An Oasis reunion is really, definitely, actually happening, with the Gallagher brothers announcing huge shows next summer – including several nights at home in Manchester.
The once-in-a-lifetime music news arrived this morning after YEARS of speculation.
Oasis are one of the biggest guitar bands of all time and arguably the most famous music group to come out of Manchester.
Oasis split up way back in 2009 following a well-documented feud between Burnage-born brothers Liam and Noel, who both went on to launch successful solo careers.
The announcement of an Oasis reunion has been teased all over the place since the weekend, from flashing up on stage at Blossoms’ Wythenshawe Park gig to being shared on both Gallagher brothers’ Twitter accounts.
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As 2024 marks 30 years since the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe, the rumour mill has never turned faster than it has this year.
This morning, Oasis have finally announced that the band are back together, 15 years after calling it a day.
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Oasis will be playing FOUR massive Manchester shows at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 19 and 20 July 2025.
The group have also announced gigs in Cardiff, at London’s Wembley Stadium, at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, and at Croke Park in Dublin.
They announced the news simply by saying: “This is it, this is happening”.
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Oasis commented: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Saturday 31 August through See Tickets.
Oasis 2025 tour dates in full
Cardiff Principality Stadium – 4th/5th July
Manchester Heaton Park – 11th/12th/19th/20th July
London Wembley Stadium – 25th/26th July & 2nd/3rd August
Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – 8th/9th August
Dublin Croke Park – 16th/17th August
“This is it, this is happening” Tickets on sale this Saturday 31st August (🇮🇪8AM IST / 🇬🇧9AM BST) Dates: Cardiff Principality Stadium – 4th/5th July Manchester Heaton Park – 11th/12th/19th/20th July London Wembley Stadium – 25th/26th July & 2nd/3rd August Edinburgh Scottish Gas… pic.twitter.com/5hRQ3sJihb
Greens hasn’t shared as much detail about its Sale closure.
They wrote: “It is with deep regret that the board of directors and shareholders have decided to close the doors permanently on Greens Sale with immediate effect.
“We’ve done everything possible to make this work, but it is now clear the business is untenable.
“We’d like to thank everyone, team members & guests, who have been on the Greens journey with us.”
It’s another blow to the Manchester’s famous vegan and vegetarian restaurant scene, which has lost the likes of Wholesome Junkies, Vurger Co, and V Rev all shutting down in the last couple of years.
Wholesome Junkies shut down because of ‘skyrocketing costs’, writing at the time of their closure in July: “The figures just don’t add up, it’s no joke and it’s devastating the hospitality industry.”
Northern blocks access to dating apps and websites on-board trains
Emily Sergeant
Access to dating apps and websites is now blocked on-board trains travelling across the north, it has been revealed.
Northern says there’s “good reason” for taking this decision.
This is because the WiFi provided by the train operator on-board its services travelling across the north of England is delivered under the ‘Friendly WiFi’ scheme, which blocks access to certain categories of content – including those associated with dating.
Websites and apps related to video streaming, gambling, alcohol, adult content, pornography, and nudity are also blocked.
Northern has blocked access to dating apps and websites on-board its trains / Credit: Northern
The company says ‘Friendly WiFi’ – which it has been signed up to since 2017 – ensures its on-board internet service meets “minimum filtering standards” given the fact that children could be present around passengers at all times.
The decision to ban dating apps and websites comes after Northern also urged passengers to stop viewing content that’s “not suitable for work” on its trains and stations in Greater Manchester and beyond, and pleaded for them to “wait until you get home” instead.
Content that Northern considers ‘NSFW’ can range from inappropriate jokes and bad language, right through to offensive topics and explicit material.
The train operator has explained the “good reason” for its decision / Credit: Northern
Northern’s Chief Operating Officer, Matt Rice, said access to “safe and reliable” internet is part of passengers’ expectations.
“Whilst some dating websites and users will operate with appropriate levels of self-moderation, some might not and it’s important that content not suitable for everyone to see or hear, particularly children, isn’t viewed on our trains,” Mr Rice explained.
“It’s simply about ensuring that there is sufficient bandwidth for all our customers to use while they’re on the go.