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Movie about Oasis’ manager Alan McGee and Creation Records set for world premiere

A biopic on the life of Oasis' former manager Alan McGee is set for its world premiere at Glasgow Film Festival.

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A manic movie about the life of Oasis’ former manager Alan McGee is set for its world premiere at Glasgow Film Festival on Wednesday evening.

The curtains will part for the first showing of Creation Stories on February 24 – with the film moving to TV screens the following month.

Based on the memoir of the same name, Creation Stories will reflect on McGee’s as boss of Creation Records.

Ewan Bremner (who played Spud in Trainspotting) will star in the lead role.

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Creation Records operated from 1983 to 1999 and was home for many big acts in British music, including Primal Scream, Super Furry Animals and My Bloody Valentine.

Founder McGee discovered Oasis at the King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow in 1993 and signed the band right away.

Within years, they were one of the biggest-selling rock bands in the world.

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Two fledging actors will step into the shoes of the Gallagher brothers for the movie – with the pair describing the opportunity as a “gift“.

James McClelland plays Noel, whilst Leo Harvey-Elledge is cast as Liam – with the real singer apparently giving the actor a pair of sunglasses for the part.

Creation Stories will debut at the Glasgow Film Festival on February 24

Written by Irvine Welsh, Creation Stories is billed as being part fact, part fiction.

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Speaking to inews, McGee said the film is “Welsh’s view on Creation and my life.”

He added: “The truth is, it’s not that factually correct. Some of it is. Half of it happened; half of it is Irvine Welsh. And that’s just the way it is, but I can live with it, and I’m fine with it.”

The movie is directed by Nick Moran – who recognised the feature as “the next Trainspotting“.

Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) and Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones, It’s All Gone Pete Tong, The Stranger) are listed among the cast.

The movie is executive produced by Manchester filmmaker Danny Boyle – who is currently working on a six-part drama about the Sex Pistols.

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Following its first screening at GFF, Creation Stories will be released on Sky Cinema on March 20.

Learn more about the movie here.

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Married at First Sight star George Roberts reportedly arrested

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George Roberts, a contestant on the current series of Married At First Sight, has reportedly been arrested.

The 40-year-old is being investigated for allegations of ‘controlling and coercive behaviour’. 

The father-of-four, who was matched with April Banbury on the hit reality show, has had three ex-girlfriends come forward to raise concerns, reports The Sun. 

Roberts has denied the allegations, with a representative telling the paper he finds them ‘deeply upsetting and does not condone abuse nor behaves in that way’. 

He has still appeared on the show on E4 as planned tonight, as all episodes are pre-recorded. 

This series of Married at First Sight has followed 16 individuals, who are matched up by relationship experts and don’t actually meet until they’re standing at the alter – though the marriages aren’t actually legally binding. 

The Met Police confirmed a 40-year-old had been arrested – an arrest that The Sun has linked to Roberts.

 A statement said: “A 40-year-old man was arrested in Worcestershire on Thursday, September 29, on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour.

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“He was taken to a police station and bailed pending further enquiries.”

Speaking about the allegations when they initially surfaced, a spokesperson from Channel 4 (who run E4), said: “We work incredibly closely with our production partners to ensure all Married at First Sight UK contributors are subject to rigorous background and psychological checks, including the most detailed police checks a production is able to undertake.

“Any allegations of this nature are taken extremely seriously by Channel 4.”

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You can get a free therapy session in Manchester on World Mental Health Awareness Day 2022

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Monday will mark World Mental Health Awareness Day 2022, and a new high street mental health service will be offering free therapy sessions here in Manchester.

Locals will be able to spend 30 minutes with Self Space’s qualified experts, to reflect, reconnect, and maybe just find out what therapy is all about.

The free sessions will be taking place at Feel Good Club in the Northern Quarter, a cafe that was set up with a focus on well-being (as well as belting sandwiches).

Self Space itself was founded in 2019 and has just expanded into Manchester, with four stylish and welcoming therapy rooms in Ducie House. 

The aim is to create a simple, straightforward, modern and flexible approach to therapy. 

Self Space has opened in Manchester and is doing pop-up therapy sessions at Feel Good Club. Credit: Supplied

Founder Jodie Cariss says she wants to make therapy as ‘everyday as going to the gym, getting a haircut or grabbing a coffee’. 

There are loads of barriers and reasons that prevent people from seeking mental health help, whether it’s long waiting lists or expensive therapy sessions.

At conventional mental health services, there’s an average waitlist of four months.

But at Self Space’s high street therapy centres – in London, Brighton, and now another here in Manchester – you can see a therapist the same day as booking, seven days a week. 

A 70-strong clinical team of multi-disciplined therapists makes it all possible. 

And that’s another thing that sets Self Space apart – you can be paired with a therapist that is the right fit for you using their free therapist-matching service, saving you scrolling endlessly through directories. 

There are other barriers standing between people and the mental health help they need, beyond the logistics of actually getting an appointment.

Some people will be put off by the fear of the unknown. Others might not feel ‘low enough’ to seek professional advice.

Read more: Why following Feel Good Club is the biggest favour you can do yourself

The pop-up therapy sessions will open the door to the benefits of seeking professional help.

One in four of us will experience a mental health condition at some point in our lives, so the free Self Space pop-up is a brilliant chance to see how you can arm yourself with the tools and professional help that could make the world of difference. 

Their therapy sessions encourage a Mental Maintenance approach which will support you when life gets a bit messy, whether it’s burnout, stress, anxiety, grief or something else.

The pop-up, free therapy sessions will take place at Feel Good Club in the Northern Quarter in Manchester on Monday 10 October. You can book your session here.

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