model has moved thousands of miles to Australia after a “horrific” stalking ordeal left her with PTSD. 

Fenella Fox says she was scared to leave her home for three years due to anxiety, and fled Down Under earlier this year.

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Fenella Fox says she was scared to leave her home for three years[/caption]

The 31-year-old, originally from Hereford, was one of multiple victims of Callum Blake-O’Brien, who she met on a night out.

No relationship developed but she said his harassment got worse when he realised she was an OnlyFans creator.

“I met him in a bar one night, and then he decided to stalk me,” she told The Sun.

“As soon as he found out about my job, it was just a bit of fun, like ‘jackpot.’”

She went on to say: “He sent long, very descriptive horrific messages to me repeatedly through Facebook, which I unfortunately gained PTSD from. 

“I wasn’t comfortable living in Hereford after that and travelled a lot, eventually leading to me moving to Australia where I feel safer.” 

She continued: “His messages were personalised, mentioning things about me I had shared on social media and they each described how he would rape and torture me. 

“Police didn’t take it seriously at first but eventually realised how serious it was when other women came forward with similar threats, some much worse than mine.”

Blake-O’Brien created numerous fake social media accounts to send women what prosecutors described as “unimaginably horrendous” messages, reports the BBC.

He knew some of his victims and was acquainted with others. One was just 17. 

He messaged the teenager out of the blue one night, with the content so disturbing she was left “freaked out” and showed her parents before reporting him to police, Worcester Crown Court heard.

Blake-O’Brien, then 25, admitted counts against 10 women and was given a jail sentence of two-and-a-half years in 2018.

Seven offences were of stalking involving the fear of violence, while three involved sending an electronic communication of an indecent or grossly offensive nature.

Fenella has been an OnlyFans creator for five years and in the online sex industry for 13 years.

TIP OF THE ICEBERG

She said Blake-O’Brien’s harassment of her was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to creeps.

“I would go out sometimes, and people would expect me, because of my job, to sleep with them, to go home with them and there were occasions where guys would corner me,” she said. 

“It would be really intimidating, or like they’d follow me home thinking that I’d have sex with them. It’s so strange.”

She said it’s actually quite the opposite, with many such creators suffering from social anxiety and not even sexually active.

“I’ve just recently got a boyfriend, so it’s changed for me. But if I disregard that I’ve only had sex like twice in the last 10 years,” she explained. 

“There’s some creators that are completely asexual, and they’re just doing it for the money.”

Her experiences with the likes of Blake-O’Brien – who was jailed for two-and-a-half years in 2018 – led to her fearing leaving her home. 

“For about three years I had severe agoraphobia,” Fenella explained. 

“I was afraid to leave my house, and I’’d get everything I needed delivered. If I went to the supermarket I’d drive like an hour away and go to somewhere a bit further.”

As well as Hereford, she also lived in Worcester, Manchester and Portugal for periods of time.

In Brisbane, the model says she only works on average for 10 minutes a day and is currently earning $7,000 a month off her 700 subscribers.

Fenella went viral for having unshaven armpit hair – and she said the decision to remain ungroomed polarised people, leading to more trolling.

“There were so many men commenting…things like ‘this is disgusting,’” she explained. 

“‘You shouldn’t be allowed to do this, and ‘you should be covering up’. ‘You should be clean’. ‘You should be shaved’.

“There was a lot of outrage towards my armpit hair originally at the beginning,” she continued. 

“I didn’t really get hate so much before the hair. It mostly gets triggered by the armpit hair.”

LESS SEXUALISED

Fenella went on to say: “I moved to Australia six months ago, and a big part of why I moved here is actually because I do feel safer here and I find my body to be less sexualised over here,” Fenella continued.

“I think that is because of the beach culture, so many people are wearing bikinis and sundresses. 

“It’s so normal to see women’s bodies in tiny, tiny clothing, and the same with men wearing tiny pants to the beach, not like the British with the long shorts.”

She added: “I feel like everyone is a bit less sexualised over here.”

Fenella – who was earning around $23,000 a month when more active – has blocked access to her OnlyFans account for users in Australia.

“I just decided, I’m gonna try not to have an Australian fan base,” she said.

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Fenella suffers with PTSD due to the ordeal[/caption]

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Fenella feared leaving her home for three years[/caption]

SIR Chris Hoy has been seen for the first time since revealing he has terminal cancer.

The six-time Olympic gold medal winner – who announced yesterday he has up to four years to live – is working as a BBC pundit this afternoon.

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Sir Chris Hoy with the BBC’s Jill Douglas[/caption]

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Sir Chris revealed he has terminal cancer yesterday[/caption]

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Sir Chris with the BBC broadcasting team in Copenhagen[/caption]

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Sir Chris at the Paris Olympics over the summer[/caption]

Sir Chris, 48, kept his terminal diagnosis a secret for a year and has continued his media duties, including covering the Paris Olympics over the summer.

