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BBC News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Oasis guitar signed by Noel and Liam going on show in Manchester
A guitar signed by Noel and Liam Gallagher is to go on display in Manchester ahead of the band's return to their home city this Epiphone Riviera guitar will be on show in Selfridges before it is auctioned in September to raise money for grassroots music projects and venues across the of the donation came as Manchester City Council predicted that 1.3 million tourists would flock to the city in "the summer of all summers" for live music, with Oasis's homecoming gigs the Oasis spokesperson said: "We're delighted to donate this guitar signed by Liam and Noel to help support Manchester's grassroots music projects and kickstart the series of celebrations." Oasis are to play Heaton Park in Manchester on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July as part of their world Craig, leader of Manchester City Council and local councillor for the Burnage ward where the Gallagher brothers grew up, said: "This promises to be the summer of all summers in Manchester as we get set to welcome music fans from every part of the globe for a massive three months of non-stop live music."To have the legends that are Oasis back in town for a supersonic string of homecoming gigs front and centre of Manchester this summer is going to be epic."A huge thank you also to Liam and Noel for getting behind our end-of-summer guitar auction to help up-and-coming young artists and raise money for our fantastic grassroots music projects and venues across the city." Guitars donated by other musicians will also go on display in shop windows around the city, and other venues, in July and August. Guitar-themed artworks, exhibitions and other installations will appear throughout the city's streets and squares, along with pop-up shops, impromptu performances, music-themed markets and a festival bar. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
CCTV images released as police investigate south Manchester incident
Officers have released CCTV images of two people following an incident in south Manchester. Police believe the two people pictured today (May 12) could have key information for their investigation. It follows a reported theft on Mauldeth Road, in Burnage, last month. READ MORE: Road shut off as motorcyclist seriously hurt in horror crash READ MORE: Section of M60 has speed limit changed from today Greater Manchester Police says items were stolen from a car on Mauldeth Road at some point between 8pm on Monday, April 21, and 9am on Tuesday, April 22. Detectives are keen to speak to the two people who are pictured. Anyone who recognises them, or has information on the incident, is asked to come forward as soon as possible. A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers in Burnage want to identify two people after items were stolen from a car on Mauldeth Road between 8pm on April 21, 2025, and 9am on April 22, 2025. "Contact us via 101 quoting 1556 of April 22, 2025 with any info." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Sky News
06-05-2025
- Sky News
Woman's body found near former cricket club in Manchester
A woman's body has been found near the ground of a former cricket club. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday, 5 May. "Officers are working to identify the woman and a Home Office post-mortem has been authorised," the force said in a statement. A GMP spokeswoman said it was too early to say whether the death is considered suspicious. Pictures on social media showed a police cordon in place and a blue tent erected at the scene.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman's body found near former cricket club in Manchester
Woman's body found near former cricket club in Manchester A woman's body has been found near the ground of a former cricket club. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was discovered near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at around 3pm on Monday, 5 May. "Officers are working to identify the woman and a Home Office post-mortem has been authorised," the force said in a statement. A GMP spokeswoman said it was too early to say whether the death is considered suspicious. Pictures on social media showed a police cordon in place and a blue tent erected at the scene.
