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Gary Neville left in disbelief over new Man City star Khusanov’s worst 3 minutes possible on debut against Chelsea

MANCHESTER CITY new boy Abdukodir Khusanov endured a nightmare start to his debut.

The Uzbek defender, 20, joined from RC Lens in a £34million deal.

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Manchester City player, Khusanov, during a game.
Abdukodir Khusanov endured a nightmare start to his City debut
Chelsea's Cole Palmer vying for the ball with Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov.
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The defender was booked for a foul on Cole Palmer[/caption]
Manchester City players looking dejected after a goal.
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Khusanov’s team-mates attempted to console him[/caption]

The 18-cap ace was thrown straight into Pep Guardiola‘s starting XI for today’s clash with Chelsea.

His debut began in nightmare fashion, however, when his botched header gifted the ball to Nicolas Jackson, who subsequently helped set up Noni Madueke‘s third minute opener.

Things then went from bad to worse just moments later, as another misplaced pass allowed Chelsea to break again, with Khusanov’s subsequent foul earning him a yellow card.

Commentating on Sky Sports, Gary Neville said: “Oh it’s a moment when you feel like crying for the lad… it’s a nightmare for him.”

Neville, 49, then dramatically added: “This boy is 20-years-old and these three minutes will be as difficult as he has faced in his life.”

Prior to signing for City, young defender Khusanov played 13 times in Ligue 1 this season.

He has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with City, and taken the No45 shirt made famous by Mario Balotelli.

Upon signing, he said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club that I have enjoyed watching for a long time.

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“This squad is full of the best players in the world, and I can’t wait to meet them and play alongside them.

“And of course Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest coaches ever and I am so excited to learn from him and improve my game even more.

“This is a very proud moment for me and my family to be joining a great club like Manchester City and I’m more than ready for this challenge.”

City boss Guardiola also threw Khusanov’s fellow new boy Omar Marmoush straight into his starting XI.

The forward joined City in a £64m deal earlier this week.

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush playing soccer.
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Omar Marmoush was in also in action for City[/caption]

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Brighton vs Everton descends into full-time brawl with players pulled apart by security after controversial penalty

EVERTON’s clash against Brighton descended into a full-time brawl after a controversial penalty.

The Toffees claimed a vital win thanks to Iliman Ndiaye converting from the spot.

Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion soccer players in a heated confrontation.
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Brighton and Everton players brawled at full time[/caption]
Everton's Jake O'Brien and Brighton's Danny Welbeck clashing during a soccer match.
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The players had to be separated[/caption]
Soccer players in a heated moment on the field.
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James Tarkowski yanked Yankuba Minteh’s away from Jake O’Brien[/caption]

The striker celebrated by flapping his arms like a seagull to rub salt in the wounds of the hosts.

The penalty was a controversial one as Joel Veltman was judged to have handled the ball after a VAR check on 37 minutes which left Brighton fans and players livid. 

Referee Tim Robinson didn’t give the penalty initially as he felt it was a coming together of Veltman and Beto

He was then called to the monitor and it didn’t take him long to change his mind, while cheeky Brighton fans waved money at him in the background. 

In what seemed like a technical cock up, VAR then showed the replay on the big screen, sending Brighton supporters ballistic, while the livid players swarmed him too, with Bart Verbruggen booked for protesting. 

But it kicked off at full time as players from both teams were caught in a brawl in the Everton area.

Once the players were separated the Everton squad went over to celebrate the win with the travelling supporters.

David Moyes saw out his 700th Premier League match in style thanks to Ndiaye’s goal.

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61-year-old Maestro Moyes has now already overseen two Prem wins in his three league games since taking over – which is already two thirds of Sean Dyche’s wins tally (three) in 19 top-flight games.

Brighton started well with Tariq Lamptey flashing an early warning shot, latching onto an inch-perfect cross and firing the ball across the face of goal. 

