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Manchester’s Co-op Live arena faced challenges during its opening week, echoing the problematic opening of Manchester Arena in 1995. Meanwhile, a Tameside man’s incredible marathon journey after a cardiac arrest inspires, and Manchester’s Michelin-starred Mana restaurant expands its hours and lowers prices. Concerns arise over cancer diagnosis delays in Greater Manchester hospitals, prompting calls for action. A new walking trail highlights the city’s green spaces, offering a refreshing way to explore. Stay tuned for updates on the Benidorm manhunt, a tragic bridge fall, Carlos Tevez’s hospitalization, and a father’s disappointment over defibrillator rejection.

The UFC has announced its return to the UK, with Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena hosting the event on July 27. However, the decision has drawn criticism from fans due to the late timings of the prelims (11pm BST) and main card (3am BST) to align with US prime time. Despite this, UFC President Dana White expressed excitement about the event, teasing potential title defenses for Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall. Fan favorites Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, Arnold Allen, and Michael Page are also expected to feature.

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has criticized comments made by the executive director of Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena, Gary Roden, regarding grassroots music venues. Roden stated that some smaller venues in the UK are “poorly run” and dismissed calls for a £1 ticket levy on all gigs arena-sized and above. MVT CEO Mark Davyd called Roden’s comments “disrespectful and disingenuous,” highlighting the irony of such remarks on the week that Co-Op Live’s own launch was postponed due to logistical issues. Davyd emphasized that grassroots venues face significant challenges and require direct investment for talent development, not training programs.

The highly anticipated opening shows of Peter Kay at the Co-Op Live arena have been postponed due to the venue’s unavailability. The arena will open its doors to the public on April 27th, hosting The Black Keys performance. Despite the setbacks, the venue has announced a packed schedule of events, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Take That, Liam Gallagher, Eagles, and many more.

Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena has postponed its official opening due to incomplete construction. While Peter Kay’s opening gigs have been rescheduled, The Black Keys’ performance on Saturday, April 27, remains unaffected and will mark the venue’s inaugural public event.