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Manchester Police have spoken out following arrests at Oasis’ Heaton Park gigs over the weekend.

The Gallagher brothers were back in their hometown playing to 80,000 fans a night. It has now been revealed the gigs resulted in 15 arrests across Friday and Saturday – six at the first gig and nine on the second.

On Saturday night, six people – five men and a woman in three separate incidents – were arrested on suspicion of fraud after attempting to access the venue with fake accreditation. A further arrest was made of a man on suspicion of assaulting a member of security staff.

Two more men were arrested on suspicion of assault, one for section 18 – also known as “wounding with intent” or “grievous bodily harm with intent” – inside the venue and one for section 47 – also known as Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)- outside.

A section 34 Dispersal Order was in place for the concerts, allowing officers to direct individuals to leave a specified area and not return for a period of up to 48 hours to reduce anti-social behaviour and its impact on the community.

Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle said: “We have been planning for these events for several months, working with partners and the organisers to make sure everyone can enjoy the concerts safely. To that end, I’m pleased to say that the first two Oasis homecoming events have been a success.

“What has been especially pleasing is how more than 100,000 people have enjoyed these iconic events safely and without trouble.

“We will have a highly visible presence in and around Heaton Park, and across the city, to ensure the next three events continue to pass safely.

“A number of people without tickets attempted to gain entry through a perimeter gate on Saturday night but failed to do so.

“We continue to support the event organisers and the local authority with their plans preventing any unauthorised access to the arena site.

“While arrests have thankfully been minimal, we have had to take some suspects to custody, including one after an alleged assault on a steward on Saturday night. We will not tolerate any abuse of anyone doing their job.

“On Friday night we also dealt with a number of breaches of airspace restrictions involving drones where our officers seized five drones and spoke to two other pilots.

“We continue to have airspace restrictions in place on the nights of the concerts and anyone found breaching the one-and-a-half-mile restriction zone could face prosecution.”

Kate Middleton continued her iconic Wimbledon fashion streak as she made her appearance at the 2025 tennis tournament, sporting a stylish summer tote bag from a Meghan-Markle loved brand

The Princess of Wales delighted fans with a surprise appearance at this year’s Wimbledon tournament this week, and she was welcomed by applause from the crowds of spectators. Wearing two affordable maxi dresses in her signature blend of structured formal, whimsical and romantic, from Self-Portrait in two different shades: very pale green and white (both of which are sold out at the time of writing).

But Kate crowned her outfit from yesterday (July 12) with a covetable woven tote bag, perfect for spring and summer. And the Princess isn’t the only royal who loves this brand, as the small tote comes from Anya Hindmarch, a brand Meghan Markle has loved for some time. And the best part is, Kate’s Wimbledon accessory is still in stock.

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As she arrived at the tennis tournament, Kate showcased her stunning accessory: her Neeson Small Square Tote (in chalk). Boasting a summer-ready woven design in capra leather, Kate’s go-to bag features adjustable handles that make it a seamless choice for all styles of wearing.

Also equipped with a D ring, Kate’s handbag features a large leather slip pocket that’s decorated with a signature woven Anya Hindmarch bow, adding a feminine flair to the otherwise understated and versatile aesthetic.

Meghan Markle is a fan of this brand, as was seen last September when she was spotted at a public appearance, without Harry, sporting an Anya Hindmarch accessory of her own. As reported by The Mirror US, it was Meghan’s $310 accessory which caught the most attention. In pictures obtained by People Magazine, the Duchess of Sussex was seen carrying around a leather matchbook keychain, which featured a very special message on it. “Take What You Need,” it read as it featured uplifting words such as hugs, love, patience, and a smile.

Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon tote bag is available directly from Anya Hindmarch’s store for £950. If this is a little outside your budget, don’t worry—we’ve found plenty of leather woven tote bags that won’t break the bank.

For instance, one that’s currently retailing for a slightly lower price point is this London Tote from Aspinal of London (a brand Kate has given her stamp of approval to), which is selling for £750.

For more wallet-friendly options, Dune London has this Deliberate Woven Shoulder Bag for £109. Radley also has options, including this Dukes Place Weave bag for £143 and Marks & Spencer offers this Faux Leather Woven Shoulder Strap for an affordable £45.

