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3 days ago
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In just a few weeks time, the once unthinkable will happen when Oasis take the stage for the first time in 16 years. To keep up to date on all things Oasis at the M.E.N, you can join our new Whatsapp community for the band. It is completely free to join, and all you need is a phone and to download the Whatsapp messaging app. Use this link to join today. Our community is the best place to hear all the latest breaking news and fascinating stories around Oasis and their blockbuster tour. You can catch up on the newest developments, ticket prices and updates on the Manchester band's Oasis Live 2025 tour dates at Heaton Park, Wembley, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin. READ MORE: Girl, 13, 'topples into reservoir in front of her dad while taking photo' READ MORE: Violence erupts in Piccadilly Gardens as man stabbed in back with trio arrested No one will be able to see who's receiving our broadcasts and no one else can send messages except for the M.E.N. team - and you can leave any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'Exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
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'If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work, but you'll never know until you actually try it'
For as long as she could remember, Mariam Surian was fascinated by the bold colours and shapes found on traditional south Asian clothing. Those designs became the source of inspiration for her shoe company which she launched at just 19-years-of age. The company is called La Benim, and it is a luxury shoe brand that combines South Asian culture, heritage and ethnic designs. Since its inception in 2022, Mariam has been featured at luxurious fashion shows held at grand locations in Dubai and India. 'I started the idea when I was in college, when I was 19.' She told the M.E.N. READ MORE: Tributes as 'happy go lucky' man killed alongside beloved dog in south Manchester horror crash named READ MORE: Neo-Nazis celebrate Hitler's birthday in an Oldham pub with racist flags and a swastika cake 'Growing up I was surrounded by patterns, colours and embroidery which I loved a lot, so It came naturally to draw my own patterns and designs. 'I loved shoes as well, so I would draw shoes and visualise the patterns. During the pandemic I started doing more and more and then I realised that I wanted people to see my designs and I wanted to see what I could achieve with it as well. Mariam says that she comes from a 'working-class' family in Oldham and she has taught herself how to build a business from scratch with the help of the internet. 'All of this is self-taught; I did my own research and I just worked really hard for this. I was reading books and studying other people about how they brought their businesses to life. 'We're just a normal working-class family, so there's no background in business.' Last year her designs were showcased at a debut show in Dubai in partnership with The Fashion Connect. Despite her early success, it hasn't been easy, however. Mariam is balancing her studies in graphic design at Oldham Campus University, working part-time jobs, and supporting a growing dream which she says has been 'manageable' so far. 'A lot of it was how my parents pushed me to always try something out.' She told the M.E.N 'If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work, but you'll never know until you actually try it. 'People have seen my designs and I've done a couple of exhibitions and I've been invited to some other shows and just last year I did my first ever show in Dubai, which was a huge moment for me. 'Honestly it was amazing, I'd never been to Dubai before and it was amazing to see my shoes come to life amongst other designers, high profile ones too.'
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Young woman 'partially decapitated' herself diving into pool on Turkey holiday
A young British woman who "partially decapitated" herself after diving into a pool and breaking her neck on holiday is lucky to be alive, medics claim. Becca Reed was in Turkey celebrating her 23rd birthday with a friend on May 16, 2022, when she dived to catch a ball during a game of pool volleyball and hit her head on the concrete base of the pool. The now 25-year-old the following days in a "haze and daze", managing the pain with painkillers and believing she just had whiplash. It wasn't until she returned home and sought medical advice on May 19 that she discovered she had crushed the C5 and C6 vertebrae in her neck. This led to two surgeries and years of mental and physical rehabilitation. Becca told the M.E.N: "When I did eventually see a doctor, the first thing she said after I told her what had happened was, 'I'm surprised you're not dead. "I was in pain, but there was no swelling, there was no bruising , my muscles were all just really tight – and it's called guarding. "My muscles were guarding the rest of my body because I essentially partially decapitated myself, so my muscles were holding my head on. "I had been going to the gym five or six times a week for nearly two years beforehand – and that is why I am alive. "Doctors said if my injury had happened to a normal person , they wouldn't walk, move, talk." Becca has always led an active lifestyle, taking part in weightlifting, skipping and boxing. But the incident in Turkey changed her life "in an instant". She explained: "The dive just went so wrong . My hands didn't even hit the bottom, my head was just the first thing to hit the bottom. "Once the injury had happened, I