Match stats graphic showing Brighton vs Everton; Brighton 0, Everton 1. Illustration of game momentum chart showing Brighton vs Everton, final score 0-1.
Iliman Ndiaye of Everton scoring a goal.
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Iliman Ndiaye netted from the spot to win the game for Everton[/caption]
Everton players celebrating a goal.
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He flapped his arms like a seagull in his celebration[/caption]
Soccer players contesting a possible handball penalty.
Joe Veltman was judged to have handled the ball by VAR

Disaster struck for Everton with Dominic Calvert-Lewin limping off the pitch after pulling up with a hamstring injury off the ball just 13 minutes in.

The Toffees striker was unable to continue after appearing to over-extend his hamstring when landing. 

He made way for Beto and as things stand, Everton now have just one fit senior striker in their first team squad.

Brighton cranked things up a notch with a wide Lamptey free-kick curling towards the back post before Jordan Pickford punched it away. 

The game exploded into life when there was the VAR check for what looked like a blatant handball from Veltman. 

Cue Senegalese midfielder Ndiaye’s first goal from the spot in league football

Brighton knew they needed some oomph, and made a switch at the break as Brajan Gruda was hooked off for Georginio Rutter.

It certainly gave the hosts a pep in their step as Kaoru Mitoma lashed a curling shot just wide of the far post and a sprawling Pickford. 

Fabian Hurzeler’s side were peppering shots into the box, but it was mostly a desperate scramble of wild, deflected attempts with nothing on target. 

Lewis Dunk fired a peach of a long-range pass straight onto the path of Rutter who cracked a shot agonisingly close. 

The Toffees had a go up the other end with Beto rushing toward goal but lashing into the side netting. 

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Sir Mo Farah puts stunning eight-bedroom Surrey mansion with outdoor swimming pool up for sale for £6MILLION

SIR MO FARAH has put his stunning eight-bedroom Surrey mansion up for sale for £6million.

The four-time Olympic gold medallist is hoping to rake in a £2m profit, six years after buying the pad that sits on an exclusive private estate.

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Sir Mo Farah has put his mansion on sale for £6million[/caption]
Large brick house with swimming pool and patio.
The eight-bedroom property is based in Surrey
Large brick house with attached garage and circular driveway.
Farah bought the house for £4m six years ago
Swimming pool and lounge chairs in a backyard.
It features an amazing outdoor pool

Farah paid £4m for the three-story house, which measures in at 7,829 sq ft.

Described as a “generous and welcoming” abode, the property boasts eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and even an outdoor swimming pool.

The ground floor includes an entertainment room which holds a pool table and – entertaining for Sir Mo, at least – a treadmill.

There is also an “elegant drawing room” which opens up into the dining room.

Estate agent Savills said: “The true heart of this home is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room which leads to the double height garden room with floor to ceiling windows flooding the rooms with light.

“This is a fabulous space to entertaining family and friends.”

The first floor then contains the main bedroom suite, which contains a balcony overlooking the rear garden, as well as three other bedrooms – some of which even have walk-in wardrobes.

The second floor contains the rest of the bedrooms, bathrooms and a media room.

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There’s even a separate access hall for a one-bedroom annexe, described as “ideal as staff accommodation.”

Meanwhile, the property also features 24/7 patrols from private security guards who keep watch on the entrance to the mansion’s gated estate.

Large dining room with a long wooden table and many chairs.
Inside, the house boasts huge spaces including a massive dining room
Open-plan kitchen and dining area with island seating.
There is an open plan kitchen with plenty of light
Grand living room with piano, large windows, and open floor plan.
An entertainment room allows guests to chill out
Large living room with beige sofas and armchairs arranged around a coffee table.
The house has three storeys and also features seven bathrooms

Farah is one of the UK’s most beloved athletes, having won gold at London 2012 in the 5km and 10km.

He repeated the feat four years later at Rio 2016.

And his last-ever race came in September 2023 as he finished fourth at the Great North Run.

And Farah recently hit headlines after chasing down thieves who stole his mobile phone as he jogged through his exclusive Surrey estate.

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Lizzie Cundy, 56, reveals secret behind her age-defying looks as she undergoes special treatment

LIZZIE Cundy has revealed the secret behind her age-defying looks.

