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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Getty ImagesGary ‘Mani’ Mounfield played on both Stone Roses albums and later joined Primal ScreamGary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist with legendary Manchester band the Stone Roses, has died at the age of 63.Mounfield’s bass playing was an integral part of the Stone Roses’ sound on both of their albums, and later reunited with his bandmates for their comeback tour in 2012.He joined another seminal group, Primal Scream, in 1996 and played with them for 15 years.The musician’s brother Greg announced his death “with the heaviest of hearts” in a post on Facebook. Mani’s bandmate Ian Brown led the…
New Zealand have won as many Tests on their autumn tour as Wales have since the 2023 World Cup, yet the All Blacks are the ones under pressure this weekend.Head coach Scott Robertson has been criticised after his side suffered a 33-19 defeat by England that ended their hopes of a Great Britain and Ireland Grand Slam tour, as it is regarded in New Zealand.The All Blacks are second in the world rankings, were pipped to the Rugby Championship title by South Africa on points difference and won against Ireland and Scotland before defeat at Allianz Stadium.However, they are struggling…
A man who claimed to be a football coach for Paris Saint-Germain stopped a packed plane which was headed to Spain after he snuck onto the flight.Mervin Lewis, 33, was “heavily drunk” when he made his way onto the flight at Gatwick Airport on August 30.Crawley Magistrates’ Court heard the individual had no idea he had missed his flight but still managed to board another jet to Murcia in the south-east of Spain.It heard Lewis had shown easyJet staff an expired boarding pass, but was still allowed through security gates.Before the jet was to depart, cabin crew realised and the…
A former SAS officer has delivered a devastating verdict on Sir Keir Starmer’s Britain, warning veterans are being “hunted down” and persecuted for actions carried out decades ago.His comments come as soldiers from the SAS threaten legal action over Labour’s Troubles Bill, which include a commission set up to investigate killings in Northern Ireland between 1968 and 1998.Speaking to The People’s Channel, ex-SAS Officer Matthew Hellyer said: “This Government is not only persecuting British soldiers, it has a personal hatred against the SAS. “These are soldiers who put their lives on the line every day to ensure we have freedom.…
Meghan Markle has admitted to making “mistakes” throughout her life, as the duchess spoke about the “boundaries” she set since entering the royal spotlight.The Duchess of Sussex spoke to journalist Kaitlyn Greenidge about a range of topics as Meghan promoted her upcoming Netflix programme.The 44-year-old explained that throughout her career and life, she has always been willing to try, even if unsuccessful.”You learn not to do it again. If it all goes swimmingly, you don’t learn from it. If you don’t learn anything, you’re not going to grow,” Meghan explained to the journalist from Harper’s Bazaar.Meghan admitted that she ‘makes…
A huge affordability divide exists across Britain’s housing market, with prices ranging from just above annual household earnings in some regions to more than 15 times income in others, new research has revealed.Analysis from property website Zoopla shows that Shildon in County Durham is currently the most affordable town in the country for homebuyers.Median property values stand at £73,900, requiring slightly more than twelve months of earnings for a typical dual-income household.At the other extreme, Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire records average prices exceeding £1.1million.This equates to more than fifteen times the average household income and highlights the extent of the disparities…
Rock bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has passed away at 63 after suffering a collapse at his residence in Heaton Moor, Stockport.According to family members, emergency services were summoned to the property but paramedics were unable to resuscitate the Manchester-born musician.The bassist, who achieved prominence with The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, died on Thursday afternoon, prompting tributes from far and wide.The musician’s brother Greg shared the devastating announcement via Facebook with a tribute of his own.Greg Mounfield announced his brother’s death | FACEBOOKAlongside a snap of the musician, hsi brother wrote: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I…
Asda has agreed a £568million deal to sell two dozen stores and a distribution centre as part of efforts to reduce its multibillion-pound debt burden.The supermarket chain will dispose of the properties through sale-and-leaseback arrangements, allowing it to raise capital while retaining control of all sites.The disposals form part of a wider plan to strengthen the company’s financial position and generate immediate liquidity. Three separate investment groups will acquire the properties. American investment firm Blue Owl Capital has agreed to purchase ten stores alongside the Leicestershire depot.Another ten locations will be sold to a joint venture between Blue Owl and…
The Welsh government’s initial response to Covid was “inadequate”, with ministers in Cardiff “overly reliant” on the UK government to take the lead, according to the public inquiry into the pandemic.The inquiry’s report, published on Thursday, considers the response of all four governments across the UK to the pandemic.More than 12,000 people died in Wales as a result of Covid between 2020 and August 2024.The report is based on evidence gathered during the inquiry from key witnesses, including many in Wales, when the inquiry sat in Cardiff last year.The report said the response of all four governments across the UK…
British boxer Fabio Wardley says he understands he needs to “prove himself” to boxing fans after being named WBO world heavyweight champion, following Oleksandr Usyk’s decision to relinquish the belt.READ MORE: I need to earn right to be world champion – Wardley