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    Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard to star in play about England fan who put flare up his bum

    Why I Stuck A Flare Up My A*** For England, which is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe, is based on the infamous moment from the Euros in 2021 when a fan of the Three Lions put a lit flare up his backsideJames Caven15:32, 09 Jul 2025The broadcaster praised it as a “great play”Chris Kamara will feature in a play about an England fan who shoved a lit flare up his bum.Why I Stuck A Flare Up My A*** For England is based on the notorious moment from the Euros in 2021.Pundit Kammy, along with TV presenter Ben Shephard, have recorded segments to feature in the play when it returns to the Edinburgh Fringe next month.The pair, who will play themselves as radio hosts, said: “We have both loved supporting England through the highs and sadly too many lows – although luckily we never felt the need to use flares on any parts of our anatomy to get over the pain of loss.”Proceeds from the performances will go to the mental health charity CALM.”Being part of this great play and supporting such an important cause as CALM definitely makes the flare look more attractive,” the broadcasters added.Article continues belowBen Shephard is also involved, with proceeds going to charity(Image: More

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    Liam Gallagher immortalised in the one word he loves to say – lasagna

    Oasis are back in Manchester and what better way to celebrate than with lasagna, strawberries and cream from one of the songs that really made them famousAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief14:35, 09 Jul 2025Updated 14:45, 09 Jul 2025Asda Pilsworth unveils a 2ft lasagna in Liam Gallagher’s imageIs this Liam in a lasagne? Definitely. Well, maybe. Supermarket Asda cooked up a portrait to pay homage to the band’s cult song Digsy’s Dinner, which famously name checks lasagna, strawberries and cream.So popular are the lyrics in the song, that Liam often posts the word ‘lasagne’ to his 15 million social media followers.Crafted with 1kg of lasagna sheets, layered with rich, creamy white sauce, and crowned with 900g of mature cheddar and parmesan, the 2ft wide culinary creation was launched ahead of the band’s five shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park, starting on Friday.Bringing Liam’s love of lasagna to shoppers, Asda is dishing up an exclusive Digsy’s Dinner Deal at its Pilsworth café in Manchester.Running from 11-13 July, customers and concert goers who purchase a hearty serving of lasagna from the in store café will receive a free portion of strawberries and cream.What does Liam love a lot of? LasagnaArticle continues belowAn Asda spokesperson said: ” Oasis mania is well and truly building ahead of the weekend gigs here in their hometown, so we wanted to create something truly memorable to mark this iconic moment.“The giant Liam lasagna has been pulling in crowds, and fans are rolling with it to dig into our great value lasanga, strawberries and cream dinner deal.“Whether enjoying it at our Pilsworth café or in the comfort of your own home, it’s a fun and flavoursome way to celebrate one of Oasis’s most unexpected hits.”Oasis will perform at Heaton Park, Manchester, from 11 to 20 July, making ASDA Pilsworth the perfect pre-show pit stop, while stock lasts.A close up of the lasagna in questionIt comes as Liam has confirmed what many music fans have long suspected – that he and his brother Noel Gallagher are polar opposites.Despite their well-known feuds, the brothers appear to have made peace for the Oasis reunion tour.However, Liam, 52, insists they remain fundamentally different. He even agrees with Noel’s comparison from the 2016 documentary Supersonic, where Noel likened himself to a cat and Liam to a dog.”Without a doubt,” Liam concurs in an interview included in the new book A Sound So Very Loud. “He’s arrogant, sticks his a*** up, comes and goes as he pleases… loves being stroked. Total tart. Loves you when he wants. I only get took out on a lead.”Article continues belowIn the documentary, Noel, 58, admitted: “I’m a cat. That’s just what I am. I’ve accepted it. I’m a bit of a b*******.” More

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    Oasis’ Liam Gallagher swipes at ‘arrogant’ Noel ahead of Manchester gig

    Liam Gallagher admitted the worst kept secret in music – he and brother Noel couldn’t be more different. The famously scrappy siblings seem to have buried the hatchet for the reunion tourJanine Yaqoob TV editor and Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter11:57, 09 Jul 2025Updated 12:53, 09 Jul 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiam Gallagher has confirmed what many music fans have long suspected – that he and his brother Noel Gallagher are polar opposites.Despite their well-known feuds, the brothers appear to have made peace for the Oasis reunion tour.However, Liam, 52, insists they remain fundamentally different. He even agrees with Noel’s comparison from the 2016 documentary Supersonic, where Noel likened himself to a cat and Liam to a dog.”Without a doubt,” Liam concurs in an interview included in the new book A Sound So Very Loud. “He’s arrogant, sticks his a*** up, comes and goes as he pleases… loves being stroked. Total tart. Loves you when he wants. I only get took out on a lead.”The brothers have been touring lately(Image: More