9 d. ago Iconic British trainer brand loved by Paul Weller and the Gallaghers sold to Japanese investment firm

An iconic British brand, which recently celebrated its 120th birthday, has been sold to a Japanese conglomerate.

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1 week ago Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder reveals devastating reason he had to miss Stone Roses’ Mani’s funeral

HAPPY Mondays singer Shaun Ryder missed Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s funeral with pneumonia. Shaun, 63, said he and Black Grape bandmate Paul Leveridge caught the lung condition as they were finishing a tour on December 20. He told BBC Breakfast: “I got back the day before Mani’s funeral and collapsed, and so I...

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1 week ago Shaun Ryder collapsed from pneumonia in horror health battle before Mani's funeral

Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder has revealed he was unable to attend Stone Roses legend Mani's funeral in December due to a horror health battle with pneumonia

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3 w. ago Stone Roses legend Mani's funeral in photographs as mourners paid tribute

It's clear just how many lives Mani touched when you look at all the love he is receiving today.

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3 w. ago Incredible pictures shows Manchester coming together in final farewell to Mani

The funeral of local legend Stone Roses star Gary 'Mani' Mounfield took place at Manchester Cathedral

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3 w. ago Manchester music and football stars gather for funeral of Stone Roses’ Mani

Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham and former bandmates among the mourners at Manchester cathedralThe Stone Roses singer, Ian Brown, has remembered his bandmate Gary “Mani” Mounfield as a “true musical comrade” and “always a beautiful soul and spirit” as hundreds gathered for the charismatic bassist’s funeral.Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, Peter Hook, Tim Burgess, Bez, David Beckham and Gary Neville were among the mourners at the service at Manchester Cathedral on Monday morning. Outside, fans packed the street. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago "Mani Forever": Ian Brown's heartbreaking speech in tribute to rock icon at Manchester Cathedral

Ian Brown was the first to speak at the funeral service for Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, paying emotional tribute to the "non-stop human laugh machine" and calling for a 50ft statue in his honour

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3 w. ago David Beckham's touching moment as he pays tribute at Mani's funeral

The former Manchester United and England star paid his respects to the Stone Roses legend

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3 w. ago Liam Gallagher carries Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's coffin at Stone Roses bassist's funeral

Gallagher carried the coffin alongside fellow Stone Roses members Alan “Reni” Wren and John Squire

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3 w. ago Goodbye Mani: These 12 pictures show the stars arriving at Stone Roses star Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral at Manchester Cathedral

Crowds gathered to remember one of Manchester’s most-loved musical sons.

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3 w. ago Gary 'Mani' Mounfield: Stars including Liam Gallagher turn out for Stone Roses bassist's funeral

Among those paying respects are former Stone Roses bandmates Ian Brown, John Squire and Aziz Ibrahim and Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie

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3 w. ago Stars attend Stone Roses legend Mani's funeral including Liam Gallagher and David Beckham

Friends, family and famous faces from the music world came together to say their goodbyes

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3 w. ago Stone Roses, Oasis, David Beckham and world of rock attend Mani's funeral in Manchester

The rock 'n' roll world was out in support as Manchester said a sad farewell to Stone Roses legend Mani. His former bandmates and fellow Manc icons including Liam Gallagher were out in full force as well as the likes of David Beckham, Paul Weller and Tim Burgess

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3 w. ago Stars say goodbye to Mani: David Beckham, Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, Bonehead, Primal Scream and musician's old bandmates join mourners at The Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral

Those arriving have included Ian Brown, Paul Weller, Tim Burgess, David Beckham and Oasis's Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, after bassist Mani died last month aged 63.

Culture

3 w. ago Stone Roses legend Mani laid to rest as bandmate and Oasis stars arrive at funeral

Stone Roses legend Gary "Mani" Mounfield is being laid to rest in Manchester today. Mourners have been lining the street to celebrate his life and there are plenty of famous faces in attendance too

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3 w. ago Stone Roses legend Mani laid to rest as bandmate and Oasis stars attend funeral

Stone Roses legend Gary "Mani" Mounfield is being laid to rest in Manchester today. Mourners have been lining the street to celebrate his life and there are plenty of famous faces in attendance too

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3 w. ago Oasis stars Bonehead and Andy Bell amongst mourners at Mani funeral

Mourners will be say their goodbyes to Stone Roses star Gary 'Mani' Mounfield this morning

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3 w. ago Mani funeral LIVE: The Stone Roses star laid to rest as fans line the streets

The funeral of Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, who died last month aged 63, is taking place today

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3 w. ago Mani funeral LIVE updates as Manchester pays tribute to Stone Roses legend

The funeral of the music legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, who died last month aged 63, is taking place today

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3 w. ago The tragic love story of The Stone Roses legend Mani and his late wife Imelda: Gary Mounfield passed away two years after she died from cancer

The Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield and his late wife Imelda's happy 25-year love story ended in a tragedy.

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