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Arrests made at penultimate Heaton Park Oasis gig
As tens of thousands of fans headed to Heaton Park last night, Saturday, for the penultimate Greater Manchester Oasis gig, the event passed 'without any major incidents' according to police. The evening saw 14 arrests made for offences including fraud, drunk driving and assault, bringing the total arrests across the four homecoming concerts to just 41. Police have been highly visible in the area as part of a huge security operation to keep concertgoers safe. Oasis will be playing the final of five gigs at Heaton Park tonight, Sunday, to an expected crowd of around 70,000 fans. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Manchester City Council had instructed people without tickets not to travel to Heaton Park to 'protect nearby livestock, preserve parkland and keep everyone safe.' It comes after the newly dubbed 'Gallagher Hill' was fenced off on Tuesday, July 15, restricting views from a popular spot where fans without tickets gathered to watch the Mancunian band perform on stage. READ NEXT: Food festival delights despite downpour READ NEXT: Football club challenge Gallagher brothers to perform in Bury after cheeky comment A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: 'We're pleased to report the penultimate Manchester Oasis Live 25 event has concluded without any major incidents. 'Officers made 14 arrests for offences including fraud, drunk driving, and assault. 'We'll be back for the final event tomorrow, working with partners and event organisers to ensure everyone continues to have a safe and enjoyable weekend.'
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
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Bury to be hotter than Barcelona this weekend as temperatures set to soar
Concert-goers attending the Oasis homecoming gigs at Heaton Park this weekend are set to enjoy sizzling "sunshinnne" as temperatures soar. The Met Office predicts that the borough will see highs of 30°C on both Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, peaking at 4pm, as a heatwave hits large parts of the country. There are some clouds expected from Monday, July 14 but it remains dry and warm, with highs of 26 °C. Meanwhile in Catalonia, Barcelona is predicted to reach cooler temperatures of 26 °C on Saturday and 27 °C on Sunday. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, said: 'High pressure from the Atlantic will lead to a build in temperatures over the coming days, with heatwave criteria reached by the weekend. 'Whilst temperatures are expected to build day on day, becoming widely hot, they are unlikely to surpass those recorded at the start of the month. 'This heatwave is expected to be longer lived and extend further north and west into a larger part of the UK than previously seen this summer. "Temperatures are expected to peak over the weekend and ease early next week. They are expected to exceed 30°C in some areas from tomorrow, with peak temperatures of 31°C on Thursday, with up to 32°C possible in parts of England and Wales on Friday.' The third heatwave of the year, or just the first? Alex Deakin looks at which regions will be affected by this latest hot spell — Met Office (@metoffice) July 9, 2025 READ NEXT: Bury café creates 2ft lasagna ahead of Oasis gigs - with free food on offer READ NEXT: School fundraiser appealing for 'Wonderwall spirit' after graffiti damage The NHS advises people to make sure they drink enough water to stay hydrated during heatwaves, as well as Older people, especially those aged 75 and over, those who have 'serious or long-term' health problems and babies are among those who may be most impacted by heatwaves. While there are currently no health alerts in place for the North West, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow Heat Health Alerts covering parts of central and southern England, valid from today (July 9) until Monday, July 15.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman lets Oasis fans camp in her garden for free but doesn't expect reaction
Liv Bridge, who lives near Heaton Park in Manchester, offered to let Oasis fans camp in her garden for free - but she didn't expect her generous offer to go viral Oasis fans are eagerly awaiting the day when Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite and perform for the first time in 16 years. The massive tour kicks off today in Cardiff, before moving to the Gallagher's hometown of Manchester on Friday July 11. Additional shows will take place on July 12, 16, and 19 in the city's Heaton Park. However, due to the band's popularity, everything has become rather pricey. Tickets were expensive, with some fans shelling out as much as £355 to see the Britpop band live. On top of that, supporters will have to consider high drinks prices, transport and accommodation costs. Rooms at some of Manchester city centre's 'most affordable hotels' are being sold for as much as £500 on the first weekend that Oasis are set to return to their home city. Upon hearing this, one woman decided to offer her home to fans for free. Liv Bridge announced last year, when tickets were released, that she would let people camp in her garden under one condition. The writer posted on X: "I live right by Heaton Park. If you're an Oasis fan and don't want to fork out £100s for a place to kip, you can camp in my garden. For free. The only condition is that you get a ticket for me too. I'll pay for it, and I'll even throw in brews, breakfast and a driveway." The generous woman, who shares her home with a housemate, added: "This is actually a serious offer! I've got my parents and pals all at the ready for Saturday 9am, but anything