Taking to Instagram to show herself undergoing a special treatment, which she credits for her ageless beauty, Lizzie got candid in a video as fans praised the very busy and very beautiful star.

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Lizzie Cundy has shared a video about getting a treatment done at a Harley Street clinic[/caption]
Lizzie Cundy discussing her age-defying looks.
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Lizzie is 56 years of age[/caption]
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Sharing the process on how she stays looking youthful, fans were quick to praise the stunning star[/caption]
Woman receiving facial treatment.
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Lizzie explained how she needs to look fresh and young all of the time[/caption]

In the video she shared, the 56-year-old explained how she was at her “favourite place” to get a “heavenly treatment”.

As she underwent the treatment in the clip, she could be heard saying: “I need to look fresh. I need to look young.”

Then, in the caption of the post, she penned: “Laughter lines ? What laughter lines ? Come with me and get a heavenly beautiful glow.”

She explained: “Fractora Forma is an advanced non-invasive solution for skin tightening and lifting treatment.

This treatment utilises bipolar radiofrequency energy to increase collagen and elastin production, while also tightening the skin on both the body and face.”

Speaking about the results, she gushed: “The results are amazing, rendering long-lasting effects without downtime or discomfort.

So what are you waiting for . Tight, peachy skin thanks to @harleystskin @lesleyreynoldsharleyst!”

‘LOOKING STUNNING AS ALWAYS’

Commenting on the post, fans went wild.

“Your energy is contagious,” gushed one person.

Another complimented Lizzie by saying: “Looking stunning as always.”

“Your the busiest and look gorgeous xxx,” added a third.

A fourth person then added: “I want this.”

And a fifth said: “Looks amazing. How much is it?”

WHAT IS FRACTORA FORMA?

According to the Harley Street Skin Clinic, which is where Lizzie went to get the treatment, it states that Fractora Forma is a skin treatment “which uses the body’s own healing process to mimic minor injuries”.

I need to look fresh. I need to look young.

Lizzie Cundy

The clinic’s website states: “It delivers deep pulses and heat into the skin using radiofrequency energy, causing the body to further stimulate collagen repair.”

The site later adds: “With this cutting-edge technology, you have a simple but effective method for skin tightening and refreshing your skin so that it looks beautiful and youthful.”

Lizzie, who is an English socialite, TV personality and the former wife of footballer Jason Cundy, often gets praised online for her ageless looks.

LIZZIE’S ADORING FANS

Last week she took to her Instagram page donning some thigh-high leather boots with a short skirt.

Fans went wild in the comments, with one writing: “Lovely lady. Body of a 20 year old.”

“Looking very hot today Lizzie loving the sexy boots,” swooned a second.

While a third added: “Looking sensational Lizzie.”

And a fourth penned: “You look stunning.”

Lizzie Cundy in a white embellished cardigan.
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Lizzie often shares glamorous snaps online[/caption]
Lizzie Cundy sitting on a boat, holding a straw hat and a Christian Dior bag.
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Posing up a storm in very little clothing, Lizzie stripped off while on holiday recently[/caption]
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Fans are always delighted to see Lizzie’s latest glamorous snap[/caption]
Lizzie Cundy in a white dress.
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The TV starlet never disappoints with her chic snaps[/caption]

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Nasa warns Mars colonists risk ‘invisible’ silent killer, kidney damage and disease breakouts in shocking ‘hazards’ list

DEADLY space radiation and rapid outbreaks of disease are just a few of the official Nasa dangers that visitors to Mars will face.

The space agency holds a list of “five hazards of human spaceflight” that puts astronauts travelling to the space station, the Moon and even the red planet at risk.

Image of Mars.
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Humans are set to visit Mars in the not-too-distant future – but it won’t be an easy trip[/caption]
Illustration of a Mars base with astronauts.
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Living on Mars – even if only temporarily – will be difficult and dangerous[/caption]

Nasa is already working on returning humans to the surface of the Moon – and Mars is the obvious next stop.

