Psychic medium Craig Hamilton-Parker, known as the ‘Prophet of Doom’, who previously predicted Covid-19 and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, now claims Russia will launch a chemical attack

A man who claims to have previously predicted both the Covid-19 pandemic and the death of Queen Elizabeth II is now warning that Russia will launch a chemical attack on the UK within the coming weeks. His predictions, shared on his YouTube channel, emerge as Russia once again issued threats towards the UK over its ongoing support of Ukraine, with Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warning (September 3) that the UK was “playing with fire”.

With tensions running high, psychic medium Craig Hamilton-Parker, known as the ‘Prophet of Doom’, outlined what he believes the UK could face in the weeks and months ahead with regard to Russia.

Mr Hamilton-Parker has long used Nadi readings to forecast future events and currently addresses his 244,000 subscribers in a session called ‘Coffee with Craig’. Craig predicted: “I felt that Russia is going to take some hidden clandestine attacks on the UK, because they have threatened this.

“I’m feeling another similar type of attack, a bit like we had with those poison attacks that we had in Salsbury. I’m seeing a kind of chemical type of attack. Don’t read this as being chemical bombs or anything, but I feel they’re going to target a British brand…a brand that sells into the general public, a shop of some sort….one of the big stores.

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“I feel its going to have an attack on it in some form and that attack I feel is going to be coming by the way terrorists have tried to do in the past through blackmail. Dropping stuff into baby food, dropping poisons into milk, putting something on clothing that could be poisonous.”

“It’s as if they’re going to try to ruin one of your brands. I feel what they’ll try to do is target one of them, I don’t know which one it is, I can’t be sure what it is, but it’s a big name, it’s something that represents Britain very much.”

Craig suggested this could be in retaliation for Britain’s support of Ukraine, which has been striking Russia’s equivalent of Amazon, Wildberries, and its warehouses, causing significant disruption.

The psychic is not alone in raising the alarm over a potentially imminent threat to the UK. Speaking on the Defence Talks podcast, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy General Sir Gwyn Jenkins cautioned about Russia’s underwater capabilities and the danger they could pose to Britain.

Sir Gwyn expressed concern about “a number of possible scenarios in future that could lead to catastrophic events, with no certainty that we can avoid them”.

He added: “Let’s not forget that we are an island nation, we are utterly dependent on the sea for all our data, virtually all our trade, virtually all our energy.

“In the maritime environment, in particular with the Russian threat at the moment, I see a real growth in undersea capability that we are, if we’re really honest as allies, we are struggling to contain.”

Following Russia’s latest threats, a Ministry of Defence spokesperson stated: “Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and we are committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion.

“Russia should be in no doubt about the resolve of this government to stand against Russian aggression, in Ukraine and against the UK and our allies.”

Wilton Fest returned to the landmark site near Belmont on Saturday, bringing together climbers of all ages and abilities for a packed day of activities, coaching sessions, live music and community events.

Despite a damp start to the day, organisers and exhibitors said attendance picked up throughout the afternoon, with the quarry walls once again filled with climbers tackling routes across the historic venue.

Despite a damp start, the weather cleared up in the afternoon and people were in great spirits. (Image: Newsquest)

Alongside climbing demonstrations and taster sessions, visitors browsed dozens of stalls selling equipment including ropes, harnesses, chalk and specialist climbing gear, while food vendors served pizzas, hot drinks and refreshments.

Among them was Matt Lightfoot, founder of Fat Lad Climbing, whose brand grew from his own introduction to the sport.

He said: “Fat Lad Climbing started from my own experience.

“I weighed around 20 stone when I first tried climbing as a way of improving my mental and physical health.

“While I was climbing, I overheard some people joking and saying, ‘Look at that fat lad climbing.’

Instead of letting it knock his confidence, Matt decided to take ownership of it and turn it into something positive.

“That’s where the name Fat Lad Climbing came from,” he said.

Matt said the event showcased the welcoming nature of the climbing community.