Today he is covering the World Track Cycling Championships for the Beeb in Copenhagen – though has not made mention of his health battle during the programme.

‘I’M DOING WELL’

Presenter Jill Douglas began the BBC Two coverage of what is the final day of the competition alongside Sir Chris, asking him: “How you doing, Chris?”

He answered: “I’m doing well, thanks. I’m having a great week, some incredible performances and hopefully some more to come.”

He went on to say: “It’s always great to be back in the track centre, so many familiar faces, teammates, coaches, rivals and happy memories for me coming back to Copenhagen from 2002 and 2010.”

Later, he was seen interviewing Harrie Lavreysen after he won the Men’s Sprint.

Earlier today, Sir Chris posted a photo alongside some of the broadcasting team from the Ballerup Super Arena and said it’s “great to be out”.

He told fans: “You may see in the news this weekend some articles about my health, so I just wanted to reassure you all that I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to my family and me.”

Sir Chris had announced in February he was being “treated for cancer” and claimed it was going well – though knew in reality it was just “management”.

The star had gone to the doctor in late September last year after feeling a strain in his shoulder.

A tumour was found, before a second scan discovered the primary cancer in his prostate.

It had metastasised to Sir Chris’s bones – including his shoulder, pelvis, ribs, and spine.

Speaking of the appointment in which he found out about the tumour, he told the Sunday Times he thought “I’m just getting a bit old for lifting heavy weights”.

Referred by his physiotherapist for a scan, he went to hospital alone, expecting to be told to lay off upper-body work in the gym for a few weeks.

“I’m really sorry,” the doctor told him. The nurse’s eyes filled with tears. “There’s a tumour in your shoulder.”

Heartbreakingly, Sir Chris’ wife Sarra was told she had incurable and degenerative MS just weeks before his cancer news – with the couple opting not to tell the kids about their mother’s illness.

But they decided to be honest about their dad’s diagnosis.

GRUELLING TREATMENT

Sir Chris began chemo in November last year and recalled how 10-year-old son Callum kept asking if he’d lose his hair.

As a result, he wore a cold cap – which feels “like your head being in a vice” – during all six rounds over 18 weeks.

He said that it was the worst pain he’s ever experienced, adding while grinning sheepishly: “And I’ve got a very high pain threshold.”

Sir Chris and Sarra told their children about the cancer during dinner one night, to which Callum asked: “Are you going to die?”

The former Olympian explained the medication would hopefully mean he would “be here for many, many years”.

The sportsman suffered a violent allergic reaction in gruelling chemo sessions – but only missed five days of training on a bike.

The Prime Minister has said “the whole country” is behind Sir Chris following his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Sir Keir Starmer tweeted on Sunday: “Such sad news.

“Chris is a British sporting legend. To face his diagnosis with such positivity is inspiring.

“The whole country is behind him and his family.”

Sir Mark Cavendish, who holds the record for most stages won in the Tour de France, hailed Sir Chris as a “hero of a human being”.

Amy Joy Williams, MBE, the British former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist, added: “A pure superhuman who everyone loves. x”

And, Paddy McGuinness shared: “Some man”, as Dame Kelly Holmes wrote: “Sending love to you Chris.” While comedian Jack Whitehall penned: “Sending you all the love mate.”

All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet by Sir Chris Hoy is published on November 7.

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The Olympic legend’s wife Sarra Kemp with their children Callum, 10, and Chloe, seven[/caption]

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Chris Hoy revealed his diagnosis in a statement on Instagram[/caption]

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Sir Chris taking part in celebrations for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022[/caption]

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The cycling champion is a six-time Olympic gold medallist[/caption]

SIR CHRIS HOY has created an Olympic legacy that would be the envy of any athlete in a glittering career.

Sir Chris revealed on Saturday that he has been given just four years to live in a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has just four years to live due to a terminal cancer diagnosis[/caption]

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The Olympic hero has been supported throughout his glittering career by wife Sarra[/caption]

The 48-year-old has become one of Britain’s most-loved Olympians and did it all with wife Sarra by his side.

And unbelievably, the six-time Olympic gold medallist did it all off the back of being inspired by Steven Spielberg movie E.T.

Sir Chris was just six years old when that 1982 movie changed the trajectory of his life forever.

“I was six when I saw ET,” he told The Guardian in 2020. “It changed my life. I wasn’t interested in cycling at all before. The bikes I’d seen in Edinburgh just seemed functional things for getting from A to B.

