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A MAN has been killed in a horror workplace accident in Co Wicklow.

The man was fatally injured and died at the scene of the incident, which took place in the Rathdrum area, yesterday afternoon.

Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene of the fatal accident at around 3pm yesterday afternoon.

The man sadly passed away at the scene.

His body has since been removed to St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown where a post mortem will take place in due course.

Gardai said they are investigating the incident and confirmed the Health and Safety Authority has been notified.

A spokesperson said: “Gardai are investigating a fatal work place accident in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow which occurred yesterday afternoon Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 at approximately 3.30pm.

“A man was fatally injured and died at the scene. His body has since been removed to St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown where a post mortem will take place in due course.

“The Health and Safety Authority have been notified and investigations are ongoing.”

The Irish Sun has reached out to the HSA for a statement but did not receive an immediate reply.

Separately, a man aged in his 60s died while reportedly working on roadworks in Kilkenny City on Tuesday.

Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene in the Kennyswell Road area at around 11am.

Tragically, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was reported that he was part of staff working on the roads, on the R695, when the incident happened.

The scene was preserved for a technical examination and the road was closed for a short time but has since reopened.

‘IT’S A TRAGEDY’

The Health and Safety Authority noted that it is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation.

Maria Dollard, Deputy Mayor and Green Party Councillor in Kilkenny city described the incident as tragic.

She said: “It’s a tragedy for the family of the man who lost his life and for something like this to happen in the middle of the city.

“The importance of work-related safety can’t be overstated.”

She also expressed her sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the man.

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WEDDING flowers are often very poignant for a bride – and so to prevent them from being ruined, many people look to preserve their blooms so they can keep them.

One woman who was desperate to cherish her gorgeous autumnal bouquet forever immediately sent hers off to be preserved.

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Ciara was left gutted when she saw how her wedding flowers had been preserved[/caption]

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The bride showed her bunch at her wedding in all their glory[/caption]

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She was not impressed with how an Etsy seller had preserved them[/caption]

Chiara Resnick shared how she had selected an Etsy seller who specialised in preserving bridal bouquets. 

However, when she received the flat-lay frame back, she was horrified at the finished result.

On her @ciararesnick account, she shared photos of the flowers looking beautiful on her wedding day, and then how they looked once preserved.

She wrote: “My beautiful wedding bouquet that I sent to an Etsy seller to preserve.

“If I don’t laugh about it, I’ll cry.”

The preserved bunch looked rather squished in the frame and a tad sad-looking compared to how they had looked on the day.

Over 53,000 people have liked her video, and many rushed to the comment to share their view on her wedding ‘fail.’

Many said how they thought it looked “awful” and “tacky.”

One said: “I’d be SUINGGGGGGGGG.”

A second added: “Noooooo. Noooooo. Please tell me you didn’t send the whole bouquet???”

A third agreed: “they look like coffee filters, i’m so sorry.”

Meanwhile, some didn’t think it was as bad as she thought.

One person commented: “I think it looks good? I mean its like pressed flowers??”

However, one person explained what they thought had happened for it to turn out as it did.

They shared: “It’s because they were pressed whole, instead of petals Bering done separately. 

“Whole can be done but tbh these look like they had a rough go in a microwave press or am.”

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FLOWER PRESERVING

It’s possible to preserve your flowers yourself at home after your wedding – but you may wish to rely on a professional you trust. 

The first step is to dry your flowers while they still look nice, ideally the day after your wedding with them being in water overnight.

Remove flowers from the bouquet so they can dry separately hung upside down in a cool, dry place.

Flowers can be pressed in a professional press or in a large weighted object.

You should use absorbent paper such as kitchen roll or blotting paper if pressing between a book.

Keep in a cool dry spot for a minimum of four weeks before seeing if they have fully dried.

An alternative method could be to preserve flowers in silica gel or resin.

