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POLICE have arrested a woman suspected of decapitating her new-born baby and dumping her remains in a rubbish bin.

Details of the sickening crime first emerged last week when detectives launched an urgent appeal to find the mother.

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Doctors confirmed the little girl was born alive and was just five days old when she was killed.

Today Civil Guard officers in Madrid arrested an immigrant born in Ecuador.

Reports this afternoon said police were searching her house in the working-class Madrid neighbourhood of Vallecas.

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AN AMBITIOUS plan for the future of Luas in Dublin would see the development of two new circular lines that would run on the outskirts of the city centre.

The Luas 2050 vision would also include new lines to Blanchardstown, Clondalkin, Balgriffin, and Clongriffin, as well as the two new circle lines, and an orbital route outside the M50 motorway.

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An internal presentation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland said that light rail would be a key part of public transport in the capital for the future and plans for new lines should be accelerated.

However, it highlighted issues with the existing network with one line already running “at or over capacity.”

The slideshow said there were not enough trams on the Red Line which connects Dublin’s Docklands to Tallaght and Saggart.

It said there were constraints to increasing services and managing future demand but that there may now be an “appetite to address” some of the challenges given the success of the Luas network.

TII said longer 55-metre trams might not be a solution because they were slower and because so much of the Red Line was shared with cars including busy junctions.

It said this created possible safety issues and that more trams were needed rather than longer vehicles.

The presentation said the capacity of the Green Line, which runs from Broombridge to Sandyford and Bride’s Glen was “ok for [the] short term.”

It said some changes and increases in service were possible and that this could be accommodated with the existing fleet of trams.

TII said there were also issues around depots with the main facility at Sandyford “land constrained” and not suitable for expansion.

The presentation said there was room at Broombridge for an increase in size but that this was not ideal “for operational reasons.”

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It said an option around land acquisition and possible expansion at the Red Cow could also be looked at in the future.

The slideshow also put forward the possibility of numerous added lines including an ambitious plan for circle routes over the next twenty-five years.

One of the suggested “circular” lines would run from Finglas past DCU, through Drumcondra, along Griffith Avenue, and onwards to Marino and Fairview.

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It said that in the immediate short term, work should continue on a Luas extension to Poolbeg as well as studies on the efficiency and flexibility of the existing Red and Green Lines.

The slideshow suggested a “new Luas project” should be examined, with one possibility a connection to UCD.

It also recommended moving forward with an extension to Bray with an indicative start date of between 2028 and 2030.

The document said workshops on accelerating project delivery would be useful to help speed up development of new projects.

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It said: “Initial findings are that barriers [and] delays are outside the control [and] remit of the project team.”

The presentation said from 2029 onwards, they should be looking at starting work on a new Luas line every one to two years to have an advanced network by 2050.

Asked about the records, a spokesman for TII said: “The Luas is a critical piece of public transportation infrastructure.

“Transport Infrastructure Ireland taking a strategic look ahead to 2050 allows for the public and decision-making bodies such as the Department of Transport and National Transport Authority to see where potential investments can be made to support the country’s future growth and development.”

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TOMMY Fury has revealed how he is banning daughter Bambi from “five star hotels and business class flights” – and has even bought a campervan.

It’s been a hectic year for Tommy and his partner Molly-Mae Hague, both 27, who recently confirmed they had rekindled their romance following their shock break-up.

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Tommy opened up on The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast[/caption]

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The boxer is keen for Bambi not to have five star holidays[/caption]

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Tommy also doesn’t want Bambi growing up on private jets[/caption]

But now the boxer is keen to move on with his life, and raising Bambi is his top priority.

“Having a daughter, Bambi, is everything in my life. She’s what I work for. She’s what I fight for.,” Tommy told Eddie Hall on his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Beast.

“I don’t even buy anything for myself anymore. It’s all going away.”

It was previously revealed how despite only being two-years-old, Tommy’s daughter already enjoys a lavish life.

This includes a £12k dream wardrobe and private jet and business class luxury.

Addressing this, Tommy, said: “Today’s world is tough because you don’t wanna spoil your children, but then it’s hard to not, in a way.

“I’ve just bought – and it’s coming in two weeks – a massive RV type thing.

“I just said to myself, ‘She can’t take business class flights every time, that ain’t the real world.’

“I didn’t go on a plane until I was 17! It was a Flybe flight and the propeller nearly broke.