EXCLUSIVE: Nathan Henry, 34, came up with the idea of creating a special series with his father, Glen, 74, in which fans would see a new side to him as he introduces his dad to the world

It’s been two years since Nathan Henry’s life was turned upside down after his father, Glen, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Since then, the Geordie Shore favourite has been determined to create beautiful memories with his family. Nathan, 34, came up with the idea of creating a special series with Glen, 74, in which fans would see a new side to him as he introduces his dad to the world.

In Geordie Stories: Nathan And Dad, a world away from the reality show that made Nathan a household name, the father-son duo get to know each other in a way they never have before. And fans are invited to join them on their journey, as Nathan flies his dad out to his native Jamaica for an unforgettable holiday.

Though it’s been an unspeakably tough time for the Henry family, Nathan tells new he has surprised himself with how he’s been handling it. The “emotionally-led” star admits he’s used to losing his cool in upsetting scenarios, but when Glen revealed that he might have cancer – before his diagnosis – Nathan was unexpectedly composed.

“I’ll literally fly off the handle in an argument. If someone upsets me, I’ll cry. But when my dad hit me with his news, I went the complete opposite way. I went logical, and practical,” he tells us.

He adds, “I was thinking, ‘Right, you haven’t been diagnosed yet, you’ve been told you may have cancer. It could be this form of cancer, it could be that. Until you get the biopsy results back and you know 100% for sure, there is no point panicking.’

“I knew deep down when he was telling me, I was like, ‘It’s going to be cancer.’ I said, ‘You can work yourself into a frenzy, but there’s no point. And if you have got cancer, there are so many treatments you can have, it doesn’t mean you’re going to die. Let’s just think positively and stay positive, for now.”

He admits, he then feared his calm reaction might be misconstrued by his nearest and dearest.

“It really shocked me because I was like that with my dad, with my brothers, and then when I thought about [my reaction] later, I didn’t want them to think that I’m heartless and wasn’t worried – because I was.

“But I think, in that moment, there was no need for everyone to be hysterical – who is that going to help? It’ll make the situation worse. It really shocked me, and even now, when I speak about it, it still kind of shocks me.”

“If I were hysterical, it wouldn’t have helped my brothers, as they were hysterical. They were both crying. My dad was also trying to be brave when he was telling us on the phone. When I even try and comprehend having that conversation…

“How do you tell your children that you might have a terminal illness and keep your s**t together? If I were on the phone crying, my dad would have cried, and it would have been something he didn’t need. I think I was a bit tough with him.”

As Nathan’s brothers were “hysterical” at the thought of cancer, there was a time when Glen didn’t want to tell them it was definitely – “terminal but manageable” – cancer.

At that point, Nathan’s dad and his brothers, he claims, had “fallen out” over personal matters, so Glen thought it best to keep the upsetting news to himself.

“He had fallen out with my older two brothers, and he said he wasn’t going to tell them. My reaction was, ‘You need to tell them. That’s not fair.’ I was very serious, and we kind of had a little argument about it,” Nathan says. “That’s when I was logical, and we talked about it. I did feel bad because I didn’t think about the fact that he had to muster up the courage to tell one of us, let alone bloody seven of us.

“I was like, it’s not my illness. It’s yours. You have every right to tell who you want. I shouldn’t be sitting there telling you you need to tell someone because I think it’s right. It’s got nothing to do with me.”

The family is now focused on looking after one another, as can be seen in this touching new show. The four-part series promises to offer “a rare and emotional look at Black father-son relationships through a lens of vulnerability, heritage and identity”, as audiences follow Nathan and Glen to Jamaica, Glen’s birthplace, as they reconnect with family roots and open up about masculinity, illness and LGBTQ+ acceptance in Caribbean culture.

Initially worried about how his dad’s “dry” yet “perfect” sense of humour would come across on TV, Nathan admits his old man turned out to be a natural. “You could ask him a question and he’d be like, ‘Yeah’ and won’t expand, and if you ask him if he wants to expand on that, he’d be like, ‘No’ and leave the rest to your interpretation,” Nathan laughs.

