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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 highly anticipated grand opening of Co-op Live in Manchester has hit a major setback, with Peter Kay’s show postponed due to power supply issues. Behind the scenes, there has been a desperate scramble to get the arena ready, with concerns raised about safety and unfinished work. On Saturday, a test event was reduced from 11,000 to 4,000 attendees, and sources have alleged that morale among workers is at an all-time low.

Comedian Peter Kay has expressed disappointment over the postponement of his opening performances at the newly built Co-op Live arena in Manchester, originally scheduled for this week. The postponement was announced with less than 48 hours’ notice due to issues with the venue’s capacity for a test event on Saturday. Kay’s shows have been rescheduled for April 29 and 30, with the venue citing the need for additional testing and system completion. The £350 million arena, which boasts a seating capacity of 23,500, is expected to create thousands of jobs and host various events, including Harry Styles concerts.