Oasis are vulgar, over-hyped, under-talented and the face of yob Britain

Summer is nearly over and so too are our holidays. But joyously and unexpectedly, one final chink of bright sunshine has appeared on the horizon to drive away our back-to-school blues: Oasis, the most overrated band in the history of British music, have finally done the decent thing and split.

This isn't just another desperate publicity stunt designed to boost what little interest there is left in their ailing brand. At least let's hope not.

This time, according to the band's chief songwriter, Noe