But Nasa’s Human Research Program has warned that these space-faring pioneers will face dangerous and potentially deadly threats.

Worse still, Nasa warns these dangers “can feed off one another and exacerbate effects on the human body”.

“Recognizing these hazards allows NASA to seek ways that overcome the challenges of sending humans to the space station, the Moon, Mars, and beyond,” Nasa said.

SPACE DANGER #1 – SPACE RADIATION

Space radiation is a serious risk to anyone spending a long time away from Earth.

“Invisible to the human eye, space radiation is not only stealthy but considered one of the most hazardous aspects of spaceflight,” Nasa warns.

When you’re on Earth, you’re protected by its magnetic field and atmosphere.

But when you go into space, you’re at risk from ionising radiation – and are no longer shielded like you would be on Earth.

You can’t see or feel it, but Nasa warns that the effects of this “silent hazard” are very real.

If you spend around six months in space, Nasa says your body will be exposed to roughly the same amount of radiation as having 1,000 chest X-rays.

This puts you at increased risk of developing cancer, but Nasa warns that it can also lead to “central nervous system damage, bone loss, and some cardiovascular diseases”.

SPACE DANGER #2 – ISOLATION AND CONFINEMENT

While you’re being blasted with space radiation, you’ll have to take on another difficulty: being a human.

For a start, you’ll be isolated from everyone back home.

On the space station, you can communicate with Earth – but you’ll be away from loved ones for a long time.

If you head to the red planet, it’s far worse.

“On Earth, we have the luxury of picking up our cell phones and instantly being connected with nearly everything and everyone around us,” Nasa explained.

“On a trip to Mars, astronauts will be more isolated and confined than we can imagine.

Sleep loss, circadian desynchronization, and work overload compound this issue and may lead to decreased performance, adverse health outcomes, and compromised mission objectives.”

How long does it take to get to Mars?

It's not that short of a trip...

  • There’s an immense distance between Earth and Mars, which means any trip to the red planet will take a very long time
  • It’s also made more complicated by the fact that the distance is constantly changing as the two planets rotate around the sun
  • The closest that the Earth and Mars would ever be is a distance of 33.9million miles – that’s 9,800 times the distance between London and New York
  • That’s really rare though: the more useful distance is the average, which is 140million miles
  • Scientists on Earth have already launched a whole bunch of spacecraft to (or near) Mars, so we have a rough idea of how long it takes with current technology
  • Historically, the trip has taken anywhere from 128 to 333 days – admittedly a huge length of time for humans to be on board a cramped spacecraft.
  • A realistic travel time for a crewed mission would be roughly two to three years.

SPACE DANGER #3 – DISTANCE FROM EARTH

Distance from Earth isn’t just bad in terms of isolation – but also in mission planning.

It takes a very long time to get humans over to and back from Mars. Communications will also take a very long time.

If you’ve ever played an online game with high latency or been on a Zoom call with a delay, know that visiting Mars would be so much worse.

After all, Mars is a whopping 140 million miles from Earth on average.

So while a trip to the Moon and back could be achieved in days, Nasa says that astronauts making the journey to Mars would be away from Earth for “roughly three years”.

That makes mission planning very difficult.

“Given this distance, planning and self-sufficiency will be essential to successful missions to Mars,” Nasa noted.

“Facing a communication delay of up to 20 minutes one way, the possibility of equipment failures or medical emergencies, and a critical need to ration food and supplies, astronauts must be capable of confronting an array of situations with minimal support from teams on Earth.”

MARS FACTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here's some of the key info about our space neighbour...

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.

On average, it’s around 140 million miles away from Earth.

Its distances from the Sun also varies because Mars has an elliptical (egg-shaped) orbit.

Each day on Mars typically lasts around 24.6 hours – only slightly longer than on Earth.

But a full trip around the Sun – a Martian year – takes 687 Earth days.

The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide (around 96%), along with a combination of oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and water vapour.

Mars has two moons: Phobos, which is the larger inner moon, and Deimos, a smaller outer moon.