The long-awaited opening of a new intersection on the Cha-am bypass is set to revolutionise travel between Cha-am and Hua Hin, with the newly launched overpass marking a significant step in the ongoing development of Highway 37. The overpass, located at the Huai Ta Paet intersection in Sampraya subdistrict, Cha-am district, opened to traffic at …

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A NEW slide park with ‘never-before-seen’ attractions is set to open in an ancient English town after a ‘landmark’ £2million deal.

The move is expected to draw an additional 150,000 visitors annually.

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A new slide park with ‘never-before-seen’ attractions is set to open in an ancient English town[/caption]

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The creator of Total Ninja Park agreed to a landmark deal[/caption]

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The creator of Total Ninja is to open a new slide park at a mixed-use scheme after agreeing a “landmark deal” with asset manager Altered Space. 

Rocafella Leisure Group has secured 25,000 sq ft of space at the Cockhedge development in Warrington.

Warrington sits on the banks of the River Mersey and it is 16 miles east of Liverpool and the same distance west of Manchester.

The town was founded by the Romans and by the Middle Ages, Warrington had emerged as a market town at the lowest bridging point of the River Mersey.

Rocafella Leisure Group, known for its innovative and immersive family-friendly entertainment experiences, was the creator of the UK’s first and largest ninja park, Total Ninja.

And they are now set to introduce a new Slide Park to the Cockhedge development.

The new attraction, which has been named Slidie Sliderson, will deliver a high-energy entertainment experience for all ages.

And the move is expected to draw an additional 150,000 visitors annually.

The transformation of Cockhedge

Founder and managing director of Rocafella Leisure Group, Chris Hayes, said: “What drew us to Cockhedge was the clear vision for revitalisation and the opportunity to be part of a transformative development.

“The regeneration aligns with our mission to create unique, innovative, family-friendly destinations.

“The location is ideal for Slidie Sliderson, which brings a fresh, innovative attraction to the North West of England with never-before-seen attractions.

“We are keen to add to the local community, and we will be creating 35 to 40 new jobs as well as looking to support local junior sports clubs by striking up strategic partnerships.”

The venue is said to “deliver a high-energy entertainment experience” for all ages.

The transformation of Cockhedge is a key part of a broader initiative to revitalise Warrington’s town centre.

Michael Brown, director and co-founder at Altered Space, added: “This letting to Rocafella Leisure Group is a fundamental piece of the long-term vision for Cockhedge and the regeneration of Warrington town centre.

“It perfectly underscores our commitment to delivering a commercially sustainable scheme that enhances Warrington’s town centre offering.”

Other new attractions

Centre Parcs has opened a new treetop experience at one of their holiday parks in the UK – the first of its kind for the resort.

Opening at Longleat on July 1, Adventure Nets allows families to “bounce, balance, leap and climb through the stunning redwood canopy”, according to Center Parcs.

And a holiday park group in the UK has revealed some of the exciting new additions coming to the resorts as part of a multi-million revamp.

Plus, the UK’s first Universal theme park has taken a huge step closer to opening.

Online forms for people to register interest in working at the new Universal theme park have been distributed online.

And a huge £2.3 billion theme park with seven theme lands is set to open in winter sun destination by 2028.

A SHAMED teacher downed booze from a water bottle in a “mini rave” lesson and called her pupils “little s***s”.

Alice Ashton blared loud music in the PSE lesson and shouted and danced in front of shocked students.

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Alice Ashton sipped alcohol from a water bottle while teaching[/caption]

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The teacher has now been struck off[/caption]

Pupils at Ysgol Bro Caereinion school in Welshpool, Powys, raised concerns after smelling alcohol coming from Ashton’s Evian bottle.

The teacher has now been struck off following a fitness to practice hearing.

A panel heard the “out of control” lesson took place in January last year – just four months after Ashton was convicted of drink-driving.

One 16-year-old pupil told the hearing that Ashton often taught “boring” PSE lessons about alcohol and drug awareness.

But on that day, the teacher was drinking booze from an Evian water bottle filled with an orange liquid.

The teen, named only as Pupil H, said the bottle was full at the start of class but almost empty by the end.

She added: “She was very, very close to us. There was a slight alcoholic smell. She was very, very lively and quite animated and speaking with her hands. In other lessons she was more reserved and quiet.

