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TRAVEL fans are set to go wild for a trolley backpack in Penneys – and it comes in two colours.

The Trolley Travel Backpack has landed in stores across the country.

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The wheel backpack has storage compartments, adjustable shoulder strap and an extendable handle.

It’s the perfect choice for city breaks and shopping getaways.

Shoppers can chose from a neutral camel colour or a classic black.

Penneys chiefs said the trolley backpack comes with multiple storage compartments, plus an extendable handle and wheels.

They said: “This neutral-toned trolley travel backpack combines style with functionality.

“Its colour is complemented by tonal zippers, creating a sophisticated look.

“The quilted front pocket adds texture, while multiple compartments help keep your belongings tidy.

“An extendable handle and wheels offer easy manoeuvrability, and padded shoulder straps provide carrying comfort.

“This backpack is designed to transition seamlessly from airport terminals to city explorations.

“It’s an ideal choice for weekend getaways or as a carry-on, aiming to make your travels smoother and more organised.”

The handy bag is a bargain €28 and its set to fly off the shelves.

Jetsetters are also rushing to Dunnes Stores to bag their new designer packing cubes.

The Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Packing Cubes, costing €12, offer luxurious storage solutions on a budget.

For €12 you get three sizes in the pack – each with a lovely design on them.

They come in Carolyn’s trademark shades of green and pink, and feature stunning floral patterns and zip pockets.

You can choose from sizes small, medium and large.

Dunnes Stores bosses said: “Designed to keep your luggage neat and tidy, these packing cubes from Carolyn Donnelly help to separate your travel necessities.

“In a handy pack of three, each one is designed with a classic Eclectic pattern.

“Made from a soft cotton, they offer a lightweight yet durable storage solution.

“Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores”.

These packing cubes are game-changers when it comes to organising your clothes while travelling.

They have compartments that help you neatly pack and separate your clothes in your luggage.

You can use them to categorise your clothes by colour, outfits or even by family member if you’re sharing a suitcase this summer.

They also help prevent wrinkles and save space in your luggage while travelling.

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GARDAI will ramp up their efforts on road safety and launch a 24-hour crackdown on speeding, it has been confirmed.

Officers warned that the consequences of speeding can be “devastating” and confirmed that the national speed enforcement operation, marking National Slow Down Day, will begin tomorrow.

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The number of speed checkpoints will be dramatically increased while the operation is in place, with gardai hoping to shine a light on the dangers of speeding and ensure more people stick to the limits.

A garda spokesperson explained: “An Garda Siochana conducts a number of high profile National Slow Down Days every year. 

“The aim of National Slow Down Days is to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding, encourage a national conversation on the impact of speeding, to increase overall compliance with speed limits in place nationwide and to deter and detect those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed.

“To date in 2025 there have unfortunately been 24 fatalities on Irish roads in 23 Fatal Road Traffic Collision’s.

“This is a reduction of 12 deaths on the same period in 2024.”

In 2024, cops issued over 145,000 Fixed Charge Notices to motorists driving in excess of the speed limit, meaning nearly 400 people were detected breaking the limit by Garda and GoSafe every single day.

And the speed operation comes just a few days after new speed limits were introduced on hundreds of roads across the country.

Default speed limits on rural local roads decreased from 80kmh to 60kmh while national secondary roads saw limits fall from 100kmh to 80kmh.

Gardai today warned that breaking the speed limit endangers lives.

A spokesperson said: “Driving in excess of the legal speed limit, and/ or driving at an inappropriate speed for the prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions not only puts you at risk but also endangers the lives of others around you. 

“When you speed, it reduces the potential reaction time to react to something unexpected on the road and there is an increase in the likelihood of losing control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious or fatal accident.”

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The crackdown tomorrow involves speed enforcement zones – and there are over 1,542 of them dotted across Ireland.

The speed enforcement zones were selected based on fatal and serious injury collision data from the last number of years after all roads nationally were assessed.

This determined the road sections in which safety cameras have the best opportunity to prevent future death and serious injury to road users. 

You can view a full list of each zone’s location on the Garda website, with dozens of zones located in every single county.

Dublin’s M50, M1, M2, M3, M4 and M11 all have zones while other busy roads across the country such as the N40, the N7, the N12, the N13, the N14 and the N3 all feature on the list.

Drivers could also be caught speeding on the busy N55 in Cavan, N63 or N61 in Roscommon, N19 in Clare, N69 in Kerry, N24 in Limerick, N25 in Cork or on the N80 in Kildare.

