EMMA Raducanu swaps her Porsche for a train back from her Eastbourne loss.

The tennis ace, 22, carried her own bags as she returned to London.

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Tennis ace Emma Raducanu was spotted catching a train back to London following her recent loss in Eastbourne[/caption]

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The star had a practice session ahead of her Wimbledon match today[/caption]

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Emma with the Porsche she was given after her 2021 US Open win[/caption]

She had a practice session ahead of her Wimbledon match today.

The Porsche she was given after her 2021 US Open win was “taken back” last year.

Emma was spotted buying a coffee with coach Mark Petchey and mum Renee Zhai on the platform.

A source said: “This shows Emma’s success has not got to her head, and she is still very much focused and down to Earth.

“The train was the quickest way back to London, so she took it instead of asking for a car, which some other players would have done.”

The unseeded and injury-hit ace will face teen starlet Mimi Xu, 17, in front of 12,000 fans today.

Raducanu said she sees a lot of her younger self in her fellow Brit, but is confident of ending her Wimbledon debut at the first hurdle.

Earlier in the week, Emma opened up on her relationship with Carlos Alcaraz.

It was recently announced that the superstar pair will be teaming up for the revamped US Open mixed doubles event in August.

Raducanu, 22, set tongues wagging as she headed to Queen’s to cheer on her new doubles partner at the swanky West London club.

And SunSport revealed that the “spark” between Alcaraz and Raducanu was the “talk of Queen’s” the week prior.

The British No1 missed the Spaniard’s victory over Jiri Lehecka as she had headed to Eastbourne to play in her final event before Wimbledon.

Speaking before her round one match against Ann Li, Raducanu lifted the lid on her partnership with Alcaraz.

After the world No2 joked that Raducanu “took a while” to give him a response, she said: “I mean, of course, I had to ask my team if they wanted me to play.

“But for me, when he asked me, I was going to say yes, I just had to kind of go through the formality of asking my coach, so I didn’t just make the decision.”

When it was put to Raducanu that fans have frequently joked that she and Alcaraz are “destined for each other”, the British star laughed and replied: “I’m glad the internet is having fun and we’re providing entertainment for everyone.”

On how they became friends, Raducanu added: “I’ve known him for years and actually in Wimbledon 2021 it was like kind of the first time I started getting to know him, and I had a good run there and then also again in the US Open in 2021.

“And I remember he was always playing the day before me and I was playing like the second day of the round.

“And I would see him win and then I would have motivation to win and get myself into that position too.

“And I remember he beat Stef [Tsitsipas] in the third round and it was like a big win, his breakout kind of win on a big stage and it was really cool to kind of, I guess, go through that tournament together and then I kept going through the US Open, but we were staying in touch for the whole time and yeah, it’s nice.”

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ALDI Ireland fans are rushing to buy a handy gadget that can easily transform their garden into an outdoor cinema – and it costs only €49.99.

The HD LED Projector is back in stores nationwide this week – but shoppers are being warned that the new item could sell out fast.

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The new item allows shoppers to get the full cinema experience at home[/caption]

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The HD LED Projector is the perfect device for beefing up your screen space[/caption]

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And shoppers can also get Lidl Ireland’s Folding Gazebo for a full outdoor cinema experience[/caption]

The new item allows shoppers to get the full cinema experience at home.

It comes with a lamp life of 30,000 hours, a supported resolution of 1920 x 1080P and a projection size of approximately 1.2 – 5m.

The HD LED Projector also features an LCD display projector, in addition to a 1-year warranty.

It comes with an HDMI input port, and shoppers can connect its audio with earphones or a speaker box.

But shoppers are being warned the new summer gadget is only back in stores while stock lasts.

It’s the perfect device for beefing up your screen space, offering a larger screen than any monitor or TV.

And shoppers can also get Lidl Ireland’s Folding Gazebo for a full outdoor cinema experience.

It costs only €89.99 but those who have Lidl Plus can get the new buy for a bargain €69.99.

The Folding Gazebo comes with two side panels that can be attached with practical hook and look fasteners for privacy.

And it is UV resistant and water repellent.

It can also be used as a semi-open gazebo or sun shade, featuring extendable legs for easy height adjustment.

The Folding Gazebo is currently in Lidl stores across the country until July 5.

Another item set to be on the retail giant’s shelves from July 2 is the XL Gazebo for just €99.99 or €79.99 for Lidl Plus customers.

The item description reads: “Quick to put up and take down due to the tool-free plug-in system with clearly marked connectors.”

“Weather- and UV-resistant and water repellent. [It comes with] 6 x 3 x 2.5m.”

This garden staple was a huge hit last year, so savvy shoppers must act fast.