It’s expected that Phobos will continue to move towards Mars and ultimately crash into the red planet in around 50 million years.

The planet is rocky with a solid surface like Earth. Its red colour is due to the iron in Martian rocks and dust, as part of a rust-like oxidation process.

Picture Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS

SPACE DANGER #4 – GRAVITY FIELDS

Unless you’re a scientist or apples are regularly falling on your head, you probably rarely think about gravity.

But astronauts will have to face not one but three different gravitational challenges on their Martian trip.

Firstly, they’ll have to adjust to weightlessness on the long space-trek to Mars, which could take around six months.

Then when they’re on Mars, they’ll experience a different kind of gravity. It’s not complete weightlessness – instead, it’ll be about a third of Earth’s gravity.

Three astronauts in spacesuits inside a spacecraft.
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Astronauts on the ISS have to contend with weightlessness – but a return trip to Mars will make adjusting to different levels of gravity even more complicated[/caption]

And then when they finally make it back home, they’ll have to readjust to Earth’s gravity again.

“Switching from one gravity field to another is trickier than it sounds,” Nasa warned.

“The transition affects spatial orientation, head-eye and hand-eye coordination, balance, and locomotion, with some crew members experiencing space motion sickness.”

Astronauts might even find themselves fainting when they land their craft on Mars.

Crews may experience an increased risk of developing kidney stones due to dehydration and increased excretion of calcium from their bones.

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But that’s not all: astronauts flying through space face very serious health risks as a result of the lack of gravity.

“Without the continuous load of Earth’s gravity, weight-bearing bones lose on average 1% to 1.5% of mineral density per month during spaceflight,” Nasa explained.

“Water and other fluids in the body shift upward to the head, which may put pressure on the eyes and cause vision problems.

“If preventive measures are not implemented, crews may experience an increased risk of developing kidney stones due to dehydration and increased excretion of calcium from their bones.”

The International Space Station orbiting Earth.
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Space travel – and even trips on the ISS – involves lengthy periods of weightlessness[/caption]

So if gravity does bring an apple crashing down on your head here on Earth, remember to be grateful.

SPACE DANGER #5 – HOSTILE AND CLOSED ENVIRONMENTS

When you’re on a spacecraft, Nasa will do its best to keep it closed off from the hostile outside world.

That’s very handy, as there are many things in space (and on Mars) that could kill you.

But by keeping astronauts confined in small and closed-off spaces, there are other risks that can appear.

Astronauts on the ISS.
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Astronauts live and work in close proximity, so illnesses can spread quickly[/caption]

“Microbes can change characteristics in space, and micro-organisms that naturally live on the human body are transferred more easily from person to person in closed habitats, such as the space station,” Nasa revealed.

“Stress hormone levels can elevate and the immune system can alter, which could lead to increased susceptibility to allergies or other illnesses.

“More research is needed into whether these changes pose serious risks to astronauts.”

On top of that, Nasa needs to also think about how to make its space craft, stations, and bases comfortable for living.

That means making sure that the heating, amount of free space, ambient noise, and lighting are all spot on – so you’re not driven mad on your Mars adventure.

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Five easy ways to find your perfect free course to develop new skills

MAKE this the year that you learn something new.

Whether you want to develop your digital skills or swot up on something completely different, there’s a free course that can help.

Here we round up where you can find your perfect course — for free.

OPEN TO ALL: The Open University offers free courses.

You can get an introduction to almost any subject from psychology to social media.

Find a list of them at open.edu/openlearn/free-courses.

You can also access Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert Academy Of Money via the site.

POETIC LICENCE: If Burns Night yesterday left you inspired, you can enrol on a free course about the life and poetry of Robert Burns at futurelearn.com.

There are loads of other free courses, too, including languages and swotting up on IT skills.

BRUSH UP ON BASICS: To get started in business or boost your skills to go back to work, search for The Skills Toolkit at nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/ the-skills-toolkit.

It lists free courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs, including courses for business and finance as well as computer science and coding.

And try freecoursesinengland.co.uk, which links learners with organisations that provide government-funded training.