Lesser-used roads like the R312, R374, R569, R440 and the R395 also feature on the map outlining the zones.

‘DEADLIER CONSEQUENCES’

Gardai warned people that the higher the speed, the greater the impact if you crash and said inappropriate speed is as much of a problem on Ireland’s roads as speeding over the limit.

A spokesperson explained: “National Slow Down Day encourages a conversation on speed and road safety. 

“Conversations on road safety should not only take place in the aftermath of fatal road traffic collisions, this is too late; These conversations should take place every day.”

Officers urged employers to have a Road Safety conversation with their employees today, adding that they should foster good driving practices and allow sufficient time for work journeys.

Gardai told how one in 10 pedestrians hit by a car at 30kmh an hour will die while 50 per cent will die if the speed is increased to 50kmh.

Some nine out of 10 people hit by a car travelling at 60kmh will die.

Gardai said: “The faster the speed > the more severe the impact > the deadlier the consequences.

“Inappropriate Speed – for prevailing weather/traffic/ road conditions – is a problem as much as exceeding the speed limit.

“An Garda Siochana remains committed to improving road safety on our roads, but An Garda Síochána alone will not stop all Fatal Road Traffic Collision. 

“An Garda Síochána continues to actively work with relevant partners as per the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030 ‘a strategic, coordinated and multi-sectoral approach to road safety across government and key stakeholders will be critical to achieving a safer, better Ireland for all’.”

RTE star Miriam O’Callaghan has paid an emotional tribute to her late sister.

The Prime Time presenter beloved sister Anne passed away after her battle with cancer in 1995.

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Anne was just a year younger than Miriam and they both gave birth to their second daughters, Clara and Lizzie, around the same time.

Miriam took to Instagram today to post a heart-melting throwback of herself and Anne holding their babies.

The 65-year-old got emotional as she wrote the caption saying: “Today is my adored sister Anne’s anniversary – she died aged 33 from cancer. Hard to believe it’s 30 years.

“This is my favourite photo of us both, wrecked new mums holding our baby daughters.

“The only happy part of all of this is that those two little cousins are now best friends.”

Miriam’s friends and fans all loved the sweet picture and flooded the comment section with love and support.

Sarah McInerney said: “That’s a beautiful photo Miriam.”

Anna Daly commented: “Sending love Miriam.”

Barbara wrote: “This is haunting and beautiful at the same time. Anne was so young. I’m so sorry you both deserved many more years together.”

Kate remarked: “Can’t believe it’s 30 years. I remember Anne had the most beautiful smile. Thinking of you and your lovely family.”

Anne’s daughter Lizzie is a producer at Piranha Bar and was nominated for an IFTA recently.

Miriam accompanied her niece at the glamorous event and gushed over how proud she was of her.

The popular presenter shared a stunning photo of them on the red-carpet together on Instagram.

She captioned her post: “It was joyous to be at the @iftaacademy awards last night which was a brilliant show, with my beloved niece @lizziejayyy a nominee with @piranhabar_insta as VFX producers on the Netflix series Bodkin.

“I love Lizzie to the moon and back and her mum would have been so proud last night.“

The RTE Radio 1 presenter is mum to eight kids – four girls with her first husband Tom McGurk and four boys with her current husband Steve Carson.

FAMILY TRIP

Miriam travelled to Washington last November to cover the US election for RTE.

During her trip to the states, Miriam got the chance to reunite with her daughters Georgia and Alannah.

Georgia works for sport and entertainment platform BSE Global in New York and Alannah has extended her holiday for the family reunion.

In an interview with the Irish Mail on Sunday, Georgia revealed that they are all “so excited” to see each other.

She said: “Mum didn’t find out till quite last minute, so the three of us are so excited. We have a WhatsApp group talking about it.”

As well as being on hand for any support the team might need, the two girls will get to watch their mum behind the camera.

Georgia added: “[It’s] so nice for us to be able to be a part of that and share that moment with Mum, but also to see her in action.

“[If she] needs a hand or resources or runners, we’ll be there. I don’t know how much access we’re going to get, but we’ll be there watching her doing her thing. We’re always super proud of her in those moments.”

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MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife Cristina Serra have begun divorce proceedings – and are even using the same lawyer.

The couple announced their shock split in January after agreeing to end their 30-year relationship at showdown talks in Barcelona.

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But they are determined to avoid an ugly court battle and remain on such good terms they will share the same legal team.

Sources say they have already agreed the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement agreement that could be finalised in a matter of weeks.

Pep’s extraordinarily rare “one couple, one lawyer” divorce means the formal end of their marriage will not be contested by either side.