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Another item set to be on the retail giant’s shelves from July 2 is the XL Gazebo[/caption]

LIGAO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — For Raul Pedrajita, chair of Barangay Herrera in this city in Albay province, the newly installed solar panels in every village hall are signs that the dream of reliable electricity, especially during typhoons or whenever the power grid fails, is finally coming true. “There were days when the barangay hall

LOVE Island fans call for boy to be KICKED OFF show after ‘misogynistic’ behaviour is pointed out by the girls

The islanders were given the infamous snog, marry or pie task on tonight’s episode of the long-running ITV2 show.

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Viewers have begged producers to send Ben Holbrough packing from Love Island[/caption]

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Megan Moore slammed her co-star for the way he treated women in the villa[/caption]

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Shakira went in on her fellow islander as she labelled him with an expletive[/caption]

As part of the game, the Love Island contestants get to choose to snog the islander they are most attracted to.

They also chose which fellow co-stars would be the nicest in a potential marriage and they could get their own back by slamming a cream pie in the face of someone they have the hump with.

After conducting each action, each player would give their reasoning behind their choice in front of everyone.

Alima chose to slam her pie into the face of Ben Holbrough, as she admitted that she did not like the way he treated women in the villa.

She told him: “I’ve seen the way you move in the villa. Like the way you speak to women and about women.”

But she was not the only girl to do this as two other ladies chose to slam pies into his face.

After doing the deed, Shakira remarked: “He still think he’s in with a chance. I just thought I’d let the n****** know that he’s no good at all.”

Whilst Megan Moore said: “The way he’s been speaking to girls, I just don’t like it. I don’t think it’s very respectful”

Toni was going to slam her pie into the face of Ben, however she loudly declared that he “wasn’t even worth it!”

Despite Ben’s previously brutal takedown of Yas when ending their couple partnership, she didn’t choose to give him the pie in a surprising news.

But right before her decision she did lick some of the cream off her dipped finger before flipping him the bird.

Later on Aftersun – hosted by Maya Jama – even Olivia and Alex Bowen admitted they felt uncomfortable by the way he spoke to women.

Many viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – as they begged producers to send Ben packing.

They claimed that all of the girls have started to pick up on his ‘misogynistic’ behaviour.

One fan noted: “See the way they’re calling out Ben’s misogyny and he’s still there is crazy.”

“Meg is now clocking Ben’s misogyny,” stated a second user.

While a third commented: “Alima is such an it girl. Love the way she clocked Ben in his misogyny.”

Someone else wrote: “Ben need to look in the mirror and ask himself why most of the girls think you’re a n******.”

As a fifth fumed: “I actually need Ben out of my villa tomorrow. His mere presence p***** me off.”

The way he’s been speaking to girls, I just don’t like it. I don’t think it’s very respectful”

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An additional viewer exclaimed: “Ben is actually haunting that villa get him out immediatelyyyy.”

And a seventh added: “Mmmmmmmmm producers get Ben out NOWWWWWWWWW.”

Ben has previously gotten on both the wrong side of fans and the girls in the villa with some of his savage comments.

In an argument with Yaz, he remarked: “No one rated you when you were in here let’s say. You’ve only come out your shell because you’re in a couple with me.”

Adding: “No man wants you in here.”

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Viewers agreed with the girls who slammed his comments[/caption]

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Toni slammed Ben saying he was ‘not even worth it’[/caption]

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Yaz didn’t give Ben her pie in a surprising move[/caption]

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However, she did flip him the bird after she was left disgusted by his words to her[/caption]

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Even Olivia and Alex Bowen slammed the islander on Aftersun for his treatment of women[/caption]

Love Island continues on ITV2 and is available to stream on ITVX.

MANILA, Philippines — Elected members of the House of Representatives crossed party lines and supported the call of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez to make bicameral committee hearings more accessible to the public with a view to transparency and accountability in the budget process in the upcoming 20th Congress. 4Ps party list Rep. Marcelino Libanan, minority

MANILA, Philippines — Don’t be surprised if you no longer see countdown timers on traffic lights on busy intersections in Metro Manila. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it completed on Friday its switch-up “adaptive signaling system” at 96 intersections in the National Capital Region. Instead of the fixed period of seconds, which may

RTE Fair City star Johnny Ward has opened up on how his wife is his rock while he cares for his sick mother.

The actor’s mum Kathy was diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, after the death of her husband and Johnny’s father, in 2019.

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Johnny’s wife Brenda is his rock while he cares for his mum[/caption]

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Johnny’s mum was diagnosed with cancer i[/caption]

Kathy has since struggled with her health battle as she later suffered a heart attack and a stroke.

After the now-73-year-old’s stroke, Johnny made the decision to move back into his family home in order to take care of her.

In March 2021 his sister Maureen moved back in with their mum while he was busy working on a project, which is when he met his wife Brenda.

Johnny’s mum was diagnosed with cancer earlier last year and has “been in and out of the hospital” ever since.