Matt, founder of Fat Lad Climbing. (Image: Newsquest)

He added: “We’ve probably welcomed around 500 to 600 people throughout the day.

“The weather put a few people off this morning, but it’s definitely picked up this afternoon.

“We’ve had people of all ages and abilities coming along, and that’s what makes events like this so special.

“It’s a really welcoming atmosphere.

“The great thing about climbing is that everybody can do it at their own level.

“You don’t have to be an elite athlete to enjoy it.”

For many, that sense of inclusivity is what keeps them returning year after year.

Louise, who has been climbing for around a decade and has attended the festival for several years, said: “There’s no body type for climbing.

“It’s a sport that’s open to everyone.

“This is one of the biggest climbing festivals of its kind in the UK, and it’s completely free to attend.

“There’s no entry fee and even the tea and coffee is available for a donation.”

The atmosphere war friendly and welcoming for everyone. (Image: Newsquest)

Fellow climber Mick, who has been climbing for around 30 years, praised both the venue and atmosphere.

He said: “The climbing centre is huge.

“There are four different sections and this is only one of them.

“It’s a really impressive venue.

“We’ve been coming to this festival for around seven or eight years.”

People of all ages and abilities were climbing throughout the day. (Image: Newsquest)

Away from the quarry walls, Bolton Mountain Rescue Team was on hand to demonstrate its capabilities and speak to visitors about its work.

Team member John, who has volunteered with the organisation for 25 years, revealed rescuers had even responded to an emergency during the event.

He said: “This morning, we actually had a call-out.

“We had to leave here under blue lights towards Pennington Flash after being contacted by the ambulance service.

“They initially thought they needed our assistance, but they managed to reach the casualty and deal with the situation themselves.”

Terrence, John and Jane from Bolton Mountain Rescue. (Image: Newsquest)

John added that the team’s volunteers remain a vital part of the outdoor community.

“It’s like having a very big family.

“We have around 50 operational members and everyone works closely together.

“Everything we do is funded by donations.

“Community support is vital and we’re fortunate that people across Bolton, Bury and Westhoughton support us in many different ways.”

As climbers scaled the towering rock faces throughout the day, Wilton Fest once again highlighted why the former quarry remains one of the North West’s premier destinations for outdoor adventure, while showcasing the strong community spirit that continues to draw people back year after year.

The likes of Venezuela Fury, Noah Price, Brian McFadden, Keith Duffy, Louise Redknapp and Rio Ferdinand are rumoured to be taking part

A pair of internet stars were spotted at the airport as they prepared to jet off to film a new I’m A Celebrity spin-off series.

It’s already been a busy year for the popular ITV franchise, with the second season of I’m A Celebrity South Africa airing in April. First won by Myleene Klass, the series sees past campmates returning to the Ant and Dec programme.

Former Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas’ win was surrounded by drama. Former boxer David Haye was criticised during his time on the ITV show for comments he said towards Adam.

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Since then, David went on to make various other comments, labelling the actor as ‘soft’ or ‘weak’. Adam opened up about the feeling of being bullied, but things exploded during the live final.

During the final, former football Jimmy Bullard also stated he had been determined to explain what really happened during filming as he put forward his version of events, claiming Adam dropped ‘c-bombs’ which were not aired.

Adam responded by saying he took ‘full responsibility’ for his actions, which he apologised for, and said he has ‘nothing but love for Jimmy’. Things got so tense that Ant and Dec had to step in to cool things off.

The regular version of the series is expected to begin as usual in November, with it being a staple of winter TV schedules. However, filming is about to begin on I’m A Celebrity…The Wild Frontier.

An ITV synopsis for the series reads: “Set in the untamed and rugged wilderness of Canada and in a big twist to the Australian version.

“This new spin off series will feature celebrities competing as pairs alongside relatives, loved ones or even fellow celebrities. The pairs will eat, compete and be eliminated together. Which pair will be victorious?”

Among those rumoured to be taking part is Venezuela Fury and Noah Price, Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, Louise Redknapp and Joe Nurding, and Rio and Kate Ferdinand.