to increase my chances." She also highlighted that camping at her place comes with perks such as a BBQ, an outdoor seating area, outdoor plug sockets, and the convenience of supermarkets and McDonald's within walking distance. Liv remarked: "Me and my housemate are peculiar but fun, entertaining hosts." In her piece for Bury Times, she expressed: "I couldn't imagine being in a position where you've got a ticket and are then priced out of the chance to come to the gig because greedy hotels want your arm and your leg for it, too." Yet, her kind gesture to strangers online has exploded into a viral sensation, with more than seven million people viewing her post. Her inbox was inundated with hundreds of messages from people eager to accept her offer. On TikTok, Liv shared a video expressing her astonishment at the unexpected attention. She commented: "Point of view: you accidentally go viral... because 400 people want to camp in your garden for Oasis... My back garden is about to turn into Glastonbury!" In a subsequent post on X, she revealed: "I didn't expect to get so many responses in the first place. It was just a passing tweet; an idea I put it out into the universe just to see what happens." Responding to the post, one person exclaimed: "This is amazing." Another concurred, saying: "This a great deal." And a third chimed in: "Great thinking! Good luck, it's a genius idea." Oasis tour dates in full JULY 2025 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT) 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT) 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 16th - Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park (SOLD OUT) 25th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 26th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 30th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) AUGUST 2025 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT) 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT) 12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT) 16th - Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT) 17th - Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT) SEPTEMBER 2025 27th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 28th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Pilates class horror as youths 'with machetes' smash windows with bricks and blades
A gang of youths launched a shocking attack on a borough Pilates class tonight, Monday. The teenage gang, said to have been armed with machetes, hurled bricks, smashing every window of Pilates Kitchen in Bury New Road in Whitefield at around 6.45pm. Eyewitness Mark Pollitt, 51, said: 'There were four young lads, no older than 16 and on foot, really going to town on the windows, using machetes and bricks. "They didn't try to get in, they just smashed the windows and ran off.' One member of the Pilates class said: 'Bricks came through the window, and we all ran to the other side of the room.' Shocked customers and staff stood outside the building, awaiting police, while glass continued to fall from the windows. A police van was on the scene within minutes of the attack being reported (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT > Police find 'suspicious package' with cannabis inside it after drugs raid Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts Another witness said: 'I was walking along the street, and I saw some lads running towards the shop and they started hurling bricks at the window. When the bricks fell back down, they picked them up again and used them to smash more windows.' A police van with lights and sirens was quickly in attendance at the junction of Bury New Road and Moss Lane. A second van also attended and sped off down Moss Lane, where eyewitnesses said the boys had run down. If you have any information contact police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
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Family business to close for weekend as Parklife festivalgoers come to town
A family business will be closed for the weekend as thousands of visitors head to Prestwich for Parklife music festival this weekend. Heaton Park Garden Centre, which also hosts the Hidden Gem café inside, announced that the centre and coffee shop will be closed on June 13, 14 and 15, with "normal service" set to resume on Monday, June 16. The business apologised for any inconvenience and thanked customers for their 'ongoing support'. As Greater Manchester's biggest festival brings thousands of visitors to town on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, several roads around Prestwich will be closed, along with temporary parking restrictions in place. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Welsh indie band Catfish and The Bottlemen are set to headline a show at Heaton Park on Friday, June 13. It is not the only business impacted by the festival, with an Italian eatery across the road from the park saying this week that it has been 'left with no option' but to close their doors temporarily while crowds pass through. Prestwich restaurant L'Aquila told customers that it would 'not be sustainable' for them to stay open following 'a significant number of cancellations' due to Parklife road closure and 'dramatically reduced footfall'. READ NEXT: Council denies wrongdoing around building sale after claims from artist READ NEXT: Community centre to stop providing children's services after more than 20 years A statement from the garden centre said: 'Unfortunately both the garden centre and the coffee shop will be closed June 13, 14 and 15. 'Normal service will resume on Monday, June 16. 'Sorry for any inconvenience, and as always we thank you for your continued support.'