DIG DEEP: There are thousands of free courses at udemy.com, so you should never be stuck for something to learn.

Alongside work skills courses, you can find “How to give an incredible deep tissue massage” and “How to speak to anyone and be fearless”.

The site allows instructors to create their own courses.

MEET UP AND MAKE FRIENDS: Learning online works for some but others prefer to meet up face to face.

Have a look what free courses are offered in your local community.

These might be through your nearest university or college, or offered by charities and local libraries.

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We round up where you can find your perfect course for free[/caption]

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I’m pregnant and crave washing up liquid – I force myself to smell it multiple times a day to stop myself drinking it

IT’S pretty common to crave some peculiar food combinations during pregnancy, but one mum-to-be has taken her cravings to another level.

Yanni, who is 30 weeks pregnant, took to social media to show one of her bizarre cravings that she’s had to deal with.

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The mum mixes the soap with water and ice before sniffing it[/caption]
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Yani never actually drinks the soap, but smells it multiple times per day
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“POV: You’re 30 weeks pregnant, anaemic and crave dish liquid,” she wrote over the viral TikTok video.

In the clip, the mum shows herself squirting bright orange washing up liquid into a wine glass filled with water and ice.

She then vigorously stirs it with a spoon before taking a big sniff of the soapy water.

Of course, Yani never actually drinks the soap, but to curb her intense cravings she came up with a savvy solution, which she showed off in the video.

She first sniffed the soap, before taking a big gulp of another icy drink, and then smelled the soap again, to create the illusion of actually drinking the forbidden beverage.

It turns out the mum also craved the soapy substance during her other pregnancies too.

She explained: “Yes I craved dish liquid with all three pregnancies.

“Yes do it multiple times a day, yes it goes away after birth and no I would stop posting about it.”

The comments section of the video showed people shocked by the unusual craving and didn’t know what to make of it.

One commented: “I thought she was about to drink it and got scared.”

A second agreed: “I was worried for a second there.”

And another mum confessed to having the same craving, she said: “I craved soap too omg, and laundry detergent.”

“I had these cravings with laundry detergent,” another confessed.

And another mum wrote: “I crave bleach, I loved washing my whites after they came out the washer I’d sit there and sniff forever.”

WHAT CAUSES PREGNANCY CRAVINGS?

Eating things that aren’t food, like soap, is called Pica – and the unusual cravings don’t just happen during pregnancy.

If you do consume items that aren’t considered food you should contact a medical professional for help as it could be very dangerous.

Although more research is needed to fully understand why cravings happen, some believe it’s down to hormonal changes, which can affect your sense of taste and smell.

This means you may crave foods you don’t usually enjoy, or go off some of your favourite grub.

According to the pros at Tommy Pica is often a sign of anaemia, and some other common non-food cravings can include:

  • clay or dirt
  • ice or freezer frost
  • stones  
  • charcoal
  • soap
  • pieces of paper
  • chalk.

Pregnancy Myths explained

There are a lot of strange myths around pregnancy - and some of them may surprise you...

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‘Jack the Stripper’ killed 6 women & dumped their naked bodies 60 years ago… now victim’s son says he knows who did it

SERIAL killer “Jack the Stripper” may finally have his identity revealed as one of his six victim’s sons has said he knows who did it.

It is one of the UK’s most chilling unsolved serial killer cases and it left half a dozen sex workers dead, dumped stripped of their clothes across west London.

Black and white photo of Margaret McGowan, a London prostitute murdered in 1964.
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Frances Brown was the fifth victim in the string of murders[/caption]
Portrait of Harold Jones, suspect in the Jack the Stripper murders.
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Harold Jones became a suspect in the case 30 years after his death[/caption] Illustration of London map marking locations where six sex workers were found murdered.

As evidence increasingly points towards a single suspect, a child of one of the victims has urgently pleaded the Metropolitan Police to re-investigate the cold case.

Frances Brown was found dead and stripped naked in a Kensington car park on 25 November, 1964.