On Saturday morning (September 5) Jeremy Lynch and Paul Olima were seen at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 as they prepare to board a flight to Vancouver, Canada. The pair are rumoured to be one of the duo’s on Final Frontier.

Set to film later this week, Jeremy and Paul were all smiles as they made their way to their flight. Both men had suitcases in their hands as they prepared for the long haul flight.

Jeremy rose to fame as a semi-finalist on the second series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2008. He wowed Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan with his ball-tricks and dance fusion

Having trained with Arsenal at one point of his life, Jeremy joined Billy Wingrove to form the F2Freestylers YouTube channel. Working with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, the pair have nearly 14 million subscribers.

Paul is an Irish content creator, former professional athlete, and fitness model known for his fitness content and comedy sketches. The Dublin native, who has 3.8 million TikTok followers, has worked as a body double for high-profile athletes such as Mario Balotelli and Usain Bolt.

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly took a stunning pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.

The Frenchman, who took his sole Formula 1 victory at this race for Red Bull’s junior team in 2020, beat Mercedes’ George Russell by 0.060 seconds.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was third with the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fourth and fifth despite an upgraded engine.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took sixth, and McLaren’s Lando Norris only ninth after a messy session for the world champion.

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes qualified seventh but will start at the back because of a grid penalty for taking a new engine.

Gasly’s pole comes a day after he lost his third place from the Monaco Grand Prix because the FIA Court of Appeal reinstated a penalty he was given at the race in June.

The unexpected performance makes him the first Frenchman to take pole for a grand prix since Jean Alesi for Benetton at this race in 1997.

The result is a hiccup for Russell, who has a golden opportunity to make up ground on team-mate Antonelli, who has a 30-place grid penalty.

Alpine put a large upgrade on their car at the last race in the Netherlands, where Gasly could qualify only 11th. This result came out of nowhere.

The 30-year-old said: “It was amazing. Thank you to everyone. It was an incredible qualifying. From the first lap in Q1, I felt very good in the car, trying to chip away a bit every single session.

“It felt like a very good lap. It has been nine years trying to chase a pole position and to take my first win here and then my first pole here is amazing.”

Russell, who had been a strong favourite for pole in the light of Antonelli’s penalty, said: “Firstly, massive congrats to Pierre because that’s an incredible performance.

“We were finishing a game of chess 15 minutes before quaffing and he beat me there and I thought, ‘well, I will beat him in qualifying.’ But here we are. I am disappointed not to be on pole but Pierre was very fast from Q1.”

Piasstri’s result is a boost for the Australian, after a difficult few races, and it came with a time he set on his first flying lap.

He was leading the pack around, with Norris behind him, at the start of the final runs, not an ideal position given the importance of a tow at Monza, and locked up into the first chicane, going straight on into the run-off area.

“The first lap felt quite good,” the Australian said. “I tried to see if anyone wanted to go in front out of the pit lane but no-one did.

“It was always going to be difficult. I tried to be as late as possible into the first chicane and locked up so that was the session.”

Piastri’s mistake also hampered Norris, who was delayed at the chicane and was 0.4secs down at the first sector time. He could not recover the time, failed to improve and dropped from seventh to ninth.

Ferrari had looked set to be in the mix at the front before qualifying with their new engine that was believed to be worth about 0.1secs.

But the session did not go their way.

Hamilton made it through into the final session by only 0.001secs as Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto just failed to displace him, and let out an expletive over the radio when he saw the narrow escape.

And the red cars were just not fast enough in the final session. Leclerc was fourth on both his runs, while Hamilton, ninth on his first run, improved on his second but ended up 0.007secs behind his team-mate.

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Hayley Turner was speaking after the 2023 champion hurdler finished fourth of five in the Group Three William Hill September Stakes at Kempton Park on Saturday afternoon

An ITV racing pundit has suggested retirement could be best for Constitution Hill after he finished fourth of five on his highly-anticipated comeback.

The 2023 champion hurdler was outpaced in the final furlong of the Group Three William Hill September Stakes, which was won by 2025 Dante Stakes hero Pride Of Arras.

