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Oasis issue major update ahead of first USA show as times confirmed
The band will be performing in various cities across the pond

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Protesters face off outside asylum seeker hotel in Oldham for second weekend
There were around 150 people with police separating the two groups


New once-a-day pill 'spectacularly' lowers high blood pressure
The pill could help millions of people in the UK

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Family pays tribute to 'deeply loved' dad, 28, with 'heart of gold' killed after stabbing
Two men have been arrested in relation to the incident


Liam Payne's sister opens up about the last time she saw her brother
Liam Payne's sister has shared a heartfelt message about her brother on what would have been his 32nd birthday


Man 'stabbed' after being 'chased' into bar left with 'serious injuries'
'We hope the young man makes a speedy recovery'


Boy, 12, dies after falling in park playground as police launch investigation
"This was a deeply tragic incident involving a very young victim"


Man at centre of Newton Heath murder investigation named as tributes pour in
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder


Janette Manrara declares 'a wrap' as she's seen crying ahead of Strictly Come Dancing return
She was seen becoming emotional ahead of her return to hosting BBC Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show, It Takes Two


Three men arrested after police injured at protest following Epping Hotel ruling
They were detained during protest at the Epping hotel used to house asylum seekers


Two Rochdale grooming gang members could soon finally be deported, reports suggests
Adil Khan and Abdul Rauf have repeatedly thwarted attempts to deport them


ITV star frontrunner to replace iconic Midsomer Murders detective after show exit
An ITV star is the bookies' favourite to replace Daniel Casey as DS Gavin Troy in the Midsomer Murders new stage play


Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas says 'toyboy days are over' after split admission
The 64-year-old has opened up about the end of her romance to her fiancé, Danny, who is 13 years her junior


Coldplay 'sorry' as they're forced to reschedule two huge UK tour dates
The Fix You stars, fronted by Chris Martin, said they were 'very sorry' but had no choice but to reschedule two UK shows


Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen 'set for UK return' after more than a decade as he makes huge move
Hell's Kitchen first aired in the UK in 2004 and remained on ITV until 2009, but it now looks like Gordon Ramsay could be planning to bring the show back


'I have to do the accent otherwise people would be asking for Suspicious Minds and garlic bread'
What’s it like to sing the songs of your heroes, in front of thousands?


Man left with 'potentially life changing' injuries after car and motorbike crash
No arrests have been made


Bargain hunter opens coat pocket in charity shop and is stunned by what's inside
A woman has shared the unexpected discovery she made when searching through the jacket and coats section in a charity shop, and she isn't sure what to make of it


Yankee Candle launches £38 2025 Advent Calendar filled with 24 bestsellers
There are 24 candles in the set, with a blend of festive options and year round treats


Benidorm tragedy as British tourist found dead on popular beach
A 31-year-old British man has been found dead on a popular beach in Benidorm
