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Daily Mirror
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher hits out at Oasis fans after being booed at London gig
Noel Gallagher told off fans at the band's London gig after he dedicated a song 'to all Mancunians' and faced boos from members of the audience Noel Gallagher struggled to hold back his temper after fans at one of Oasis' London gigs started to boo him when he asked the crowd if there was anyone from Manchester. With his acoustic guitar around his shoulders, Noel stood before a sprawling crowd but only had eyes for a few particular people who had upset him. Wearing a black t-shirt and a pair of denim jeans, Noel asked the crowd: "Any Mancunians we got in the house?" And in response, a roar of cheers erupted from the audience - apart from a few people towards the front of the stage. Hearing the boos, Noel hit back at the culprits in the packed audience. This comes after Jeremy Vine reveals what will happen if Joey Barton fails to pay staggering legal bill. Staring directly at the fans, the singer, 58, said: "What you f****g booing for? You're only here because of Mancunians. You're only here because of Manchester aren't you? You want to be us? What you booing for?" Seconds later, he strummed his guitar and turned his back to the audience after dedicating his next song to "all Mancunians". It has been over a decade since the band performed together on stage. And while the brothers, Noel and Liam Gallagher have seemingly been getting along, during last week's performance it showed that the brothers have put their troubled past firmly behind them. Sixteen years ago, following a huge argument while in Paris, the band announced their split and both Liam and Noel went their separate ways and pursued solo careers. During last Wednesday's Wembley gig amid their Oasis 25 tour, Liam dedicated a song to his older brother, leaving many fans overwhelmed with emotion. Just moments before he started to sing he addressed the crowd saying: "Now I've gotta dedicate this next tune to our kid - Stand By Me." The special moment was caught on video by a fan who posted it to X. And it only took minutes before the world of social media rushed to the comment section. One person said: "Stop I'll cry'; 'Oh my heart." Another wrote: "I love this! Wish I could be at one of these biblical gigs!!!I love Oasis. xxxx."
ITV News
22-05-2025
- ITV News
Arena attack victims remembered eight years on from bombing
Moments of silence will be observed in Manchester as the city marks eight years since the terror attack which claimed the lives of 22 people. Manchester City Council said a minute's silence would be observed twice at Victoria Station on Thursday 22 May - at midday and again at 10.31pm - the exact time of the attack in 2017. 22 people were killed and hundreds more were injured after suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at the end of an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. Writing book 'lifted us' say Arena victim Saffie-Rose Roussos' parents The names of those who lost their lives will be read out during services at Manchester Cathedral at 1.10pm (Holy Communion) and 5.30pm (Choral Evensong.) The cathedral will be open throughout the day for prayers and reflection. The Glade of Light memorial. Representatives from the City Council including leader Cllr Bev Craig, will lay flowers at the Glade of Light memorial on behalf of the city. The permanent memorial has the names of the 22 victims written into stone which forms a halo around a central garden. Cllr Bev Craig said the "city will never forget those who were lost that day" and the attack "was one of the darkest days in Manchester's history". The Council leader said: "The aftermath also showed the city's remarkable solidarity and Mancunians' refusal to give in to those who would seek to divide us. 'We will never forget those who were lost that day, their loved ones, those who were injured and everyone who was affected. "We remember them throughout the year but each anniversary is especially poignant.'