And as her condition progresses, Johnny now spends a lot of time caring for his mum.

He told The RTE Guide: “There have been three holidays cancelled since all of this happened, and then you have to work, and it can be very difficult to switch off.

“Even if you do get away to that weekend wedding and someone else, like your neighbour or your auntie, helps out your mum, there’s an emotional attachment and that’s very difficult to get rid of.

“It’s a feeling of guilt, where you’re thinking, ‘God, what if something happens; I shouldn’t be here, I should go home’ and that’s very difficult.”

However, with his wife Brenda by his side and acting like his rock, Johnny finds it easier to manage his inconsistent schedule and caring for his mum.

He continued: “Another high was realising what a beautiful human my wife is.

“She’s the same with her own parents, she prioritises them, and I loved watching the bond between my wife and my mother grow.

“My next door neighbour is like an angel, and I’ve rung her so many times, when I can’t get through to my mother and am fearing the worst.

“She’s in and out all of the time; she has a key to the house and she’s checking on my mum constantly.

‘UP AND DOWN’

“My family from Galway have been up and down and up and down, and they’re always very supportive.”

He previously opened up about his mum’s condition saying: “It’s been very up and down. She went through quite a major surgery called a Whipple surgery.

“It’s pretty much where they take out part of the pancreas, the gallbladder and a large part of her bowel and pretty much stitch it all back together.

“It’s a very serious procedure and recovery is very slow. As of now, she has been transferred over to convalescent care, so that’s one step closer to getting her home from there.”

The Walkinstown native shared how grateful he is to have a good support system that can also help out.

He said: “I’ve found myself extremely lucky, number one because of where I live. Tallaght Hospital is down the road, James’s Hospital is down the road.”

PORTUGUESE giants Porto have made a £20million bid for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

The move could see the one-cap England defender swap the Championship for the chance to play in the Europa League.

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis is being eyed by Prem clubs[/caption]

Porto hope relegated Saints will sell their footballing centre-back, who cost £20m from Manchester City a year ago.

THB is on a four-year deal and has not pushed to leave — but Porto is an attractive move.

The classy 23-year-old, who had a loan spell at Anderlecht, is attracting interest around Europe and England, with Burnley also keen to sign him.

However, Porto have put the cash on the table.

West Ham also rate Harwood-Bellis highly but only have a limited budget.

And publicly THB has suggested he is committed to helping Southampton earn an instant return to the Premier League.

Harwood-Bellis, who is engaged to Roy Keane’s daughter Leah, is also determined to reignite his Three Lions career.

He told Sky Sports: “If I want to play for England, we’ve got to get promoted.

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“People around me know that, and I think the fans know that as well.

“We don’t want to be playing in the Championship, we want to be playing in the Premier League. We’ve got a taste of it now.

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In-demand Saints defender Harwood-Bellis believes he’ll need to play top-flight football to reignite his England career[/caption]

“We’ve got the bit between our teeth to go and do a better job.

“It couldn’t have gone any worse in the Premier League last time. We’ve got to put that wrong, right.”

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GARY Lineker says the BBC has “lost their way” when it comes to impartiality in his first interview since he left Match Of The Day following an anti-semitism row.

And in a talk at Glastonbury festival, he revealed that the Corporation had announced his exit before even making him aware of their decision.

Lineker was ousted from his position on the football show following criticism when he shared a social media post about Zionism, for which he later apologised.

Gary, 64, said: “The impartiality issue has become a massive problem that I think they’ve probably created themselves by the rules that have been set within the business.

“I understand in your news and current affairs they have to be generally impartial but, I mean, it is hot today right? I think we can all say that we don’t need someone to come in to tell us it’s actually not hot.

“We just need to know the truth.

“I think they’ve lost their way a little bit with that and there’s a degree of impartiality at the very top of the BBC.

“There are thousands of amazing people at the BBC but it’s not reflected at the top.

“They’ve tried themselves up in knots with it.”

Gary had intended to leave the flagship show after this summer’s World Cup but instead hosted his last Match of the Day on June 26.

Admitting his upset at his ill-judged post, which Gary says “gave people ammunition to shoot me,” he added: “I had a little group chat back then, particularly with Ian Wright and Alan Shearer.

“I said, I’ve got a feeling they’re going to take me off air on Saturday and Ian Wright immediately said ‘if they do that I’m going to go’.

“So the next day they announced I wasn’t doing the show.

“They actually announced it without telling me first.

“I just thought what’s the point of having a big platform if you don’t use it to kind of push beliefs that you believe to be right.”

But he later shared: “I love the BBC. I always will and I’m not bitter or twisted about anything that happened.”

He also showed his support for political hip hop trio Kneecap and said at the end of his talk at Glastonbury: “Free Palestine.”