“Or you can catch him on one of those days where he literally won’t shut up. You could ask him something, and you will get seven different stories before he gets to the answer, and you would have been there for hours.

“I really hope viewers love the conversations and adventures that lie ahead.”

Episode one of Geordie Stories: Nathan And Dad launched on 3 July, with a new episode dropping every week on MTV Shores*

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If you miss the histrionics of the final Oasis years, the chaos on confusion on stage, this new tour may not be for you.

But having now seen it three times in a week, I think there are plenty of signs Noel Gallagher is moulding the band into a sharper sounding unit. And at the heart of it is a consistent vocal performance from brother Liam.

On Saturday night at the end of the show the brothers hugged and then Noel pointed over to his brother in a clear show of admiration and to tell the crowd just how much he loved Liam’s performance. It was a shocking sight, the total opposite of their old rows on stage.

This symbolic show of respect – Liam raises Noel’s arm aloft to start the shows too – means they are surely starting to get on better behind the scenes too.

Noel is loving working with Liam’s voice again. And perhaps he is now relaxing into the gigs a bit more as we saw some extra little guitar ad-libs, with longer intros and outros of songs are on display compared to the Cardiff comeback.

To my ears the band’s keyboard player Christian Madden has also been turned up on notch on some songs to good effect. And new drummer Joey Waronker has found his feet and the band is sounding tighter.

“What a f**king joy,” Liam said towards the end of the gig as they prepared to sing Wonderwall, and he wasn’t wrong.

If he keeps his end of the bargain and rests now and can keep his voice on track, Noel can tinker with the sound and the wall of guitars and the gigs will only get better.

Would I like more stage interaction? Of course. And some of the lines on stage are now pre-planned which doesn’t feel very Oasis. But the Gallaghers have grown up, and like their mature fans who can only manage to jump up and down for the odd song in three these days, this style of set is what they need to make things work.

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A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time.

And if Liam protects his vocal chords, little by little Noel is going to make Oasis even better.

Saturday night also saw Richard Ashcroft change up his set list in the support slot, bringing in Weeping Willow.

Fans who are going to more than one Oasis show, myself included, would love to see Noel do this but I’m not sure it’s very likely, he will concentrate on getting this set right, they will want to stick to the ones that worked best in rehearsals.

So roll on the next two hour singalong at Heaton Park. And long may the Gallaghers love in continue.

Television favourite Nicki Chapman has spoken about the impact of being diagnosed with a brain tumour and her thoughts about retiring from a glittering career in television

Television presenter Nicki Chapman has issued a definitive statement on whether she plans to retire any time soon. The star of Pop Idol and Escape to the Country said that she wants to continue looking forward and to stay in her profession.

Nicki’s comments came after a terrifying health incident in which she was originally believed to have had a stroke before doctors realised she had a benign melanoma on her brain. Speaking to Candis magazine about the ordeal, the BBC star said: “They thought I’d had a stroke. I cannot praise the NHS highly enough: I was looked after brilliantly from start to finish.

“I went back to work six weeks to the day after surgery. I’m 58. I have my health, my various jobs, and my lovely husband.”

On whether she plans to retire, Nicki added: “Heavens no. If you’re lucky enough to love what you do, keep doing it. And I’ve never been someone who looks back. I always look forward – in both senses of the phrase.”

This isn’t the first time Nicki has spoken about her tumour and how it has affected her since she was diagnosed in 2019.In 2024, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show presenter spoke to the Brain Tumour charity in 2020 about the experience and the distress she felt.

She said: “My symptoms were very sudden, over 24 hours. Initially doctors thought I’d had a stroke but scans revealed a golf-ball-sized meningioma.

“It’s the initial shock of diagnosis and then the shock when you tell people that’s even more distressing.

“It’s like a slap. When you have to ring people – your family – and tell them; it’s just hideous.”

Later, in 2024, she would tell the Mirror how much she was thankful to the NHS for their treatment of her, especially during the recovery.

She said: “Fortunately, my experience was a good one, my recovery was amazing, but I still take one day at a time.

“I’m a very positive person, so to always put a positive spin on life has helped keep me going.”

Nicki added that she felt like she should share her experience so that others in the same position didn’t feel alone.