Her son, Frank, can’t remember a time when his mum’s murder did not dominate his life as he was just six months old when she was killed.

He feels the victims’ families have been robbed of justice and that one suspect is undoubtedly the killer.

Frank told MailOnline that he’d always wanted to find out what had happened to his mum but that conversations surrounding the case had only recently opened up.

He added that while previously he used to accept the view of the police and found it easier to do so, he wants the force to look at the case again as the “families deserve it.”

Frank’s mum was one of six sex workers murdered over a two-year period in the 1960s in what became known as the Hammersmith nude murders.

Despite being led by Scotland Yard chief superintendent John Du Rose, nicknamed “five day John” due to his perceived ability to solve murders in just five days, the murder case eventually went cold.

But for Frank, he believes he knows the identity of the killer for sure, claiming he was “100 per cent convinced” the murderer was Harold Jones.

Jones, of Abertillery, Wales, had been convicted for the murder of two young girls in the 1920s.

He was aged just 15 when he killed 8-year-old Freda Burnell, although he was later acquitted due to limited evidence.

But just two months later, he lured 11-year-old Florence Little to his parents’ home before hitting her over the head with a piece of wood, slitting her throat, and hiding her body in the attic.

After pleading guilty, he was sent to Wandsworth Prison where he also admitted to the murder of Freda before being later released in 1941 aged 35.

Jones’ involvement in the Hammersmith murders case was looked into in a 2019 BBC documentary Dark Son: The Hunt For A Serial Killer.

David Wilson, a criminology professor at Birmingham University, led the investigation which found many similarities between Jones and Jack the Stripper.

They also found he had been living under the name of Harry Stevens, with links to an industrial estate where police believed the bodies had been kept before being discarded in the River Thames.

This evidence led them to seek a cold case review from the Met, citing Jones as the prime suspect, although the families are still no closer to confirmation more than five years later.

‘TERRIBLY DARK SECRET’

Jack the Stripper’s first murder victim is generally believed to have been Hannah Tailford, 30, who was found dead by the River Thames in Hammersmith in February 1964.

On April 8, Irene Lockwood was found completely naked slightly further up the riverbank in Chiswick – she had been pregnant at the time.

16 days after that, Scottish-born Helen Barthelemy was found dead in a Brentford alleyway.

May Fleming’s body was discovered outside a garage forecourt in Chiswick in July.

Frances Brown was found in November in a Kensington car park, after last being seen alive by a fellow sex worker getting into a client’s car in October.

The final victim, Bridget O’Hara, was found dead near a storage shed behind the Heron Trading Estate in Acton in February, 1965, after being declared missing since January.

Both Bridget and Helen’s bodies were found with flecks of industrial paint, with the latter’s also showing signs of being stored in a warm environment.

Two earlier murders have also been linked by some investigators to Jack the Stripper.

Elizabeth Figg was found dead on 17 June 1959 in Duke’s Meadows, Chiswick, close to the River Thames – at the time the area was known for being frequented by prostitutes.

Gwynneth Rees’ almost entirely naked body was also discovered on 8 November 1963 on Townmead Road, Mortlake, in a household refuse disposal site.

Harold Jones’ daughter, who anonymously spoke in the 2019 documentary and was completely unaware of her father’s past, described him as “an unassuming family man” who kept a “terribly dark secret” until his death.

A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: “While no unsolved murder investigation is closed, there are currently no active lines of enquiry in relation to these murders.

“If anyone has fresh information that they believe could assist police, they are asked to call 101 or make contact via our website.”

Sketch of Jack the Stripper suspect.
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An artist’s impression of Jack the Stripper released by the Metropolitan Police[/caption]
Black and white photo of a teenage boy standing outside a shop, accused of murder.
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Harold Jones, pictured here during his youth, is considered by many to be the prime suspect in the Jack the Stripper case[/caption]
Photos of Freda Burnell and Florrie Little, victims of the Jack the Stripper murders.
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Jones had also been convicted of the murders of Freda Burnell, eight (left) and Florence Little, 11 (right)[/caption]

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