Ian Brown has urged Liam and Noel Gallagher to pursue solo careers following the demise of Oasis.

Speaking from experience Brown said that going solo is "a fine way to be" and that he "heartily recommends it".

Brown also lamented Oasis' downfall during an interview with the Press Association.

He said: "What's a shame is that they're brothers. From being 10 and six scrapping on the carpet in the front room, now they are doing it in public and worldwide - I think that's a bit of a shame for them."

(by David Renshaw)