“But Bambi’s got more air miles than me now, and she’s two and a half.”

Continuing, the sports star said: “I want her to know the meaning of normal, which is, you know, a nice camping holiday, driving to the lake.

“Not staying in five star hotels, not going business class flights, not doing that sometimes – and that’s okay.

“Yeah, so I think she’s getting to an age now where she’s understanding more, and that as a father I introduce them sort of holidays, it’s very important.”

It comes after Molly-Mae recently posted an emotional tribute to Tommy as a father, gushing he was “made to be a dad” following the pair’s reunion.

The mum-of-one took to her Stories to upload a snap showing Tommy’s celebratory cake emblazoned with the phrase: “Love you daddy.”

It sat perched on a table filled with images of him and Bambi, as well as a piece of painting art created by the tot.

The influencer then shared a black and white snapshot showing daddy and daughter cuddling in bed, with Molly-Mae posting a sweet message alongside it which read: “You are the most patient, calm, kind and loving daddy ever.

“Watching the way you love our little girl is one of my favourite things in the world … it’s completely unconditional.

“You were truly made to be a dad. Happy Father’s Day.”

NEWCASTLE UNITED have apologised for including a flag that could “inadvertently cause offence” in the promotional video for their new third kit.

The Magpies have taken down the video containing the flag and edited the footage out of future content that they plan to share.

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Newcastle United launched their new home kit in a video including music star Sam Fender[/caption]

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Alexander Isak and Tino Asprilla were also in the promotional video[/caption]

Newcastle revealed their new Adidas third shirt on Tuesday with a video that included famous faces from the Toon Army including Sam Fender, Alexander Isak, Tino Asprilla and Jonas Gutierrez.

However, what was meant to be a video celebrating Newcastle’s growing family, has instead led to an apology from the club.

A statement from Newcastle read: “We have been alerted to the appearance of a flag in our recent third kit launch video that could inadvertently cause offence.

“In response, we immediately removed the video from circulation and have taken steps to edit the visual from all future content.

“We sincerely apologise for any offence caused”.

At one point in the video two fans can be seen holding up an altered flag that resembles the Rising Sun Flag, a former symbol of the Imperial Japanese Army.

While the flag is considered part of Japanese history, other countries such as South Korea, China, Singapore and Russia have claimed that it is associated with imperial wartime atrocities.

Newcastle are heading on a pre-season tour later this month that will see them play games in both Singapore and South Korea.

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Two fans can be spotted holding up an altered flag that resembles the Rising Sun Flag during the promotional video[/caption]

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The flag is associated with imperial wartime atrocities by a number of countries[/caption]

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The flag is currently banned by FIFA at international matches.

While South Korea wanted it banned from the 2020 Olympics too, but organisers claimed the flag is “widely used in Japan” and is “not a political statement”.

Newcastle are yet to confirm that the flag in question was the reasoning for their apology.

Their original video has been removed from all their social channels, while the same has been done by kit manufacturer Adidas.

Newcastle begin their pre-season preparations this month, playing their first friendly against Celtic – a match in which they will debut their new third kit.

AMATEUR star Oliver Tarvet can claim his £99,000 Wimbledon prize money in “actual necessary expenses over the course of a calendar year”.

On Wednesday, the world No.733 from St Albans will play Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, in the second round.

It is an incredible underdog story and were he to win, as improbably as they may sound, then it would be the biggest upset in the competition’s history.

Tarvet has an interesting background and is a part-time player because he studies at the University of San Diego.

The 21-year-old, who gets no support from the LTA, is entering his senior year where he is majoring in Communications with a minor in Marketing.

Alongside his education, he has been able to play thousands of tennis matches in a collegiate-style system.

Under National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, Tarvet is not allowed to take winnings from competitions outside of the college set-up.

Yet according to his coach, he is able to claim back plentiful expenses, which would cover his accommodation and travel costs, plus those for his coaches.

Ryan Keckley, head of men’s tennis at the University of San Diego, landed in the UK via Chicago at 6am on Monday, just in time to watch his star pupil win the opening match against fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi from Switzerland.

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Still suffering from jet lag, Keckley said: “There’s an outdated bylaw of the NCAA, probably two or three years old, of the ‘$10,000 rule’.

“But there have been so many changes of how you can get money into people’s back pockets.

“One of the changes that took place is you are allowed actual necessary expenses over the course of a calendar year. As long as you have the expenses to show, then all good.

