During the first gigs in Cardiff the band honoured Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota after his death at the age of 28. Starting their first of five nights in Manchester, Noel paid tribute to actress Caroline Aherne, which was met with support from the crowd, reports the Manchester Evening News.

LIAM and Noel Gallagher walked on stage hand-in-hand on Friday night as Oasis launched the first of their five hometown shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park. It was a return to their roots following

Oasis have finally taken to the stage at Heaton Park in Manchester for their first homecoming gig in 16 years - and Noel Gallagher issued a message to the crowd