Constitution Hill’s trainer Nicky Henderson suggested some “lucrative handicaps” could be an option going forward.

However ITV Racing pundits Hayley Turner said she thought the best course of action would be to call it a day with the nine-year-old gelding, who was rated 175 at his peak over jumps.

“I wouldn’t be too fussed about running him again,” Turner said on the channel.

“He has done well. Do we want to keep running him in handicaps? Does he deserve turning out for what he has done? I’m sure that’s not what they are going to do but he has served so well and he is a very popular horse and it would nice to see him bow out nicely.”

And Mulrennan, whose husband Paul competes on the Flat, added: “I wouldn’t completely disagree with Hayley to be honest. I want to remember what he did over hurdles, he was fantastic. We loved watching him. Do I really want to see him running around on the Flat getting beaten in handicaps? Probably not.

“He just looked like he lacked a little bit of speed against those horses today so I suppose they will look to step him up in trip and see how he gets on. I think to myself, if he doesn’t win next time out in a handicap, do I really want to see him run again and again, watching him get beaten.”

Bookmakers cut the price of Pride Of Arras to 16-1 (from 66-1) for the Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 17, as connections of Constitution Hill digested the result.

Nico de Boinville, on-board for the jump racing star’s brilliant wins at the Cheltenham Festival in 2022 and 2023, was in attendance with owner Michael Buckley.

“He’ll sharpen up,” said Henderson. “He’s going to be eligible for a handicap mark and it’ll be interesting to see the reaction to that.”

Rider Billy Loughnane said a trip further than the 1m 4f the five runners covered could benefit Constitution Hill, who won his first two races on the level earlier this year.

“Stepping up in distance a little bit on the Flat might just suit him,” he added. “He’s got a very good rhythm and can maintain a good tempo for a long way.”

A woman has avoided jail for allowing her paralysed sister to die after leaving her to rot in ‘toxic’ conditions.

Michelle Neill, 55, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 48-year-old Kelly Neill by gross negligence.

Judge Richard Marks KC said it was a ‘highly unusual and exceptionally distressing’ case as he sentenced her to three years in custody, suspended for three years.

Earlier, the defendant sobbed in the dock of the Old Bailey as the victim’s son Jake Neill-Knight, 26, branded her ‘pure evil’ for failing to look after his mother.

Anthony Orchard KC described how Ms Neill had died from sepsis after contracting severe bed sores while in the defendant’s care.

The victim had previously worked as a stroke nurse and became paralysed after suffering a stroke herself in 2018.

She lived in ‘toxic’ and ‘appalling’ conditions after her sister took over as sole carer following the death of their mother.

At the time of her death, no disability benefits were being received into the household and there had been no visits from a GP or social services for ‘many months’.

On the morning of October 20 2022, the defendant had called for an ambulance to attend the family home in Deptford, south London.

Paramedics found Ms Neill on the floor of the living room in unsanitary conditions, surrounded by dirt, decay and clutter. She was distressed, non-verbal and groaning.

Mr Orchard said: ‘In the front room they were greeted by the smell of excrement, urine, general dirt, and decaying flesh. The room was in a dreadful state, with clutter everywhere.

‘Kelly Neill was on the floor, wrapped in a soiled and filthy bed sheet, surrounded by urine, blood and flies. She was wet.’

On lifting her, the paramedics saw she had multiple severe bed sores with obvious signs of infection and necrosis with flies and at least one cigarette butt stuck to her leg.

She was taken to St Thomas’s hospital in London and died on October 23 2022.

A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was sepsis, due to multiple skin ulcers and the previous stroke.

Prior to her death, Ms Neill’s son had argued with his aunt over her care and told her that his mother needed to be in a home.

But the defendant disagreed and controlled access the house, the court heard.

Mr Neill-Knight had last seen his mother in February 2022 and went to Spain that summer to visit his girlfriend, returning to the UK after the death of his grandmother.

Reading a victim impact statement in court, Mr Neill-Knight described the ongoing and devastating loss of his mother in ‘harrowing’ circumstances.

