Author: Daniel Foster

A former Metropolitan Police volunteer cadet leader has been convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a hotel room while in a position of trust. Grant Fulker, aged 32, was found guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court today of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault. The offences took place at a Heathrow hotel between February 12 and February 13, 2024. Fulker, who was attached to Specialist Operations as a cadet leader, had already pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to three counts of misconduct in public office. Those charges related to sending sexualised WhatsApp messages to the…

Patients taking popular “fat jabs” face heightened health complications as Britain braces for what could be its worst flu season in a decade, medical experts have cautioned. With an unusually early onset of influenza propelled by a mutated strain, users of appetite-suppressing injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are being urged to monitor their symptoms carefully and consult healthcare professionals if their condition deteriorates. The warning comes as health officials predict a particularly severe winter for viral infections, with the timing creating additional challenges for those undergoing weight-loss treatments. According to Jason Murphy, a pharmacy and weight loss expert affiliated…

A diverse range of free events spanning history, art, science, fitness and community activities is being offered across the UK this month, providing accessible entertainment to combat post-holiday blues. St Albans Museum + Gallery is hosting the Inns and Alehouses exhibition, featuring nearly 100 historic pubs through photographs and Victorian memorabilia that spotlight the city’s drinking culture history. In Brighton, the Sussex Baby Lab is running a study on babies’ attraction to natural patterns for infants aged zero to 12 months, with participants receiving a sensory baby book and certificate. The study continues through February 1. Somerset House in London…

Jamie Oliver is relaunching his Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain with a flagship venue in Leicester Square, London, opening in February, six years after the brand entered administration. The celebrity chef has partnered with Brava Hospitality Group, which operates the Italian chain Prezzo, granting exclusive rights for up to 40 new UK locations over the next decade. Sites will include airports and other venues across major cities. Jamie’s Italian collapsed into administration in 2019, leading to the closure of numerous UK locations and significant job losses. However, the brand maintained more than 30 restaurants across 25 countries internationally despite its domestic…

Katie Price has sparked social media speculation after posting and swiftly deleting a provocative photograph taken during a tanning salon visit. The 47-year-old glamour model uploaded the image, which showed her bare, heavily tattooed backside whilst lounging on a sunbed, before removing it from her social media feeds. She had captioned the photo: “Cheeky little sunbed to brighten up the day.” The rapid deletion prompted fan speculation about whether Ms Price regretted the post or had made a simple mistake. The incident has been characterised as highlighting the pressures of maintaining a polished image in the public eye against social…

Liam Rosenior’s character and coaching philosophy were forged during an intensive 10-day period at a luxury Turkish resort, according to a journalist who witnessed the new Chelsea manager’s early work at Hull City. Barry Cooper, who covers Hull City for the Hull Daily Mail, spent the period with Mr Rosenior and his squad at the Regnum Carya resort in Antalya, Turkey. The camp took place during the World Cup break in Qatar, just days after Mr Rosenior had been appointed head coach of the Championship side. The timing proved ideal for the newly installed manager. With the league paused for…

The Met Office has issued fresh amber warnings for snow and wind as Storm Goretti prepares to hit the UK, whilst parts of the country continue to battle existing winter conditions. Aberdeenshire Council declared a major incident following an earlier amber warning for heavy snow affecting much of Aberdeenshire and northeast Scotland. The storm, named by the French meteorological service Meteo France, is expected to move in from the South West on Thursday. Parts of the UK have already experienced heavy snowfall and drifting before the storm’s main arrival. The latest warnings have been issued whilst the country is already…