just floated in the water for what felt like an eternity and I was just thinking, 'Can I move my feet?'" Becca soon realised she could move and climbed out of the pool, and over the following days remained in bed, taking painkillers. "I hadn't jumped to, 'I've broken my neck or I've broken my spine', I just thought it was severe whiplash," she said. After flying home, the pain increased and on May 19 she called NHS 111 for advice. She was advised to visit A&E, where she underwent an X-ray and various scans before being placed in a neck brace. She then underwent two operations: one to replace the shattered vertebrae with a metal structure, and another to stabilise her neck with rods and screws . She said: "The pain was actually the worst after the second surgery because they had to cut through all of my neck and back muscles," she said. "The surgeon said you've grown muscles where people don't usually grow muscles because I used to lift weights, and that is one of the main reasons why everything else held on."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Moment 'chemical' seen exploding out of tanker before emergency incident declared in Oldham
Video footage has captured the moment a 'chemical' was seen exploding out of a tanker before an emergency incident was declared in Oldham on Wednesday (April 23). Emergency services raced to the scene with cordons put in place on West End Street and Chadderton Way, which were shut both ways amid the response. Follow our LIVE incident updates here. READ MORE: Live Oldham updates as 'incident' leaves roads closed and people urged to keep doors and windows shut READ MORE: Man rushed to hospital after being 'glassed in face' at Greater Manchester bar Multiple ambulances, fire engines, incident response units and environmental protection units were seen in attendance as members of the public were urged to 'keep windows and doors closed' and 'avoid the area'. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Video clips shared with the M.E.N showed an orange substance pouring out of a HGV in a nearby car park as emergency services responded at around 3.15pm. It's understood the suspected leak involved the vehicle and that specialist teams were sent to bring it under control using equipment and PPE. Greater Manchester Police said they were in attendance to assist with ongoing road closures, with the North West Ambulance Service sending response vehicles, HART, a duty officer and two operational commanders to the incident. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: 'At around 3.15pm five fire engines from Ashton, Heywood, Mossley, Rochdale, Bury fire stations plus the incident command unit from Rochdale fire station attended a suspected chemical incident on West End Street, Oldham. 'Firefighters are working alongside partners to make the area safe with road closures in place. The public are asked to avoid the area at this time and keep windows and doors closed if nearby.' Further details about the incident have not yet been confirmed. Oil Recoveries have been approached for a statement. --- 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.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
'It was absolutely terrifying - I actually had the tank shell in my hands'
A man clearing out the cellar of his new house prompted a major police response after he discovered a tank shell from World War Two. Emergency services swarmed Reuben Street in Reddish at around midday on Friday (April 11) following the discovery, which prompted the entire street to be cordoned off and neighbours evacuated. The adjacent Manchester Road was closed for a number of hours as police, fire and army bomb disposal units worked to safely retrieve the shell. It was then transported to Woodbank Park where a controlled explosion was carried out just after 3:30pm. READ MORE: Armed cops swoop in Manchester city centre following reported kidnapping READ MORE: Father-and-son City fans Alan, 72, and Justin, 28, tragically die a week apart The owner of the property, who bought it at auction and asked not to be named, told the M.E.N he was in the process of clearing and renovating it when he made the discovery. 'I had nearly finished it all, and I was in the cellar when I noticed a cupboard I hadn't looked in yet,' he said. 'It was absolutely terrifying. I actually had the shell in my hands and it was all rusty and crumbling away.' 'I thought, OK, let's just put this down, and I called the police straight away. They shut the road immediately – it was unbelievable.' The owner said he had been clearing out the house for over a month and had removed eight skips' worth and two van loads of items from the property. The previous owners were an elderly couple believed to have lived there for 'decades'. Incredibly, this is not the first time he has had to get police involved in his clear-out. 'I never knew the previous owners, but from going through the property, you can build a picture of who they were,' the owner said. 'He seemed to like his DIY – and he liked to go hunting too. 'He had a shotgun license, an air rifle, and an antique musket." A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "At around 11.45am this morning (Friday 11 April 2025), we were called to reports of a historic tank shell from World War Two found at an address on Reuben Street in Reddish, Stockport. "Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) attended the scene and took the device to a nearby park to carry out a controlled explosion. "As a precaution, a number of properties in the area have been asked to evacuate and there are road closures in place. Thank you for your cooperation."
