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Liam and Noel Gallagher’s highly anticipated comeback tour gets underway on Friday in Cardiff, south Wales, but Oasis fans have been warned it could be tough getting there

Fans flocking to see Oasis’ first performance in 15 years have been warned it could be tricky getting to the stadium.

The legendary group kick-off their tour on Friday with the first night of their 41-day run starting in Cardiff, and road closures could make things challenging. The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy as thousands descend of the city to witness the historic moment, the council say.

It comes as Liam Gallagher has spilled more new details of the first show of the group’s highly anticipated reunion tour and issued a stern warning to fans. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, this morning, Liam, 52, revealed what time fans can expect the first gig – and told them to be on time.

A spokesman for Cardiff Council also urged people to leave plenty of time, saying : “The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy for these concerts – so please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park and ride at the car park by the Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village. For up to date traffic information on the motorway and trunk roads go to the Traffic Wales website, or @TrafficWalesS on Twitter and Facebook.”

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The curtain raiser will be followed by a string of homecoming gigs in their native Manchester at Heaton Park and London’s Wembley Stadium. They then play Edinburgh and Dublin before turning it into a world tour with dates in Chicago, Mexico, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney and Sao Paulo

But if you missed out on getting Oasis tickets the first time round, there will be another chance to nab one – as the band confirmed this week that more tickets will be released very soon – just ahead of the Gallagher brothers hitting the road.

What roads will be closed?

From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare gate five and protect queuing fans, WalesOnline report.

Apart from the Oasis concerts, when the roads will close at 12 noon, the following roads will be closed as part of the full city centre road closure which will take place at 3pm until midnight.

• Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street.
• Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street.
• Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhammon Embankment).
• Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted).
• The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street and Scott Road.
• Station Terrace and Guildford Street from the junction with Newport Road to the junction with Churchill Way will be access for buses only during the times of the road closures. This is to ensure that there is reliable access for buses to the satellite points in Churchill Way.
• Additionally, Penarth Road will be closed 30 minutes before the concerts finish and for up to an hour after they finish, on safety grounds – for train passengers arriving and departing from the train station.

Civic centre

Access to part of the civic centre will be controlled throughout the day, with access allowed only for event parking, limited commuter parking, loading and access to private car parks.

Roads affected include King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road.

Train service arrangements

To help manage the expected increase in passenger numbers, Transport for Wales (TfW) and Great Western Railway (GWR) will operate additional and strengthened services (trains with more carriages than usual) to get customers to and from the events smoothly. But some engineering works may impact services, and passengers are urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey.

The start of Oasis’s sell-out tour will see GWR operate six extra trains to get people home again, providing almost 4,000 additional seats, for each of the two nights.

For all events, those looking to travel by train are warned to check the time of their last train home, and to allow plenty of time. A queuing system will begin from 10pm and the queuing for mainline rail services will be on Central Square with the Valley queues at the rear of the station.

Cardiff bus interchange will close at 12 noon for the Oasis concerts and at 3pm for the remaining concerts. Cardiff Queen Street Station will close at 10pm, unless customers have accessible requirements or are travelling to Cardiff Bay. Revenue protection inspectors will conduct ticket checks both before and after the events.

Amy Tapper shows off her six stone weight lost at a family wedding and fan’s are stunned with her incredible transformation

Former Gogglebox star Amy Tapper looked stunning in a gorgeous summer’s dress for a family wedding this weekend following her weight loss. The 25-year-old looked radiant in the ruffled, plunging number as she posed with friends and her sister-in-law Hannah at the celebration.

Amy has been sharing her fitness journey with fans on Instagram and earlier this year revealed she’d officially dropped six stone breaking down in tears as she jumped on the scales in front of her personal trainer.

“I cannot believe it – I’m so proud of myself,” she wrote at the time. “Here’s to the next stone and more.”

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In February, she shared a mirror selfie wearing a jumper from 2022 that now hangs loosely on her slimmer frame. “Officially 5 stone down and I couldn’t be happier. Never thought I’d be able to reach this milestone so I think I can say I’m proud of myself.”

“Thank you for being by my side throughout it all,” she told fans.

The support Amy’s received hasn’t gone unnoticed. Her transformation has inspired others to share their own health goals – something she says means the world. “More recently it has come full circle with people on my social media sharing in my weightloss journey and sharing their goals and progress too. It’s an amazing feeling when they thank me for being their inspiration.”

Amy revealed she kick-started her health journey with a challenge to shed 3.5 stone – losing 33cm from her waist in just five weeks at the start of 2022. But she’s been open about the fact that years of trying diets, they never gave her lasting results.