“Then I saw those BMX bikes on screen and I was hooked. It wasn’t the scene where they cycle across the sky, but when they get chased by the police and they’re doing jumps and skidding round corners.

“It was the most exciting thing I’d ever seen. I wanted to do that.”

His dad picked him up a £5 bike from a jumble sale as a result of his new found passion – four years later Sir Chris was competing in the semi-final of a BMX World Championship race.

The star finally turned his attention away from BMXing and onto the tracks in 1992, focusing solely on cycling after spending time much of upbringing rowing and playing rugby.

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Chris Hoy was inspired to cycle by the movie E.T.[/caption]

British national squad

Sir Chris’ decision to focus on cycling paid off as after just four years of track cycling with the Dunedin club and The City of Edinburgh Racing Squad, the Scot had secured a spot in the British national squad.

In his third year with the team he enjoyed his first taste of success.

Alongside team-mates Craig MacLean and Jason Queally, Sir Chris won silver in the 1999 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

The medals started rolling in from there as he found success in the Commonwealth Games and World Championships in 2002.

Throughout his incredible career Sir Chris has won 11 World Championship gold medals and two Commonwealth golds.

He also picked up a combined 16 silver and bronze medals across the two events.

Wife Sarra

Sir Chris has long attributed his success to his wife Sarra, who has been with for some 14 years.

Speaking at London 2012, he said: “Sarra has been the one that has really got me through it all.”

Heartbreakingly, Sarra has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of MS herself.

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Sir Chris has attributed his success to wife Sarra[/caption]

Olympic success

Sir Chris made his first Olympic appearance in 2000 at the Sydney Games.

He won his first medal Down Under, taking home silver in the team sprint.

But it was the 2004 Games in Athens where Hoy really made his mark on the Olympics.

A gold medal in the 1km time trial earned him his first win on the Olympic stage.

Sir Chris previously recalled: “The moment that meant most, and which I remember most vividly, was when I was waiting to step on to the top step of the podium and I heard my name followed by ‘Olympic champion’.”

The 2008 Olympics in Beijing saw Sir Chris win THREE gold medals – securing first place in the sprint, team sprint and keirin.

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Chris Hoy won three gold medals at the Beijing games in 2008[/caption]

London 2012

Most fans will remember Sir Chris for his efforts in a home Olympics as he lit the London velodrome alight.

After his incredible efforts in Beijing, Hoy was chosen as Team GB‘s flagbearer – leading out the team in front of 80,000 fans.

His efforts in London didn’t disappoint either, winning another two gold medals to add to his jam-packed mantlepiece.

Those medals made him Team GB’s all-time leading gold medal winner.

He has since been dethroned of that title by team-mate, friend and one of his “toughest opponents”, Jason Kenny.

However, Sir Chris will always be thought of as one of the faces of the London Games.

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Hoy was sensational for Team GB during London 2012[/caption]

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He won another two gold medals to become Team GB’s all-time leading gold medallist[/caption]

IT’S been a vacuum favourite since its release back in 1981.

But cleaning fans are only just realising there’s a special feature on the back of Henry Hoovers that makes them a whole lot easier to store.

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Gem explained that it was only when she saw a friend’s video that she realised she could make her life easier, and rushed to test it out.

She then took to her own TikTok page to share a clip of herself testing it out.

“I was reminded today that I was 41 when I found out what this was for,” she wrote over the top.

In the video, she was seen lifting up the hose of the hoover, before sliding a nob on the back of the head into a slot on the back of the device itself.

When she did so, the hoover hose stood up on its own, and made it easier to cart around, and also to store.

And Gem certainly wasn’t the only person who didn’t know about the hidden bonus.

“Literally just ran to my hoover to see and it literally does,” one wrote, amazed.

“You are a genius – did not know this, had that hoover 2 years!” another added.

“I’m 43 – and I’ve just found this out,” a third commented.

“Omg whaaaattt!!” someone else said.

“I’m 70 and just found out,” another marvelled.

“EXCUSE ME??? I’ve owned a Hetty for 3 years… ugh thank you for saving my life,” someone else added.

“Oh stop it, no way!” another wrote.

“Shuuuuut upppp! running to my henry now!” someone else commented.

However, not everyone was impressed with the discovery, as one wrote: “Did this once, hit the pole off every door frame I went through.

“Never did it again tbh!”

“Yet it always pops out,” another sighed.

“So annoying!”

“I have one of these & I hate it…its really hard to use,” a third moaned.

Despite so many people being unaware of the Henry feature, it’s actually listed on the official website.

“When the mess is gone, Henry Home packs neatly and tidily away with on-board tool and cable storage,” they said of the original Henry hoover.

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The Henry Hoover has been a favourite since it was released back in 1981[/caption]

Escape the chaos with AirPods Pro and take back your peace.