“Alice Ashton had an Evian bottle with orange juice. I noticed she was regularly taking swigs from the bottle.

“I recall Alice Ashton asked the class to make the Macarena. She played music and we were not doing work.”

The student said Ashton “kept jumping up from her desk” but became “irritated” as the lesson went on.

She repeatedly swore and called the whole class “little s***s”.

One schoolboy was walking around the classroom “annoying” his classmates when the teacher told him to leave but “not snitch”, it was said.

Pupil H said: “She began to swear at him. She put her middle finger two to three inches from his face and continued to swear at him.”

Another student told the panel that Ashton forced the class to do the Macarena and “did not care about the lesson anymore”.

The pupil added: “She got some students dancing to the laptop and speakers and it spiralled out of control.”

Ashton later told an internal school review that she did not sing to the pupils or swear.

But CCTV footage unravelled her lies, the Education Workforce Council panel said.

Presenting officer Lewis Harrison said: “It is totally untenable to suggest the music is being played as background music.

“The evidence is very clear that Miss Ashton did not remain at the front of the class. She invited pupils to dance.”

The disciplinary panel said Ashton, who has not responded to the findings, had shown no remorse or apology.

She did however email the EWC to say she now lived in England and no longer worked as a teacher.

The panel found she appeared under the influence and/or smelt of alcohol whilst at work.

Ashton was struck off the teaching register indefinitely but may reapply in two years.

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Ashton had been convicted of drink-driving four months before the lesson[/caption]

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Ashton failed to apologise for her actions[/caption]

CHINA is steaming ahead with building the world’s largest man-made island airport.

The town-sized travel hub will sit off the country’s northeast coast and process 80 million passengers each year – more than the entire UK population.

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Dalian Jinzhouwan Bay International Airport is currently under construction[/caption]

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The four-runway airport is expected to handle its first flights in 2035[/caption]

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Around 80 million passengers will pass through the terminals when it is completed[/caption]

The Dalian Jinzhouwan Bay International Airport will cover 20-square-kilometres out in the Bohai Sea when completed.

First flights are expected on the runway in 2035, with capacity winding up to around 540,000 flights each year.

When construction of the four runways is completed, Dalian will surpass Hong Kong International Airport and Japan’s Kansai Airport to become the world’s largest airport hosted on an artificial island.

A recent post to the project’s social media said: “The country’s largest offshore airport is rising slowly from the sea level like the sunrise in the east.”

However, progress has not been plain sailing.

The engineer running the project, Li Xiang, said in October: “There have been great challenges to the construction as the project has complex geological conditions, high drilling difficulty and high demand in quality with a tight construction schedule.”

The international travel hub will open with an initial passenger capacity of 43 million annually – but that is expected to double as construction completes.

The new airport addresses limitations at the existing Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport.

Operating for almost a century, the current airport was built during the Japanese occupation and has reached its maximum possible capacity after several recent expansions.

Last year, it served 658,000 international passengers.

Dalian Zhoushuizi sits in a valley surrounded by mountains, which means more planes cannot safely be introduced to the airspace.

The difficult terrain has made navigation challenging for pilots, particularly in poor weather conditions, and the airport has reached its capacity limit after multiple expansions.

The offshore placement of Jinzhouwan Airport solves these challenges by providing more space for expansion and enhancing safety measures, the South China Morning Post reports.

Dalian, in northeastern China, has long been a thriving coastal city with a population of around 7.5 million.

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Dalian Jinzhou Bay International Airport

Its strategic port location has led to it becoming is hub for trade with neighbouring Japan and South Korea – and it plays a key role in the oil refining, shipping, logistics, and tourism industries.

The new airport aims to bolster these industries further by improving connectivity and positioning Dalian as a regional air transport hub.

Bigger airports are also a cornerstone of China’s wider aviation ambitions.

The country is on track to surpass the US as the world’s largest air travel market – and massive new infrastructure is needed to accommodate that.

