All news by author: Chiara Fiorillo

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Sunshine returns to UK after heavy rain as April predicted to be hottest ever
The sun is finally returned to the UK after the country experienced weeks of heavy rain, winds and storms. According to Ladbrokes, this month could be the hottest April on record
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'Ray of sunshine' woman found dead after going for 10-minute walk
Rachel Jackson, 38, went missing from Preston, Lancashire, on Friday night. Family and friends are comforting each other after her sister confirmed the sad news she had been found dead
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Prince Harry 'avoided royals and stayed with pals' during visit after eviction
Prince Harry travelled to the UK this week to go to court over a phone hacking lawsuit he brought against The Daily Mail. A source claimed that while visiting London, Harry stayed with some friends
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Strip rapist killer Wayne Couzens of £4,000-a-year police pension, mayor urges
Before joining the Met Police, Wayne Couzens was an officer at the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) for seven and a half years. His service makes him eligible for a pension of up to £4,000 a year
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Storm Mathis sees 10 flood warnings and 124 flood alerts issued in UK
The Environment Agency said local river flooding may cause disruption around the country. Currently, 10 flood warnings and 124 flood alerts are in force around England
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Man, 66, in court accused of murder over shooting deaths of father and son
Stephen Alderton was charged with two counts of murder and one count of possession of a firearm after Gary and Joshua Dunmore were found dead at two separate properties in Cambridgeshire
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Woman's warning after finding four deadly creatures lurking in her swimming pool
Lynda Knight spotted four eastern mouse spiders in her pool after heavy rainfall in New South Wales. These type of spiders have a toxic venom that can be dangerous for humans
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Best UK restaurants announced as Michelin Guide doles out stars - see full list
The Michelin Guide 2023 for Great Britain and Ireland has been unveiled and here you can see the full list of restaurants receiving the best accolades for the quality of the food they serve
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High-speed 426ft superyacht with five bedrooms is shaped like 'floating bird'
Wakinyan is a superyacht with five guest cabins, one primary suite, crew cabins and a spa. Designer Aras Kazar said the full glass decks provide almost 360 views with natural light
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Fraudster who pretended to be blind for 15 years caught scrolling through phone
A 48-year-old woman received £182,600 in disability benefits after claiming to be completely blind - but she has now been unmasked by the police and accused of fraud
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Mum's weird symptom that led to cancer diagnosis days before giving birth
Kate Grainger was 32 weeks pregnant child when she noticed her colostrum was a reddish pink colour instead of yellow. A few weeks later, she was diagnosed with Grade 3 triple negative breast cancer
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Woman passes her driving test on her 960th go after spending £11,000
Cha Sa-soon first attempted the written test in April 2005 and after failing it, she continued to retake it until she passed. She then took the practical test 10 times before getting her licence
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Inside Uri Geller's £8m home he sold to live in 'tiny' flat furnished with Ikea
Magician Uri Geller's Berkshire mansion boasts eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and 11 reception rooms. There's also a cinema room and a private gym, as well as a cellar and wine vault
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William and Kate 'terrified' to talk to Harry and Meghan as 'it's all for sale'
William and Kate will be careful about what they say around the Sussexes regarding the Coronation over fears any 'aside comment' could be leaked to an American audience, a commentator has claimed
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Harry and Meghan want to be part of 'family balcony moment' at King's coronation
Prince Harry and Meghan Meghan want to join the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the King's coronation in May as it is a 'special moment', a source has claimed
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First picture of man in court charged over dog attack that killed gran
Darren Pritchard has appeared at Dudley Magistrates' Court after being charged with two counts of having two dogs dangerously out of control. Pensioner Lucille Downer was killed in April 2021
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Pothole crisis as roads will take 11 years and £14billion to repair
An annual survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance has found that local authority highway teams have not received enough funding to pay for repairs and prevent further deterioration of our roads
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Interactive map shows England's best schools - check if yours is on the list
One in seven primary schools in England is currently rated as 'outstanding', Ofsted figures show. However, many schools have not been inspected in years, some in almost two decades
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Office worker leaves furious note to colleagues he fears 'steal' his coffee
An employee decided to write a message after noticing that someone else took his coffee without permission, even if the jar has his initials on it. In the note, he said the coffee jar costs £8
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Brits to get emergency alert that jams phone until clicked - hear how it sounds
On April 23, Brits will receive a test alert from the Government as part of a new system intended to warn the public in life-threatening situations such as flooding and wildfires
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King Charles 'punished' Harry and Andrew 'in one fell swoop', author claims
Royal biographer Christopher Andersen said King Charles has asked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to leave Frogmore Cottage and Prince Andrew to vacate Royal Lodge to 'economise' but also 'punish' them
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Girl, 15, dies after being hit by bus as cops appeal for witnesses after tragedy
A teenager died after being hit by a bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, just before 3pm on Saturday. West Midlands Police said the bus driver is helping them with enquiries
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King Charles's emotional message to Queen on first Mother's Day since her death
King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, wrote a message on social media dedicated to 'all mothers everywhere' and to anyone 'missing their mums' on Mother's Day
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Prince William says Diana introduced him to issue of homelessness at 'young age'
The Prince of Wales said he is 'glad' that his mother Diana introduced him to the issue of homelessness at a young age - and he vowed to make it a key theme of his work this year
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Woman, 30, shares heartbreaking bucket list as she vows to enjoy her final days
Alisi Jack-Kaufusi, 30, has created a bucket list of experiences - including seeing the Northern Lights and travelling to Hawaii - that she hopes to have before she dies