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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Remembering when Oasis welcomed 80,000 people to Loch Lomond for epic gigs
Oasis have begun their reunion tour and will play three shows at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9 and 12, their first in Scotland since 2009 Oasis have officially kicked off their long-awaited reunion tour, thrilling fans with their performances down south. The Britpop legends, fronted by Liam and Noel Gallagher, head to Scotland soon to perform three nights at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9, and 12. The shows will mark the band's first appearance in Scotland since 2009, when they last played Murrayfield as part of their Dig Out Your Soul tour. That performance came just months before the group's dramatic and widely publicised split. Now reunited, the Gallaghers are bringing Oasis back to Scottish soil, and expectations are already sky-high among fans. The band's return to Murrayfield holds special significance, not only because of the long hiatus, but because it was also the venue of their final Scottish show before disbanding. While the 2009 gig was a standout moment for many, it's the band's 1996 shows at Loch Lomond that remain etched in the country's musical history. At the height of their fame, Oasis performed two massive concerts at Balloch Country Park on the shores of Loch Lomond on August 3 and 4, 1996, drawing an estimated 80,000 fans across the two nights. Those shows were part of their What's the Story (Morning Glory)? tour and are still considered by many to be some of the most iconic live performances in UK music history. With ticketless fans scaling fences and sneaking past security, the real crowd numbers may have exceeded official figures. Here are some pictures that show the craze of Oasis in 1996.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Edinburgh is going nowhere under Labour
Conservative councillor Neil Cuthbert Aberdeen just hosted the Tall Ships race, welcoming 400,000 visitors to Scotland's biggest tourism event this year. The major Union Square shopping centre broke footfall records with over 140,000 visitors during the weekend. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Did these massive crowds cause traffic chaos? Actually, no. Traffic Scotland reported drivers were 'getting a good run on the A90, A96 and the AWPR this afternoon' on Sunday. This contrasts sharply with Edinburgh, where large-scale events like Murrayfield concerts regularly cause bypass gridlock. The difference is simple: the north east has invested in proper trunk road infrastructure, particularly the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR). The results speak for themselves. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon noted in 2019 that the AWPR shifted vehicles away from nose-to-tail traffic, reducing emissions and improving air quality for around 75,000 homes while creating better conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. You might expect Edinburgh's politicians to learn from this success. Think again. An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover At June's Transport Committee, I proposed a comprehensive motion requesting traffic impact assessment for the City Mobility Plan's proposed road closures. The A720 bypass already handles over 120,000 vehicles daily beyond capacity, with frequent congestion at key junctions. Recently both East Lothian and Midlothian councils have written to the Scottish Government expressing frustration over delays to the Sheriffhall roundabout improvements. My motion sought proper analysis of how city centre road closures planned by the council might worsen A720 congestion, especially during major events. Recent examples like Robbie Williams' concert at Murrayfield in May demonstrated the bypass's vulnerability to traffic displacement. I requested investigation of mitigation measures, enhanced public transport options and coordination with the Scottish Government on this trunk road responsibility. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The response? Labour's Convener moved to simply ignore the mounting evidence, with the Liberal Democrats, SNP and Greens ganging up to pretend these road problems don't exist. No evidence-based assessment. No consideration of network resilience. No coordination with neighbouring councils. Just 'do nothing'. This coalition of inaction leaves Edinburgh commuters facing daily chaos with no hope of improvement. While Aberdeen demonstrates how proper road investment creates benefits for everyone – drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike – Edinburgh's politicians prefer ideological posturing over practical solutions. Labour has run out of ideas for Edinburgh. Their approach of ignoring problems while they worsen shows complete indifference to residents' daily struggles. When these parties next seek your vote, perhaps the response should be 'No Action' in return.