Respected Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, revealed: “They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children.

“As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible.

“They have a very good relationship, so much so that the same lawyer is arranging the whole thing.

“The divorce is on the way and is being left in the hands of people with their absolute trust.”

She told Spanish TV programme ‘Y Ahora Sonsoles’ the couple split after Pep signed a two-year extension at the Etihad to keep him at City until 2027.

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Since then his reigning champions have been in freefall amid his worst spell as a manager.

City are 20 points adrift of league leaders – and Champions-elect Liverpool – after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Arne Slot’s side on Sunday.

But as he begins the mammoth task of rebuilding his side, pals insist Pep is still clinging onto hope of an unlikely reconciliation.

He has previously been pictured wearing his wedding ring in a sign that he has not yet given up.

But sources say he is “more amenable” to the idea than fashion entrepreneur Cristina.

Their marriage is said to have hit the rocks five years ago after Cristina decided to return to Barcelona alone.

Since then they have lived separate lives as Pep chased sporting immortality in Manchester.

The couple first met when an 18-year-old Pep went to a fashion store owned by Cristina’s family to model some outfits by Spanish designer Antonio Miro.

At the time, he was playing for Barcelona’s B team, while she was an actress who had appeared on Spanish TV.

Pep’s sister Francesca once said: “He was very handsome, a good student, always getting good marks, the teachers drooled over him, he was already seductive when he was little.”

Cristina gave up acting to concentrate on her successful clothing business and is now said to be worth over £30million.

Meanwhile, Pep established himself as one of the best midfielders of his generation, winning multiple titles with Barcelona’s first team, before entering management.

He became the youngest manager to win the Champions League in 2009, lifting the most sought-after trophy in his first season in charge of Barcelona’s first team.

The demands of day-to-day management took their toll though, and in 2012 he quit as boss in order to take a year out.

He admitted: “I’m drained and I need to fill up.”

Cristina has since said she was “feeling great” after news of their split emerged but has refused to speak publicly about the break up.

Their influencer daughter Maria, 24, recently opened up about the lessons her parents have taught her.

She told a Spanish magazine: “My parents have always advised me to find what I am passionate about.

“They encourage me to try new things, to accept failure and to keep searching until I find my calling, because when I do, full dedication will come naturally.

“They also remind me that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved.

“In the end it all comes down to feeling loved.

“Even in situations where we feel out of place, they tell me to listen carefully to others, there is always something valuable to learn from each person we meet.”

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AN elegance coach has revealed seven items of clothing she absolutely hates as it makes women look “common.”

Anna Bey, who hosts coaching services, explained which garments and shoes you should avoid at all costs. 

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On her YouTube channel, which has 1.85million subscribers, she wrote: “If you want to look classy and have an elegant style aesthetic, DO NOT WEAR THESE THINGS.”

1. Hot pant shorts

When it comes to holidays or summer items, you should ditch having hot pant shorts in your 2025 wardrobe, according to Anna. 

She shared: “Isn’t this nasty, or am I the only one who thinks that this is so inappropriate, so vulgar, and so rude? 

“I just don’t understand how we can live in times where this is like, ‘Oh no, but this is normal, this is fine.’

“I personally don’t want to be so intimate with people that I have to really get into the nooks and crannies of their body parts—especially when we don’t even know each other. I don’t want to be that intimate with you.

“It’s the fact that when people are walking, they don’t realize that it’s actually going up their butt crack, and from behind, it is quite distracting that some women walk around like that.”

The elegance coach said she didn’t want to sound “uptight” but said “some boundaries are necessary among strangers.”

2. Cycling shorts

Next up was an item loved by celebrities from Hailey Bieber to Princess Diana. 

Although the late royal was known for being a style icon, Anna said cycling shorts should be left out of your cupboard this year. 

She argued: “The cycling shorts and the crop top don’t belong in the elegance department whatsoever. 

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“In fact, I personally don’t think they’re very flattering on anyone. Plus, it just looks weird.

“It’s almost like the athleisure trend is just here like a hemorrhoid—unable to leave us and constantly needing to reinvent itself year after year.”

Taking a swipe at Justin Bieber’s chic wife Hailey, she said: “Every time I do these videos, I always go and Google something like ‘Hailey Bieber, what is she wearing?’ because I always get so many new ideas of what to put on today’s list.”

3. Puffer bomber jacket

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Another item loved by Hailey and a number of famous faces is a puffer bomber jacket. 

Anna added: “That’s actually a piece of garment that I know is super popular right now, but I don’t think it belongs in the elegant aesthetic department either.