She explained that it was only after making a positive lifestyle change that her health journey finally took off.

From a young age, Amy says she recognised she had a bigger build than her peers and although she was never bullied for her weight, she was always aware of her size.

Amy first appeared on Gogglebox at 13, alongside her mum Nikki, dad Jonathan and brother Josh. The show catapulted the family into the public eye and straight into the firing line of cruel social media trolls.

“I’d see people on Twitter calling us ‘the fat family from Gogglebox’,” she said. “My dad and I would both get nasty comments about our weight… but my mum and my brother have never had any problems with their weight.”

Despite the hurtful comments, Amy stayed focused and determined to hit her goals and she’s now become an inspiration to others doing the same.

As he tries to raise money for his cancer treatment, David Roach, the frontman of the heavy metal band Junkyard, is “struggling to keep a roof over his head.”

A rock star who became famous in the 1980s has been diagnosed with a “very aggressive” form of cancer. Heavy metal band Junkyard’s lead singer David Roach, who drew comparisons to Guns N’ Roses, is said to have received the shock diagnosis after suffering from a “fever and cough.”

The frontman’s head, neck, and throat are affected by squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, which has since been identified as the frontman. The musician and his fiancee, Jennifer, who has to leave their jobs to take over as his full-time caregiver, claim they are still “doing nothing” from the news that they received last week.

In an emotional post shared on Junkyard’s Instagram feed, the couple revealed how it has ‘completely shattered their world’ as they thanked fans for their support.

“First of all, we want to thank you all for your unwavering support and love for us during this incredibly difficult time. We’d like to respond to each of you, but to be honest, we have no words at the moment. The post’s opening statement read, “We’re still having trouble processing the news we received on Tuesday.”

It continued, “After David’s ongoing fever and cough led us to the ER, we received results that completely shattered our world. We are attempting to navigate the emotions and uncertainty that come with it because it is devastating and life-changing.

David is demonstrating such incredible strength and resilience, and despite this darkness, he is still able to maintain his sense of humor. He is constantly reminded of how amazing he is. However, we are aware that the next step will be challenging. We will need all of your love and prayers, David made it clear that he is not giving up hope.

“Thank you for your support of us.” We value your compassion and assistance above all else. As we go one more step at a time, kindly keep David in your thoughts. David and Jennifer, we sincerely appreciate it.

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Devoted Jennifer has since set up a GoFundMe page, along with some of David’s close pals, to help pay for his medical bills so he can continue to have treatment in the US as he currently has no income coming in and is ‘struggling to keep a roof over his head’. They are trying to raise $35,000 and have almost hit their target as kind-hearted fans have so far donated almost $28,000.

Hello Everyone, the appeal states. Our amazing friend, David Roach, deserves a special mention here. As many of you know, David, a friend to everyone, battles aggressive squamous cell carcinoma that affects his head, neck, and throat. David is currently in constant need of supervision and care.

Jennifer, David’s fiancee, has had to leave her traditional job to give full-time care. Although they have requested assistance for people with disabilities and full-time caregivers, the processing and approval process is very lengthy. They are now in a dire position because of this.

After David finally found happiness, stability, and things were going well for him, the post continued, “This has been a devastating blow for him.”

Every person David meets has a true friend. He always makes those around him laugh and be happy, and he has a gift for making people feel special and appreciated.

“His kind deeds are clearly evident in everything he does,” he says, including giving his incredible artwork to charities. However, David is currently in a serious predicament. He is struggling to keep a roof over his head while fighting this cancer because of the mounting financial strain from medical expenses and daily living expenses.

Let’s unite to support David at this crucial time. Any donation, no matter how small, will greatly improve his ability to concentrate on his recovery and health. David will truly benefit from your support, which is incredibly important, as he goes through this difficult time. I appreciate you showing him the care and compassion he deserves.

Fans expressed their support quickly with the statement, “Sending lots of good vibes!!” Please soon recover. Stay strong, another said. A third person said, “Prayers, brother, from a long time. A fourth post added, “I really love you, sir! “, and a fifth added, “Wishes for a quick recovery, sir!”

The Los Angeles-based band Junkyard has lead vocals all over the band’s 1987 release. Although the group broke up in the early 1990s after their record label reportedly dropped them, they eventually reunited in 2000.

Songs like Hollywood and Simple Man are among their biggest hits, according to their 1989 debut album, which they self-titled. Additionally, they are renowned for tracks like Slippin’ Away, Misery Loves Company, and All the Time in the World.

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