Archive November 10, 2025

Frontman Liam gave up cigarettes and alcohol for Oasis tour and is reaping the benefits

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The Oasis Live 25 tour has been life changing and hugely memorable for millions of their fans – and the band’s frontman Liam Gallagher says it has saved his life too.

Liam, brother Noel Gallagher and the rest of the band have just completed the Australian leg of the world tour and are now off to South America.

Since the Summer, Liam has avoided cigarettes and alcohol as well as drugs, in order to protect his voice.

And asked by a fan if he missed it, Liam replied: “Oasis saved my life. It’s about time I sorted my nappa out. I know how much this means to people so stopping drinking and smoking and snorting Gary baldies are sacrifices that needed to be made.” He signed off the message: “Thems the rules MCFC,” in a nod to his football team, the treble-winning blues, Manchester City.

When another fan asked him if he misses the “occasional Guinness”, Liam replied: “Yeah I miss talking absolute b***ocks when I’m bladdered.”

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Sources close to Liam told the Mirror in the Summer that he was on a health kick and had ditched booze and drugs. Even before the live shows had started he was not drinking much. On his Definitely Maybe solo tour last year he would have the occasional pint of Guinness or glass of wine with his partner Debbie, but in the main stayed away from alcohol then as well.

By contrast many of the fans have enjoy booze-filled reunions with friends as they watch them perform, with many saying the shows have been the best they have ever seen.

Liam was in talkative mood on X, formerly twitter, after Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 on Sunday. When an Arsenal fan suggested City would now win the title, normally confident Liam said: “It’s yours to lose and your f***ing good at that so congratulations MCFC.”

Oasis now travel to Argentina to play Buenos Aires before continuing to Santiago and Sao Paulo in Brazil.

In August Noel named the two nights at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, home of iconic Argentine club River Plate, as the ones he was really looking forward to. He told TalkSport: “The River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires in November.

“It’s the second last show and we’ve played there a couple of times.

“The Argentinians are without doubt in the top five places for us to play in the world and it’s the furthest away from Ireland and Manchester.

“Everybody is looking forward to River Plate because it’s a special, special, special place for us.”

A BBC star who worked for the broadcaster for 30 years has sadly died, with shocked former colleagues and friends sharing a series of warm tributes to the broadcasting stalwart

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A much-loved BBC star who worked for the broadcaster for 30 years has sadly died. BBC cameraman John Williams has passed away, with former colleagues offering up warm tributes to the “well-respected” worker.

The news was revealed on Pebble Mill’s Facebook account on Sunday evening. The post read: “Hi, I’ve heard sad news from James French. John Williams, whom we knew was very ill, has sadly died. He will be much missed.”

A cameraman for the BBC, John was known for his work across various shows from the iconic Pebble Mill studios in Birmingham. The post was accompanied by a photograph of John, while filming for the BBC drama Howards’ Way, a popular daytime drama about the Howard family and the yachting world, which ran from 1985 to 1990.

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Friends and colleagues swiftly flooded the comments section with their own memories, one sharing: “Had no idea he was unwell. A dedicated and highly respected cameraman.”

Another wrote: “Oh how very sad . Such a lovely, highly talented, and respected colleague. I was only reading his very touching tribute to sound recordist John Gilbert the other day in Prospero. How ironic we are now paying tribute to John himself. Rest in peace and condolences to his family.”

Another shared fondly: “Such a very lovely man to work with and a great mentor to all.” Meanwhile, a fourth penned: “I was forever in his debt. He was brilliant for helping me shoot my very first short film in early 90’s.”

John, who worked for the BBC for an impressive thirty years, wrote about his colourful career in the book, Shoot First, No Ordinary Life.

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Previously discussing the book and his three decades at the Beeb, he had written on Pebble Mill’s website: “I like to think we were a family with all that entails, and that family still shows itself, meeting every month as pensioners support one another and reminisce on the good old days.

“My one hope is the BBC has not lost this family and is still there amongst my colleagues working in the brave new world.”

Meanwhile, the weekend also brought news of BBC Director General Tim Davie’s shock resignation over the alleged editing of Donald Trump’s speech of a Panorama episode. Davie handed in his resigned amid the fallout over the selective editing of a speech made by President Donald Trump for an episode of Panorama.

In a statement, he admitted there had “been some mistakes made” and that he had to “take ultimate responsibility”. The chief executive of BBC News, Deborah Turness, also announced her resignation following a newspaper report earlier in the week, which accused the corporation of selectively editing a speech by Donald Trump on the day of the US Capitol attack.

Vogue Williams is set for a stint Down Under in I’m A Celebrity and appeared to be putting in the practice in Scotland’s cold waters

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Vogue Williams looks to be preparing herself for jungle life as she took a cold dip in Scotland. While the UK weather might be a far cry from that Down Under, the I’m A Celebrity campmates get offered cold showers in camp.

And the presenter, 40, seemed to be embracing the shivering temperatures with her loved ones. Vogue spent the weekend at the Glen Affric Estate with her three children; Theodore, six, Gigi, five, and Otto, three. They were also joined by friends.

She lowered herself into the cold waters while wearing a skimpy two-piece black bikini. As she headed down the steps, Vogue fully submerged herself as she let out a shriek due to the water’ coldness.

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There was no sympathy to be had, though. Instead, son Theo was heard laughing at his mum’s distress.

The upload to Instagram was paired with a comment from the star, which read: “A weekend with the girls in one of the most beautiful places on earth. You know you’ve had a brilliant time when you feel sad leaving.”

Now, it seems she will be preparing for a whole new way of life for a number of weeks. Her impending appearance comes 10 years after her husband, Spencer Matthews, was axed from show.

Made In Chelsea man Spencer, 37, was removed from camp after three days back in 2015. At the time, he was axed after he was taking steroids and didn’t tell producers beforehand.

Vogue has already had experience with tough shows in previous years. She won Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.

And her appearance will make her the second model to join this year’s camp. Kelly Brook also headed to Australia, despite saying she would never do the show.

A number of stars have already touched down in Brisbane. Among them is Emmerdale star Lisa Riley. The actress said in the airport she could cope with any creepy-crawlies. She said: “I’ve worked on a farm and it’s part of the job.”

Earlier in the day, Kelly had been all smiles after she touched down. She joked to reporters “I haven’t seen my auntie Sheila for a long time so I can’t wait to see her, and I’m so excited that you’re all so excited for me.”

Talking of her own creepy crawly encounters, the model joked there might be some in her “relative’s” garden. She added: “I don’t know what you’re talking about, I’m visiting a distant cousin.

“I’m looking forward to surfing. Like I said, I’m looking forward to seeing my distant cousin that I’ve not seen for a long, long time… the koalas and the kangaroos. So much to look forward to.”