Daily Record
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Aldi's Oasis-tribute 'Aldeh' sign will remain in place at Manchester store, CEO confirms
The 'Aldeh' sign is going to Live Forever after becoming an unexpected tourist spot for fans pouring into the city Oasis fever is taking the UK by storm and it is now even affecting the signage of one of Britain's much-loved supermarkets. The Oasis reunion tour is underway, with the Gallagher brothers reuniting after a long-standing feud. The 90s Britpop sensations have put their differences aside to delight audiences with tunes like 'Wonderwall' and 'Champagne Supernova' during a run of 16 UK dates as part of their 2025 tour, including three nights at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Ahead of their hometown shows in Manchester this month, the Aldi store on Bury New Road in Prestwich, a town three miles north of the city, rebranded its sign to 'Aldeh'. The sign - a nod to the Mancunian pronunciation of Aldi and a tribute to Oasis' reunion tour - was originally intended as a temporary fixture, due to be taken down after the final Manchester gig. However, Aldi has now confirmed that the sign will remain in place following an outpouring of public support. "We've been blown away by the public's reaction to 'Aldeh,' Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK said. "What started as a fun, temporary tribute to Oasis and the local accent has turned into something far bigger. "We've heard shoppers loud and clear, and we're absolutely delighted to keep the sign up for the long haul. It's been brilliant to see the joy it's brought to fans and the Manchester community." The sign quickly became an unexpected tourist spot for fans pouring into the city who began queueing for selfies. Posts went viral and a fan petition to make the sign permanent gathered over 1,300 signatures in under a week. The petition to keep the sign was launched by local Ella Curtis, who wrote: "What started as a nod to a special reunion, quickly took on a life of its own. The rebrand resonated with people across Manchester and beyond. "Photos of the sign went viral, because it tapped into something meaningful: pride in where we're from, and in what this city has given the world. In short, Prestwich got its own Blue Plaque." The Prestwich store is a stone's throw from Heaton Park, where Oasis played five sell-out shows this month. The sign is now even listed on Google Maps as a cultural landmark, complete with glowing 5* reviews - with one visitor calling it 'the Stonehenge of a generation'. Liam Gallagher himself added to the buzz, sharing a picture of the sign on his Instagram story, and Noel's daughter, Anais, got involved by responding on TikTok urging the retailer to make the move. In the end, Aldi's Chief Executive Officer, Giles Hurley, was left with no choice but to personally endorse the decision. Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer at Aldi UK , took to his LinkedIn to confirm the move, writing: "In celebration of the Oasis reunion tour, Aldi UK renamed our store closest to Heaton Park, Manchester 'Aldeh'. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out 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. "The response has been supersonic, with Oasis fans and proud Mancunians visiting the store to see it for themselves. Last week, a petition was launched by a local resident calling for us to keep the sign. "So naturally, we took to social media to see what our shoppers thought, turns out... people are mad for it and want the sign to stay. I'm pleased to announce that we'll be keeping the Aldeh sign as a tribute to Manchester!" He amusingly signed the announcement off with a classic Gallagher phrase, adding: "As you were."
Edinburgh Reporter
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Murrayfield tennis ladies hit heights
Murrayfield ladies 2nd tennis team triumphed in Division 8b of the VMH Solicitors East of Scotland Leagues. The team won all bar one of their 10 matches recording some emphatic victories along the way. Indeed on seven occasions they did not drop a single set! Teams in the league were Hatton 3, St Serfs 3, Mortonhall 5, Barnton Park 4 and Abercorn 2. Key contributors are spread over two pics, one taken outdoors and the other indoors. Outdoors, left to right – Louise Harker, Christine Thompson, Janet Coutts-Dunne, Lyn Henderson, Ella Paul and Mel Walker. Indoors – left to right – Rachel McNay, Christine, Thompson, Ella Paul, Gillian Bruce, Aoife Hanna and Naomi Ballard. Like this: Like Related
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Boy wonder Suaalii carries hopes of a nation on his back
It was the hit heard round Auld Reekie, a collision so ferocious that it lifted Sione Tuipulotu clean off his feet and left him feeling like somebody had "climbed through my body".November 2024 at Murrayfield. Scotland hosting the Wallabies, who had just taken Wales to the cleaners following on from beating England at Twickenham. Shoots of green and gold coming through the weeds of previous regimes. Hope under Joe they got to Scotland, where they got a bit a doing. Revival cancelled, but that collision was quite something. Tuipulotu, the home nation's adopted son, versus Australia's wunderkind - the tall, dark, handsome, athletic, outrageously talented poster boy, the 21-year-old Joseph Suaalii, one of the country's hottest sporting tickets."I was like, 'what the hell was that?' because I've never been hit like that, genuinely, in my career," said Tuipulotu. "He got me so clean." In the re-telling of the story, the Scot leaves bits out - what did he say to Suaalii as the Wallaby, on just his third cap, stayed down with a damaged wrist after his howitzer, what words did he use that seemed to drive the young