Beijing’s second airport, Daxing (PKX), opened to great fanfare on in October 2019 – the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

At the time, Chinese officials said the country would need 450 airports by 2035, nearly doubling the current count.

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The grand project is part of China’s bold aviation ambitions[/caption]

Police in Trang province apprehended two more suspects in the abduction and murder of 33 year old Taweechai Promsangchan. The investigation reveals links to a drug trafficking gang, with a shocking detail that firearms were handed to minors for the execution. The murder was allegedly commissioned for a fee of 200,000 baht. The case began …

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A MAN, aged in his 50s, has been arrested by gardai investigating the death of an 89-year-old woman who was strangled to death in 2024.

A murder investigation was launched after Josephine ‘Josie’ Ray was found dead at her home in St Joseph’s Park in Nenagh, Co Tipperary on August 4 2024.

In a statement this morning, a garda spokesperson confirmed the arrested man is being quizzed in relation to the investigation.

A statement said: “Gardai in Nenagh continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman, whose body was discovered at a residence at St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, County Tipperary, on the afternoon of Sunday, 4th August 2024.

“A male in his 50s was arrested today, Thursday 3rd July 2025 in relation to this investigation.

“He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Josie was remembered as a “true lady” who was “one of a kind” at her funeral mass at St Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh last year.

Josie’s granddaughter Rosie broke down as she spoke with great affection about her granny who loved dancing, style and jewellery.

She told mourners: “My nanny Josie as we all knew her was a lady.

“She loved her style. Always in glitter. She loved her jewellery.

“She was some woman for dancing and anything that was on in town she would be at it with my mother Sarah. Always up for a laugh and a dance.

“She had a great heart. She always said to me, ‘Rosie I will never forget you for doing that’.

“Just the little things I would do for her like going to the shop and making cups of tea. She really appreciated everything.”

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A COMEDIAN and singer has left fans crushed by confirming the cancellation of his upcoming nationwide tour.

The popular musician has spoken out about his ‘difficult decision’ to pull the plug on his future gigs for the entire year.

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Comedian and singer Garron Noone has been forced to cancel his nationwide tour[/caption]

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The musician has been vocal about his mental health struggles[/caption]

Star Garron Noone – who boasts 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 2 million on TikTok – shocked fans with his concerning news.

The Irish performer explained in a heartfelt message on social media: “After a lot of thought, I’m very sad to have to make the difficult decision to reschedule all of my gigs for this year.

“Many of you will be aware of some of the issues I’ve dealt with in the past and unfortunately, over the last few months I have been dealing with a lot of these issues again.

“It has gotten to a point where I really need to put all my energy into getting back on track.”

“I’m disappointed that l’m not going to be able to see you all, but, hopefully I will see you in 2026 for the rescheduled shows.”

The 30-year-old continued: “I’m very sorry to everyone that was coming see me.

“I understand many of you will have made arrangements to be at the gigs. If it was possible I would love to do them, but I have to accept that it isn’t possible at this time.

“Thank you to everyone for all their support over the last couple of years, my break from making videos will also likely be a bit longer than I had first hoped, but I look forward to chatting to you all again soon!”

He finished off his statement saying: “Hopefully it won’t be too long after that until l’m back. Until I see ye again. Stay Delicious. [sic]”

Alongside the post, he wrote: “I’m very sorry to have to post this, thank you all for everything.”

All tickets held will remain valid for future dates and refunds are available upon request.

Fans commented: “Your health is your wealth. An old saying that’s true. Take it handy. We all love you and everyone can bl***y well wait. You come first.”

A second added: “We love you pal, take your time.”

A third conceded: “Putting yourself first is the most important thing.”

“Don’t worry about anything but taking care of yourself. Everyone will be waiting if/whenever you are ready. Your value is not measured by how much you are entertaining others. Take care,” agreed a fourth fan.

“Garron, you’re a treasure. Take care of yourself. Your adoring fans will be here,” encouraged another.

Noone has been open about his previous struggles with agoraphobia, which left him housebound for five years.

The content creator recently revealed he was stepping away from social media for a while due to his dwindling mental health.