He said his mother had been ‘stolen’ in a ‘disgusting manner’ with her ‘dignity stripped and her body defiled’.

He told the court: ‘When she first went into hospital before she died, I could hardly recognised her, she was a shell of what used to be, so small, curled up stiff and rigid….The bed sores were horrendous.’

Mr Neill-Knight described guilt about what happened, but said: ‘The guilt we carry because of the choice that Michelle made is unjust.

‘I can’t even begin to imagine how anybody could walk past a person or ignore someone in my mum’s condition leading up to her death.

‘I’d help a random stranger if they were in that way, so a family member, no sane person would do what my aunt has done to a member of their family.

‘My mum wasn’t just someone Michelle cared for or a job she was getting paid for. No, my mum was her only sister, her little sister.

‘She was supposed to look after her. Protect her. Her own flesh and blood, that she walked past for God knows how many days before calling an ambulance.

‘How could you do that, see that, smell that, feel that and do nothing? That is pure evil.’

Mitigating, Jennifer Dempster KC said Neill had expressed ‘genuine remorse’.

Earlier this morning, Neill had told her: ‘This does not end for me today. This will be something I will carry for the rest of my life. I will never forgive myself for what has happened.’

Judge Marks noted Neill, who had anxiety and depression, was ‘completely unable’ to care for her sister and ‘incapable of seeking help’.

He added that it was ‘impossible to accept’ she had been unaware of the severity of her sister’s condition.

He told her: ‘I also accept that you loved Kelly and you are genuinely and profoundly remorseful for events.’

The judge said he would suspend her sentence due to her ‘personal mitigation’ and because she is not likely to reoffend.

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The scenic village is among the county’s oldest settlements

A pretty village located about six miles from Cambridge offers a “little gem” airfield museum which was once home to an RAF base. Bottisham is a relatively large village with a population of 2,400, as recorded in 2021.

The village was previously known as Bodekysham and Bottlesham and is among the county’s oldest settlements. There is evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years with archaeological finds, including flint tools and Iron Age remains, showing that people have lived there since prehistoric times.

Bottisham underwent a series of changes over the years after several fires destroyed many homes, leading to the rebuilding of the High Street. The village also played a crucial role during the Second World War with the former RAF Bottisham.

The airfield was initially used for RAF operations but later became home to American fighter squadrons and contributed in the Allied war effort, according to Bottisham Parish Council.

After the war, part of the former airfield site became home to Nicholas Copernicus Grammar School for Boys in 1948. Today, the history of the former RAF base is a popular attraction: Bottisham Airfield Museum.

The museum, which opened in 2009, commemorates the former airfield and those who served during the war. It welcomes visitors and offers a café as a pitstop for those enjoying a day there.

The museum has been described by previous visitors on Google as offering “Interesting displays” with “knowledgeable and enthusiastic” volunteers. It was also described as a “little gem”.

Aside from the former airfield and museum, the village hosts a GP surgery, a primary school, a village college, and several pubs, restaurants and shops including The Bell, Lexi’s Café and Bakery, and Bottisham Community Sports and Social Club. The village, perfectly situated between Cambridge and the horse-racing town of Newmarket, offers classic countryside views throughout.

However, beautiful scenery and a rich history come at a cost. House prices in Bottisham averaged £540,750 over the last year, according to Rightmove. The majority of properties sold in the village during the last year were detached properties, selling for an expensive £668,000.

Meanwhile, semi-detached properties sold for an average of £430,00 and terraced reached £388,750. According to Office for National Statistics, the average house price in East Cambridgeshire was provisionally £344,000 in June 2026.

If you hate trying to clean your food waste bin clean and cannot seem to stop flies from getting into the bin, there are a few tricks you can try to keep the flies away.

A binman on TikTok has shared his method of keeping flies away from your food waste bin that might be worth giving a go.