man so scatty on the pitch before he had to go off injured?"I'm not a fan of repeating stuff that's said," was how Tuipulotu side-stepped it. And neither, as it turns out, is Suaalii, who spoke to us at lunchtime on Monday in Brisbane at the start of Test he remember the contretemps at Murrayfield? Oh yes. Does he wish to elaborate? Oh no. "There's been a lot of recounting of that day," he said. "I feel like there's been a lot of talk around that moment. At the end of the day, like I said, it's a game of footy. Whatever's said on the field stays on the field. I'm ready to go. I'm ready to play. Not too much to say about that."He didn't really need to say a whole lot because, on his face, you could tell that something lingers about that coming-together. There was a line picked up by the microphones that day. As he left the field, incensed, Suaalii turned to Tuipulotu and said: "See you next time." Next time might be this Saturday. There's a reasonable chance that Suaalii and Tuipulotu might come face-to-face again in the first Test in Brisbane, one with the 13 on his back and the other wearing 12. Different positions but close enough to each other to do pressure everywhere, of course, but when you scan the internet and find endless commentary about how Suaalii is the "salvation of Australian rugby" then you start to learn about the expectation on this guy's five games into his Test career, but the eulogies have flown indiscriminately. The great Tim Horan talks about his size, speed, his talent in the air and his incredible power. "He tackles like a leaguie [rugby league player], leaps like a basketballer and marks like an AFL player," Horan said. "The Wallabies need pace, agility and deception with a 'no backward step' mentality and he embodies all that."Kurtley Beale talks about his aura. Former Sydney Roosters team-mate Victor Radley calls him a "freak". The director of rugby at his former school says that at 13, Suaalii was 6ft tall and a man playing against children. He's 6ft 5in now. A physical specimen on a deal worth a reported A$5m (£2.4m) over three a cross-code bidding war to tempt him away from the NRL, the Australian Rugby Union did not break the bank for Suaalii just to play well for the Waratahs in Super Rugby. His impact has to be way bigger than that, way more emptied the tank so that he would help lead the Wallabies out of the darkness and into a brighter future and the Lions series is the first, and a major, part of that. He has to light up this series. So, pressure, yes. But does he feel it? Behind his almost other-worldly mature demeanour, it's really hard to tell. He's the most frighteningly-together 21-year-old you're going to see in rugby for a long, long time. Family is huge to him, his music is important - he's in a band called Dreamyourz, external - and meditation plays a major role in who he is. He's a rugby player who has crossed into celebrity. Relationships, public appearances - Suaalii sells. He's helped drive the sale of tens of thousands of tickets since he moved to rugby we get into the Lions Test week with him. Has he seen Henry Pollock's comments about a targeted 3-0 rout of the Wallabies? "Yeah, I've heard about it," he replied, in a way that suggested he wasn't a fan of the remark."We're just focused on ourselves, to be honest. We know there's going to be a lot of talk externally, but our biggest thing going into these big games is just focusing on ourselves and our team-mates."The thought of playing the Lions and how it influenced his decision to move from league to union? "That was probably the biggest carrot for myself. I always knew that I wanted to be a part of something so special."He was only nine years old when the Lions were last here in 2013 but he remembers sitting on the floor of the family home, "real close to the telly" and watching it. "As a kid that sparks you to do something great in your life." 'I'm a pretty weird person... a lot of people know that' Suaalii has this pre-match routine which has captured the imagination - walking on the pitch without boots, some meditation, some juggling."I'm a pretty weird person," he said. "I think a lot of people know that. I just like to take in the crowd. "These are the things you dream about as a kid. My biggest thing is just enjoying every single moment - seeing my family, embracing them, embracing team-mates and just trying to stay in the now."And no boots? "I do like to connect with the ground. I don't want to look too far ahead or look too far back, it's all about being as present as I can. That's how I want to play the game of footy. I just try to practice that as much as I can off the field."And the juggling? "That's just hand-eye. Just getting my stuff going. Peripheral vision. You're going to get all these different pictures on the footy field. It's just all part of my process leading into the game."There was another attempt to get him to revisit Murrayfield but he was steadfast in his resistance. "I'm not going to speak on it, to be fair," he added. I'm sure it's going to be a great challenge and a great battle. I don't give too much energy to the opposition. I respect the opposition, but at the same time, I'm just focusing on myself and what I can bring."Millions of Australians are focusing on what he can bring, too. And they're hoping it's the kind of thing that saw the downfall of England in the autumn. He plays down the pervasive view that he carries the hopes of a nation, but he'll know that this is his status now, this is what is expected of him. At be box office on Saturday. For his explosiveness, his vision, his grace and his raw power, it'll be hard to take your eyes off him - especially if he has Tuipulotu in his crosshairs again. That incident has gone, but clearly it's not been forgotten.
