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Oasis share details of pre-sale tickets ballot ahead of reunion gigs
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Oasis has just announced details of pre-sale tickets for their extremely anticipated reunion shows next summer.
The rock legends, fronted by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, today shocked the world with news of a run of comeback gigs in 2025.
The group split way back in 2009 and the feuding Gallagher brothers haven’t appeared together ever since.
So after 15 years of longing, fans will be scrambling over one another to bag tickets for this one.
Their 14 gigs include four massive nights at Heaton Park in Manchester, as well as shows in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
The general sale for Oasis tickets will go live at 9am on Saturday 31 August, but they’ve now announced there will be a pre-sale before then.
The pre-sale on Oasis tickets will be held on Friday 30 August, and fans will be selected via a ballot to make sure as many people as possible have ‘a fair opportunity’.
To register for the pre-sale, fans have to answer a series of questions, including age, location, and how many times you’ve seen Oasis, as well as a general knowledge question about the band’s history.
Oasis wrote: “A ticket pre-sale will be held on Friday 30th August, ahead of Saturday’s general sale. To ensure the maximum number of fans have a fair opportunity to access tickets, applicants will be selected for the pre-sale via a ballot.
“Ballot registration is open now and will close at 7pm BST, this Wednesday 28th August.
“Successful applicants will receive an email with full access information the morning of Friday 30th August.
“Success in the ballot will not guarantee tickets. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.”
Many people have panicked that they haven’t received their registration confirmation yet, so Oasis has now issued a further statement reassuring fans.
They wrote: “We are aware that many of you are still waiting on a confirmation email. Rest assured they are on their way, as we process an unprecedented volume of entries.
“Everyone who has filled out the ballot form by 7pm BST today, Wednesday 28th August, will receive an email where they can confirm their entry in the ballot.”
Oasis will be hitting the road (and hopefully not each other) from 4 July, arriving in Manchester on 11, 12, 19, 20 July.
General sale tickets will be available through See Tickets here.
Oasis 2025 tour dates in full
- Cardiff Principality Stadium – 4 and 5 July
- Manchester Heaton Park – 11, 12, 19, 20 July
- London Wembley Stadium – 25, 26 July; and 2, 3 August
- Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium – 8 and 9 August
- Dublin Croke Park – 16 and 17 August
Read more: Oasis tour dates and ticket information in full, and everything the Gallagher brothers have said so far
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Family pays tribute to ‘much-loved son’ who died after Wigan bus crash
Daisy Jackson
The family of a man who died in a tragic bus crash in Wigan have paid a moving tribute to him.
Luke Hill, 28, was involved in a collision between a bus and a motorbike earlier this month, and sadly passed away in hospital the following morning.
The incident occurred on the Wigan Road junction of Alexandra Road, at around 11.54pm on Thursday 6 August – and GMP are still appealing for members of the public to come forward with CCTV, dashcam, or information.
The driver of the bus remained at the scene following the crash, and continues to support police with their investigation.
Paying tribute to Luke, his family described him as a ‘rock and much-loved part of the family’.
His mother said that living without him feels like a ‘terrible nightmare’.
Paying tribute, Luke’s mum, Sharon, has said: “Luke was my son, my rock, and a much-loved part of our family. There are simply no words to describe the pain of losing a son, especially in such a tragic way.
“It still doesn’t feel real. I keep expecting this terrible nightmare to end and for you to be here with us again.
“Luke was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson. He meant so much to so many people, and he will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
“We miss you more than words could ever say. The pain of losing you is something we will carry with us forever, but so will the love and memories you gave us.
“The whole family is deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss. We kindly ask that everyone respects our privacy and allows us the time and space we need to grieve.
“You will never be forgotten, Luke.
“We love you and miss you so much.”
Officers are continuing to appeal for any witnesses who may have seen the moments leading up to this incident, or anyone who has mobile phone or dash cam footage, to come forward and assist the investigation.
Anyone with information can contact police via 0161 856 4741 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting the log number 4225 of 06/08/2026.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Government issues UK-wide temporary ban on sale of disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk
Emily Sergeant
A temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues has been issued nationwide.
Following the UK’s fourth heatwave of the summer, and as many regions declare drought conditions, the Government has made the decision to issue a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk.
According to new guidance published online this afternoon, disposable barbecues pose a ‘significant risk to the public’ due to the current heatwave conditions.
A disposable barbecue is defined as a fuel tray or grill grid that includes charcoal fuel ‘sufficient to provide cooking temperature for the duration of a single cooking episode’.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the UK as a ‘tinderbox’ and urged ‘all retailers big and small’ to withdraw the sale of disposable barbecues to prevent further wildfires, but following the shocking scenes in Stourbridge which raged overnight, it appears this has been escalated to a formal temporary ban.
The ban applies to all producers and distributors of the product – including retailers that make disposable barbecues available on the British market – and includes online sales too.
A Government statement reads: “During the current drought and heatwave conditions, the Government considers that the supply and subsequent foreseeable use of disposable barbecues poses a significant risk to the public, and the environment, and therefore cannot be considered a safe product.
“They should not be made available for supply either in store or online at the current time.
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“These guidelines will be kept under review, and will be withdrawn in consultation with relevant departments and agencies, as weather conditions change sufficiently to significantly reduce the risks.”
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27th August 2024 