@theno1.binman Keeping your food waste bin clean #simplerrecycling #binday #binman #binmen #Binformation ♬ original sound – The No1 Binman

How to keep flies away from your food waste bin

The No.1 Binman, also called Ashley, posts videos on TikTok giving people advice on how to make sure their bins are collected and kept clean.

In one of his videos, he has shared some advice on how to keep food waste bins clean and avoid attracting flies.

All you have to do is pick up some large compostable food waste bags and place them inside your food waste bin.

You can fill the compostable bin bag with smaller bags throughout the week.

On collection day, you simply tie the large compostable bag up and remove it from the bin.

You can then add a new liner to the bin for the next week.

He said: “It’s that simple, add your other ones inside it.

“As long as you keep the bin lid closed and out of the sun, it’ll keep it nice and clean and it’ll stop the flies from getting in.”

Ashley added that all councils will accept compostable bin bags when collecting waste.

The government website has a few rules on what liners can be used in food waste bins.

The website says: “There is no requirement for caddy liners to be provided to households or for them to be used.

“Where liners are used, you should promote the use of liners that have the lowest carbon and wider environmental impacts.”

Liners that can be used in the bins include:

• bio-based biodegradable plastic
• bio-based compostable plastic
• bio-based non-compostable plastic
• fossil-based non-compostable plastic (for example, polyethylene)
• bio or fossil-based recyclable plastic
• paper
• repurposed plastic bags (originally intended for purposes other than food waste collection)
• reused newspaper

You should not use fossil-based biodegradable plastic or fossil-based compostable plastic liners.

You should check the government website regularly as the list of recommended liner materials is reviewed often.

Will you be using this method to keep flies away from your food waste bin in future? Let us know in the comments.

The Oasis ‘Live in 25’ reunion tour grossed each of the Gallagher brothers around £100million, and is set to be followed by another reunion tour next year.

But until today, the inside story of how and when the warring pair made their peace has never been told.

A feature documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday night with Noel Gallagher describing Liam as ‘delightful’ and saying that, although Liam has never apologised to him, they have managed to rebuild their relationship.

And the pair put on a brotherly display during the photocall earlier in the day as they posed with their arms around each other. 

Noel, 59, said that he was taken aback by his own emotional response to his reconciliation with Liam and had to turn his back on the audience for much of the 41 date tour to hide his tears. 

He said: ‘All the little things that used to annoy us about each other have gone away. We have come out of it now as equals.’

He added: ‘Here is a word which I never would have thought I would say about him: delightful.’ 

He added: ‘We get along now, we text like normal people. The music brought us together.’

The brothers put on a brotherly display at Venice Film Festival on Saturday as they were seen with their arms around each other during the photocall 

The pair’s feature documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger premieres on Saturday night at the prestigious festival 

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Despite the apparent outbreak of peace the Gallagher brothers opted not to submit to a press conference where they could be asked about their relationship. 

Director Will Lovelace said: ‘They seem to be getting on pretty well.’

In the documentary, where they are both interviewed, Liam notes that the make up was effected: ‘Without saying a word’. 

He never apologised to his brother despite their infamous rows in Oasis before the 2009 break up, and the sniping in the years which followed, including slurs against Noel’s daughter Anais and Noel’s second wife Sara.

Indeed, Sara is not even mentioned, despite the fact that it is widely accepted that their divorce paved the way for the truce, with Liam having called her ‘Yoko Ono’ – and worse.

Liam clearly doesn’t want to discuss or say sorry for what happened. He says: ‘Leave it out mate, we had a little argument, you know what I mean.’ 

He later adds: ‘I didn’t mean it to be the way that it was.’

The film makers admitted that the Gallaghers were not really on speaking terms when the filming began, during rehearsals for the tour. 

They travelled separately and the tour promoters unusually only paid them once they had completed all 41 dates because they had such a history of conflict.

Because they weren’t on speaking terms they were interviewed separately initially, with Noel saying that he simply couldn’t envisage sharing a stage with Liam again.

Their first meeting, in a rehearsal room before the tour, is filmed, and neither is able to look the other in the eye. 

Liam enters the room, asking why the drums have a baffle on them and says: ‘Shall we start?’