“In fact, I think it looks kind of weird. 

“It almost feels like they’re just trying really, really hard to look cool, to look edgy.”

4. Crop top 

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The next clothing item on Anna’s banned list was crop tops, which are loved by Kim Kardashian.

The etiquette expert explained: “My pet peeve is the crop top. 

“I cannot stand the crop top, and now the crop top has really become mainstream and oversaturated. 

“Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s going anywhere, although I’m still here praying every morning, hoping that today, I won’t have to see it anymore. 

“But no—I still see it every time I step outside my door.”

5. Muscle shirt

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Another item loved by Kim Kardashian on Anna’s avoid list is a “muscle T-shirt.”

Anna continued: “I think this is a garment that is very tricky to style, especially if you like to have a feminine aesthetic. 

“The reason why it looks so masculine is because it cuts off here in the arms, which really widens the upper body.

“You basically look broader and, therefore, more masculine.”

She reasoned that ladies who have a more masculine or edgy aesthetic may find the T-shirt to be a good choice.

However, she said that on her channel she focuses on “elegant, classic, or feminine aesthetic.”

6. Hoodies

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Another item loved by millions is the “dear old hoodie”, according to Anna. 

The elegance professional advised: “The hoodie set is basically a walking pajama in public. “Okay, I get it—yes, it looks very comfortable, but it also looks like you’re walking around in your loungewear in public. 

“Some people even go to the office like that!

“Again, I don’t want to sound like someone who comes from the Middle Ages—maybe that’s what you think about me, I don’t know. 

“But I just don’t think that this makes any sense. I think a little boundary is good to have. 

“You might want to keep some things private.”

7. Over-the-knee boots

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Last but not least, Anna said you should avoid over-the-knee boots, if you don’t want to look “common”. 

Specifically the high-heeled version. 

Anna concluded: “I know that some petite ladies struggle with this kind of boot because it shortens the leg a little. 

“The flat version is fine, but the problem is with the high-heeled version. It can easily look a little bit vulgar, right?

“I’ve certainly seen over the years how some ladies are able to style it in a way that looks really classy and sophisticated. 

“But, unfortunately, it can get tricky. If you get the styling wrong, you will instantly look more on the cheaper side—it just looks less refined.”

IAN WRIGHT has serious fears over the futures of three Arsenal stars – who he reckons could RUN DOWN their contracts with the club.

The north Londoners’ slim hopes of winning their first Premier League title since the 2003-04 season went up in smoke last weekend as they fell 11 points behind table-toppers Liverpool thanks to a 1-0 defeat to West Ham.

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The contract of crocked winger Bukayo Saka expires in the summer of 2027[/caption]

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The ending of the Gunners’ title hopes comes just weeks after manager Mikel Arteta failed to land a new striker to alleviate his attacking woes.

The decision prompted many of the Emirates faithful, including Wright, to question the club’s ambitions in the transfer market.

And Wright believes a continued lack of ambition could prompt stars Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba to hold off signing new deals.

During the latest episode of Wrighty’s House podcast, he said: “When you’re talking about renewals with certain players, Saka, Gabriel [Magalhaes], Saliba, the way they’re moving now, I bet those renewals are all going to be slow,’ Wright said.

“We’re going to have a situation maybe like Liverpool with Trent, Salah and Virgil.

“If I’m one of these players, and their teams are going to be saying, ‘Let’s wait and see, we’ve got two years left so let’s wait and see who they get in the summer.

“‘I know the manager has signed again but let’s wait and see.’

“If they’re not going to get the kind of players that take us to the next step, look at Saliba. Real Madrid would take him tomorrow.

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“Why not wait and see what’s going on in the summer to see the kind of players and calibre of player we’re signing. This is what the people upstairs need to be careful of.”

Wright, the Gunners’ former all-time leading goalscorer, believes his fears are also shared by Arteta.

He continued: “I’m sure Mikel will have told them that because he’s probably got the same kind of ambition.

“‘If you’re not going to give me the kind of players I need, I’m not going to be able to keep the players I’ve got here that are our best players, who are now running down their contracts.

“We haven’t even got into that conversation yet about these players.

“This summer and who comes is f***ing vitally important to these players.

“‘There’s a lot going on right now that needs to be unpacked by these people upstairs and they better get it right. They better get it right.”

Magalhaes, Saka and Saliba’s respective multi-million-pound contracts at the Emirates all expire in the summer of 2027.

Arsenal will be back in action on Wednesday night, travelling to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest.

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