The country musician put out a video on TikTok recently saying that there’s “an immigration issue in Ireland” and received a huge amount of backlash online from all sides of the debate.

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The Irish star has confirmed he is cancelling his tour to ‘deal with issues’[/caption]

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The singer boasts 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 2 million on TikTok[/caption]

BROOKLYN Beckham and Nicola Peltz look smitten in a new fashion campaign after the shoot sparked rumours of a family feud.

The pair flew to London for the advertising campaign in May, days after snubbing his dad David’s 50th birthday celebrations.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz star in Moncler’s latest campaign after The Sun revealed they landed a six figure deal[/caption]

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The couple flew to London to shoot the campaign and were minutes away from Brooklyn’s dad David – but they didn’t meet up[/caption]

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The couple celebrated Nicola’s dad’s birthday earlier this week[/caption]

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David and Victoria were heartbroken when Brooklyn and Nicola snubbed the birthday celebrations[/caption]

It came after they missed David’s 50th party in Miami, his fishing trip with his Cruz and Romeo, an intimate dinner at their Cotswolds home and his star-studded birthay bash in London.

Sources said the snub was a “dagger to the heart” for his parents.

Two weeks later the couple, who live in Los Angeles, jetted to London for the Moncler shoot but failed to meet up with Brooklyn’s family.

The photos for the Italian fashion brand have finally been released and show Brooklyn snuggling into Nicola in a series of romantic moments.

The Sun revealed they landed the six figure deal with the designer firm and shot the photos minutes away from the Beckhams’ home in West London.

They were also up the road from where David was, attending the Chelsea Flower Show with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

An insider said at the time: “Brooklyn and David couldn’t have been closer in distance.

“It strikes a chord knowing how close in distance Brooklyn was to David given how tense their relations have been recently.

“Brooklyn was filming five minutes away by car.”

Rumours about a feud with the Beckham clan and Nicola, 30, have circulated since her £3million wedding to Brooklyn, 26, in Florida.

Since then, the alleged clash has intensified after Brooklyn snubbed all four parties that were thrown for his ex-footballer dad David to celebrate his birthday.

This week, more upset was caused when photos were shared showing Brooklyn enjoying a party for his father-in-law, Nelson Peltz’s birthday.

NICOLA HITS BACK

Nicola wrote how “lucky” she was to be his daughter before adding that he provided them with “constant love and support”.

Now Brooklyn and his family’s fans have waded in.

The post received backlash from Beckham supporters, with some accusing Nicola of “controlling her husband.

However, there were also supportive messages, with one fan writing: “The fact people are in this comment section talking bs about someone controlling a GROWN man is absurd.

“The guy is an adult and can make his own decisions, leave them be and stop blaming women for everything.”

Nicola then was seen “liking” the comment, as she agreed with what the fan was saying.

In another twist, Brooklyn was recently backed by his godfather Sir Elton John.

Aspiring chef Brooklyn posted a photo with wife Nicola last week, which got Elton’s approval.

Elton wrote: “Happy Anniversary to the sweetest, most loving couple,” followed by love hearts, and his husband David added his own comment, which read: “Happy Anniversary to the gorgeous couple.”

Elton is Brooklyn’s godfather and they’re very close, regularly going on trips abroad together over the years.

Both Victoria and David failed to comment on or like their son’s anniversary post.

It was recently revealed that the situation has become so severe that Brooklyn is no longer on speaking terms with his siblings.

This week The Sun revealed David was in hospital for a secret operation on his wrist.

Wife Victoria shared a pic from his hospital bedside, writing “get well soon daddy”.

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Brooklyn is seen snuggling into Nicola in photos for Italian fashion brand Moncler[/caption]

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The aspiring chef turns his hand to modelling in the campaign shot in London[/caption]

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Nicola has hit back at fans saying she is controlling Brooklyn – and shared pics of her and Brooklyn celebrating her father’s birthday[/caption]

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David has been in hospital this week[/caption]

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Brooklyn has apparently cut off his siblings as the family feud intensifies[/caption]