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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oasis's photographer opens new exhibition
Noel Gallagher once called Jill Furmanovsky "the best photographer ever". From Oasis's early concerts to the height of their powers, she was granted unprecedented access to chronicle one of rock and roll's most creative yet combustible bands. And now the woman dubbed 'Oasis's unofficial official photographer' has a new exhibition of her pictures at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, which runs until the end of September. Entitled Oasis 1994-2009, it coincides with the ongoing and much-hyped reunion of the Manchester group Furmanovsky admits to "having loved since the start". She said: "The first time I saw them was at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 1994. "I found them very intriguing because there was tremendous excitement at the concert, almost hysteria. "Yet when the singer wasn't singing he'd just sit on the drum riser. "It was most peculiar and yet the atmosphere was electric, so I was intrigued." Furmanovsky's next assignment was photographing the band as they worked on the video for their single Live Forever. "They were respectful to me because I had photographed a lot of their heroes," she said. "I think Noel had an instinct that he needed someone to document what was happening." And from her unique viewpoint Furmanovsky captured the band's highs and lows, including a tension-filled photo shoot in Paris. "On the day when we were supposed to meet up and do the shoot Liam couldn't be found in the hotel," she said. "It transpired he hadn't gone to bed that night and had been in the bar drinking. "I had to send in an assistant to go and fetch him and he still had a glass of wine in his hand when we went off in the bus. "Noel was not in a good mood at that point." And, while Oasis would play giant concerts at Glastonbury and Knebworth, they eventually split in acrimony in 2009. Last August though, Noel and Liam announced Oasis were getting back together, revealing details of a major UK tour this summer. Furmanovsky said: "I'm thrilled, the same as any fan. "They've kept their souls and their integrity as artists, and I think that's what people respond to." She added she will be at the band's upcoming Wembley Stadium concerts. What is more, she will be taking her camera with her. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. 'Biblical' - fans react to Oasis reunion tour debut Queues at Oasis pop-up shop as band goes on tour Lucy Bell Gallery
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
$1.3m beach house has creepy bathroom secret
An eight-bedroom home in the UK has drawn attention not for its size or location — but for a bizarre bathroom tucked into the sizeable property. Located in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea near Hastings, East Sussex, the four-storey property has hit the market for $US885,000 ($A1.3 million). It features multiple living rooms, two kitchens and three baths. But one of those lavatories stands apart — outfitted with stark tile, exposed plumbing, and a steel cabinet beneath a rusting mirror, a sign posted on the wall warns, 'Cell alarm system not in operation', the New York Post reports. The shower, which looks like it belongs in a prison, is located just off the main room. While the property's listing does not directly mention the unconventional design, it describes the home more broadly as 'offering incredible potential for families, investors, or those seeking a unique development opportunity'. The residence includes a ground-floor dining room, a utility room, and multiple bedrooms across all levels. One of the bathrooms is noted as a space that would 'benefit from refurbishment'. The property is currently being marketed by Leadenhall Estates. The listing frames the home as a balance of period charm and renovation opportunity, stating: 'Set over four generous floors, the property combines charming character features with areas in need of modernisation — making it ideal for customisation to suit your lifestyle or vision.'
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Donald needed family love - not a baton and Taser
"You could see just by his eyes, that wasn't Donald," said Jason Pye, who watched footage of his great uncle Donald Burgess being sprayed with Pava, hit with a baton and Tasered by police played repeatedly in court."It was shocking. How does a 92-year-old know what a spray or a Taser is?"Mr Burgess, a wheelchair user who had one leg, was reportedly brandishing a cutlery knife when police arrived at his care home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex before Tasering Pye said the family could have calmed Mr Burgess if they were contacted by care staff - but the home told the BBC they gave them a full update as soon as they were able to. Care staff waited four hours until contacting Mr Burgess's family about the Pye said the family, who lived 10 minutes away, could have resolved the situation without the police, and should have been called immediately."That one room was his home. No one introduced who they were," he said Mr Burgess may have put down the knife if his family had sat with him for an hour or two. "We could have been talking to him to say 'don't be silly' and he would have recognised our voices," he said."They phoned family members before just for general updates, so I don't understand on this occasion why didn't they think of calling someone on the list to see if someone could go up there." The following video contains distressing scenes. Sussex PCs Stephen Smith and Rachel Comotto were found not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm when jurors returned their unanimous verdicts at Southwark Crown Court on 28th court heard Mr Burgess was acting out of character and threatening to murder the care home had a urinary tract infection (UTI), which can make sufferers jury heard how care home staff tried for more than 30 minutes to get Mr Burgess to put down his knife, before police arrived at about 13:15 Burgess was taken to hospital after his arrest and died 22 days later after contracting Covid-19. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said PC Smith and PC Comotto should face a gross misconduct hearing for potential breaches of the police standards of professional behaviour, with PC Comotto facing a further misconduct allegation relating to comments she made on social media after the asked if the officers would deny or admit to the allegations, Sussex Police Federation declined to comment because of the ongoing live misconduct Pye, who described his great uncle as funny and gentle, said his family were now waiting for the hearing, and for the inquest into his great uncle's death to resume."If Donald didn't go into hospital, he may not have caught Covid, and he may not have died when he did," he said. Jodie Anderson, a senior caseworker at the charity Inquest, which is supporting the family, said she hoped the inquest would look at whether the care home's decision to call the police was appropriate."I sincerely hope the care home staff have reflected on how they responded that day, " she said. In a statement, Regal Care Trading said: "We understand the family's concern regarding the timing of the call, and we recognise how important timely communication is in such circumstances. "However, staff must first ensure that the situation is stabilised before contacting family members."It said that while it valued the involvement of families, its primary responsibility was to ensure the welfare and safety of all residents and staff."In crisis situations, our policy is to promptly involve the appropriate professionals who are trained to manage complex and potentially high-risk behaviours," it said."Once the situation is under control, we inform families as soon as possible about any incidents involving their loved ones."
BBC News
14-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Suspected lightning strike sets house on fire in East Sussex
A house "likely" caught fire after being hit by lightning, firefighters have said. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called on Friday night to reports of a fire at a residential building on Cliftonville Road in St Leonards-on-Sea. Four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were used to tackle the blaze, which the fire service said was extinguished by 23:45 BST. There were no reported casualties. Local residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut by firefighters, who used two hoses and one main jet to put out the flames. Police were also in attendance, according to ESFRS. It comes after the Met Office issued an amber warning for thunderstorms, covering parts of east Sussex and Kent. More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the UK overnight, with the extreme weather causing flash floods in parts of Kent.
Sky News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Police officers who pepper-sprayed and tasered 92-year-old amputee in care home cleared of assault
Two police officers who pepper-sprayed and tasered a 92-year-old disabled man have been cleared of assault. PC Stephen Smith and PC Rachel Comotto went on trial over the incident involving Donald Burgess, a single-leg amputee, at Park Beck care home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, on 21 June 2022. Smith, 51, denied with two counts of assault by using Pava spray and a baton, and Comotto denied one charge of assault by discharging her Taser. They were found not guilty following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