“So say he played a tournament in June and he flew there. It’s 1000 bucks and the hotel is another 1000 bucks. And the meals are another 1000 bucks.

“That’s $3,000 expenses. Then he goes and plays another tournament, another tournament, another tournament. Four tournaments.

“Times 3000 by four and that’s $12,000 he can offset his expenses by. Put a coach on that for $2000-4000 a week. That adds up.

“What every college player has to do is work through that, until the NCAA kind of rights the ship. But that’s going to be a work in progress.

“No profit. It’s all actual and necessary expenses.

“In my opinion, Oli has proven himself worthy of any candidate here. And that’s the beauty about sport, you just never know.

“Do I think he has the capability of going out there and beating Alcaraz? Absolutely, because every challenge that we put in front of him, he’s done sensational.”

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WATER bottle filling stations are being rolled out at Irish Rail locations across the country. 

Commuters will be able to stay hydrated on the go as the Iconic-V Outdoor Bottle Filling Stations are installed. 

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Ecofil, Ireland’s leading provider of sustainable bottle-filling solutions in Ireland, announced the rollout yesterday.

Malahide DART station is the first location under the new agreement – which marks the beginning of a phased national rollout. 

The initiative, launched in collaboration with Irish Rail, aims to promote environmental responsibility and reduce single-use plastic among rail passengers. 

In the coming week, four additional stations at Bray, Drogheda, Mallow and Limerick will have the Iconic-V Filling Station installed, significantly expanding access to free and clean drinking water for rail users across the country.

It offers a convenient and sustainable amenity that supports reduced plastic waste and promotes refilling over single-use bottles, aligning with wider environmental goals across the Irish Rail network.

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien said: “Providing free, premium filtered water at our train stations is a simple but effective way to encourage more sustainable behaviours. 

“Initiatives like this, delivered through collaboration with forward-thinking companies like Ecofil, are key to delivering a greener, cleaner public transport system for everyone.”

Director of Ecofil, Jimmy Guerin, said: “This partnership with Irish Rail represents a major step forward in our mission to make sustainable hydration accessible and convenient. 

“Having our first unit live at Malahide, especially with the current high footfall around concerts, demonstrates just how impactful our water filling stations can be. 

“We are proud to be supporting both public health and the environment at such a visible level.”

Irish Rail bosses said the initiative reflects their “ongoing commitment” to environmental innovation and “complements broader efforts” across the transport sector to reduce the environmental footprint of daily travel. 

The rollout aligns with government sustainability goals and efforts to reduce plastic waste across the public transport network.

Ecofil designs and manufactures innovative water dispensing solutions that support sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact. 

As part of the ERG Group, based in Finglas and employing 38 people, Ecofil chiefs said they play a vital role in helping communities across Ireland eliminate single-use plastics and embrace a greener future.

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A SAVVY man has built himself a hobbit house on wheels for just £200.

And now, the bargain hunter who is on a mission to cut costs, lives in his unique tiny home and doesn’t have to pay any rent or bills.

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A DIY fan has shared how he built himself a hobbit house for just £200[/caption]

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The man, who lives an off-grid lifestyle and doesn’t pay any rent or bills, explained that he used bits from an old pigsty and a stable to create his tiny pad[/caption]

Eager to show off his off-grid lifestyle, the content creator who posts online under the username ‘The Grow Co’, gave his followers a close-up look at his home, which he made using bits from an old pigsty and a stable. 

In a bid to live sustainably, the man explained “In total, this trailer cost around £200 to build – you can’t even rent a house for £200 a month, never mind build a house.”

He described his home as “possibly one of the smallest trailers you would have seen” and revealed that he has spent the last six months living inside this trailer, whilst travelling around the UK and through Wales.

While the main section of the trailer is 8ft long by 4ft wide, in total, the small home is just 13ft long, which he claims is “absolutely tiny for a house.”

He even made a large storage box on the back of the hobbit house, which he uses as a shed to store his tools.

But he isn’t bothered by the size of his pad, as he shared: “I’ve spent the last six months living inside of that tiny space that has everything that I need to survive and live on a daily basis comfortably.”

The DIY fan then explained how he made the off-grid home, as he acknowledged: “About 90% of the materials in this trailer were reclaimed or acquired for free – the wood for the door, the window and the box on the back, were all the walls of an old stable that somebody had taken down and was gonna burn the wood.”