He leaves at the end of the day the moment his vocal performance is over, leaving the rest of the band to finish the track as the door swings behind him.

Noel later says to his bandmates: ‘He comes in a bad mood. He leaves in a bad mood. He just comes in and then f***s off.’

Writer Steven Knight said: ‘We didn’t really know how it was going to go when we started. These are British working class men, they are not going to hug and kiss each other.

Noel, 59, said that he was taken aback by his own emotional response to his reconciliation with Liam and had to turn his back on the audience for much of the 41 date tour to hide his tears

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He said: ‘All the little things that used to annoy us about each other have gone away. We have come out of it now as equals’

Liam opted for his signature khaki colour and aviator shades for the photocall 

Because they weren’t on speaking terms they were interviewed separately initially, with Noel saying that he simply couldn’t envisage sharing a stage with Liam again

The brothers were joined by their artistic director Alberto Barbera 

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Despite the apparent outbreak of peace the Gallagher brothers opted not to submit to a press conference where they could be asked about their relationship

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger will launch on Imax screens and in cinemas in November

‘It wasn’t until they were into the tour that they were in a place where they were able to sit down with each other. ‘

Liam refused to do a run through on the eve of their first concert, in Cardiff last year, and showed up for the event with 20 minutes to go. 

Noel is seen nervously pacing the loading bay waiting for him. He says that when Liam arrives: ‘He asks: “What’s the catering like?” and he adds that he is astonished when Liam grabs his hand so that they arrive on the stage hand in hand.

Liam, never one for too much introspection, says: ‘You just have to put on your big boy pants and get on with it. Do it well and move people.’

As the 41 date tour goes on, their children meet each other for the first time and relations thaw. 

Noel has Sonny and Donovan with ex wife Sara and Anais with first wife Meg Mathews.

Liam has Lennon, Molly and Gene who went on tour, and love child Gemma who lives in New York.

Noel says: ‘My kids met his kids. They didn’t know each other they have never met they are all best friends now.’ 

Liam adds: ‘They are loving it – f***ing spangled every night.’

Initially, Noel believes that even though they have agreed to the tour they will not make up. 

He says: ‘I was born with one fatal flaw in my character: I will not forgive people. That is something I was born with. I haven’t got any forgiveness in me at all.’

Of his brother he says: ‘He’s a man who truly does not give a f***. He is who he is and that’s the way of that. He’s not going to change. He’s not going to come to us, we have to go to him.’

Later in the documentary they are interviewed together with Noel laughing at Liam’s jokes and saying: ‘I forgot how funny he was.’

Director Will Lovelace said: ‘There was definite tension and, from our perspective as observers, that didn’t dissipate until that first moment when the expectant energy of the crowds met the nervousness of the band. 

‘That was a real moment of alchemy. It was like something incredibly special happens when these people who’ve been waiting 16 years for this momentous thing to happen got it.’

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger will launch on Imax screens and in cinemas in November, and the directors say that they hope that the fans who couldn’t get – or afford – tickets will finally get as close as possible to the experience of having been there.

They added that they counted up the number of f-bombs which were included in the edit from the potty-mouthed brothers: 179.

The US military says it has hit three Iran-linked oil tankers after ballistic missiles were launched towards two of its warships in the region.

US Central Command (Centcom) said on Saturday it had “permanently disabled” a tanker near Kharg Island and another near the Strait of Hormuz, and “completely destroyed” a third in the Gulf of Oman.

Centcom said it “successfully evaded” multiple attacks from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting a US aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. No American troops were harmed, it said in a statement.

Iranian state media earlier reported that one of its oil tankers had been struck by US missiles off the coast of Kharg Island.

“Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost – taking out three of yours,” said Admiral Brad Cooper, Centcom’s commander.

“We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.”

The strikes come nearly a week after renewed attacks between the US and Iran, which followed a month of relative calm between the warring sides.

The US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February, with Iran responding by attacking Israel, US bases and allied states in the Gulf, and effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz to marine traffic.