Not only this, but he then confirmed: “The roofing sheets are really thick, the big industrial sort of ones, these were from an old pigsty.

“The glass in the window used to be a shelf from an old glass display unit.” 

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @thegrowcouk, just three days ago, has clearly left many open-mouthed as it has quickly racked up 82,900 views.

It’s also amassed 2,777 likes and 224 comments.

Social media users were left stunned by the man’s tiny home and many raced to the comments to share their thoughts. 

One person said: “Wow this is fantastic, well done you. I wish all the homeless people could have one.” 

Another added: “Looks amazing!”

Good for you! I thought it was a chicken coop at first!

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A third commented: “Well done! This is the way forward.” 

At the same time, one user wrote: “Love it, really love to see inside.” 

Meanwhile, someone else penned: “Good for you! I thought it was a chicken coop at first!” 

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TWO-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova broke down in tears after ending her SW19 in the worst possible way.

Kvitova, 35, crashed out with a double fault to lose 6-3, 6-1 in the first round against 10th seed Emma Navarro in just under an hour.

An emotional Kvitova wiped away tears from her face after embracing Navarro at the net for the final time.

The former world No.1 received a huge standing ovation on Court One on Tuesday afternoon.

Navarro was quick to give up the floor to Kvitova and joined in on applauding the Czech star, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014.

BBC pundit Martina Navratilova, who won 18 Grand Slams in her heyday, was also overcome with emotions on commentary.

The tearful Czech-American legend said: “It’s hard for me. She’s just such a nice person on and off the court.

“A grand role model for kids everywhere and Czech tennis.”

Soaking up the crowd and speaking for the last time on Centre Court, Kvitova said: “Thank you for the atmosphere, it was wonderful to play on this beautiful court. Congrats Emma.

“I wish we could have played for a bit longer. I never dreamed of winning Wimbledon and I did it twice so this is something very special.

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“I will miss Wimbledon, I will miss tennis, I will miss you fans but I am ready for the next chapter of life as well.

“I can’t wait to be back as a member. Thanks to the people who helped me to improve as a player and a person.

“I didn’t have many tennis coaches in my career but my first one was my dad and he is here today.

“My last one is my husband so I want to thank them all and the people in my box.

“Thank you to all my family back home. Thank you very much Wimbledon.”

She was far from her best today but the Czech still showed fleeting moments of what made her a winner at Wimbledon in the past.

Emma Navarro knocks out two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova with a 6-3 6-1 victory in just an hour.

It marks Kvitova’s final appearance at Wimbledon before heading into retirement after a great career. 

A SIR ALEX FERGUSON phone call in 2016 still gives British wheelchair tennis ace Andy Lapthorne goosebumps.

The legendary ex-Manchester United boss called Lapthorne ahead of the 2016 Paralympic games in Rio.

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Lapthorne, 34, still holds onto Sir Alex’s words nine years later[/caption]

The 34-year-old credits the call for life changing results, according to a recent interview with The Times.

He said: “That phone call is still giving me goosebumps.”

Lapthorne – who has cerebral palsy which affects his ability to stand for extend periods or fully straighten his arms – competes in wheelchair tennis in quad singles and doubles events .

He has been ranked no.1 in the world in quad singles, and is a 16-time Grand Slam winner in quad doubles, a record he will attempt to improve at Wimbledon next month.

By the time of the call, Lapthorne already had one singles and five doubles Grand Slam wins – but it was not a great tennis players that Ferguson compared him to.

Lapthorne continued: “We chatted about Eric Cantona, because he had been told what I was like, a bit of a maverick.

“He was talking about embracing that, but also about listening to people that know me.”

The call was not the end of Sir Alex’s support of Lapthorne, who received an email of encouragement from the iconic manager following his semi-final victory later in the tournament.

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Sir Alex’s call spurred the Brit all the way to the finals in Rio, where he was eventually defeated in straight sets by Australian Dylan Alcott.

The winning influence did not fade with that loss though, as Lapthorne went on to become a serial winner in wheelchair tennis, especially in the quad doubles.

He remains the fourth ranked player in quad singles, and the third ranked player in quad doubles.

Earlier this week he brought home silverware in both disciplines on home soil at the Eastbourne Open – continuing to prove Sir Alex’s advice right after almost a decade.

Lapthorne will take to the Wimbledon court with tennis partner Greg Slade next month to attempt to win his third doubles trophy at the event, having last won it in 2021.