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“Let’s open this venue properly shall we?”: After Peter Kay drama, fans in tears and a falling ventilation unit... Co-op Live is finally here - but was it worth it?
Co-Op Live
It's been plagued by delays, cancellations and rescheduled gigs, but on Tuesday night Co-op Live finally opened its doors
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Review: Elbow bring an uplifting note as Co-op Live puts opening misery behind it
Co-Op Live
The curtain finally came up... and Elbow threw it wide
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LIVE: Co-op Live opening TONIGHT with huge Elbow gig after weeks of chaos - latest updates
Co-Op Live
Co-op Live is set to open this evening following a number of delays and 'technical issues', with Bury band Elbow headlining
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'Most of these shows wouldn't be here without us' - Co-op Live boss
Co-Op Live
"This building will have a greater economic impact than any project in Manchester, period."
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Chester Zoo is opening safari lodges for visitors to watch giraffes from their rooms
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Some of the lodges will overlook the lake, while others will overlook a savannah-style enclosure complete with roaming giraffes
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"Are we spending more than anyone anticipated? Yes, but it will be worth it": The eye-watering TRUE cost of Co-op Live after arena hit with calamitous delays
Co-Op Live
It's now a £400million arena... and the costs will rise further
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Tripadvisor names Manchester as one of the UK's top spots to visit
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Tripadvisor has published its Summer Travel Index with Manchester named among the top ten destinations in the country
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10 amazing things to do in Greater Manchester this May
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There's a lot in the calendar for the month ahead, including two bank holiday weekends packed with events
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'I went to the UK's top seaside destination for less than a fiver and had the best day out'
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A cheap coach ticket led me to uncover the hidden gems at one of the country's top seaside resorts
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Elbow at Co-op Live - seating plan, support, set times, parking and everything you need to know
Co-Op Live
The Bury band will officially open the £365m venue this week
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Things to do with the kids this May half term 2024 across Greater Manchester
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There's something for everyone over the school break
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Inside the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant tucked away in Manchester’s former natural history museum
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The new Persian bread kitchen is from the team behind one of the Michelin Guide’s favourite dining destinations
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'Are you serious?': Richard Ashcroft on his big Wigan homecoming, hermit life... and the state of pies
Wigan
The Wigan homecoming of Richard Ashcroft has been years in the making, and he tells Dianne Bourne why it's more than just a gig for the music icon
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The hidden café serving up incredible pancakes with queues down the street
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It's not the only business booming in the former mining town
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The best new restaurants and bars opening in Greater Manchester in May 2024
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All the new restaurants and bars coming to Manchester - including 'un-fussy' fine dining spots and Irish bars and tequila pop-ups
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Manchester's best 15 bars - from rooftop retreat to drinking den
Manchester Bars
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The 53 best restaurants in and around Manchester right now
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The 50 best pubs in Greater Manchester
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Family & Kids
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo is opening safari lodges for visitors to watch giraffes from their rooms
Some of the lodges will overlook the lake, while others will overlook a savannah-style enclosure complete with roaming giraffes
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Families on Universal Credit can get free or cheap tickets for days out at these attractions
Manchester Family
Parents can get discounted zoo, museum, RHS Garden tickets and more
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McDonald's removes iconic feature from Happy Meal boxes for first time ever
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David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Lionel Messi celebrated in ‘heroic’ new exhibition at National Football Museum
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SATs have started, see if you can answer these questions for 10 year olds
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McDonald's announces huge summer menu shake up - including two brand new items
A wave of new additions will be added to the McDonald's menu in just a couple of weeks
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Woman's 'game-changing' hack for cutting cheese into perfect slices every time
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A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing her 'game-changing' hack for cutting cheese into perfectly even chunky slices every time — and it's really simple
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First look inside Manchester Arndale's huge new King Pins bowling alley and games venue with mini golf, darts and karaoke
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There's duck-pins, curling, PLY pizzas and even frozen cocktails ready to enjoy
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One of Manchester's most popular chicken shops has been 'operating illegally for 18 months'
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The owners have apologised
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Manchester San Carlo restaurant forced to temporarily close after storm drama
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The famous Italian on King Street was one of many businesses struck by the rain storm in Manchester on Sunday night
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Music & Nightlife
Take That
Take That planning 'special things' for Co-op Live gigs, says arena boss
Now the arena has fully opened, Take That fans can look forward to the band's June gigs and the promise of something special, says Co-op Live's boss
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“Let’s open this venue properly shall we?”: After Peter Kay drama, fans in tears and a falling ventilation unit... Co-op Live is finally here - but was it worth it?
Co-Op Live
It's been plagued by delays, cancellations and rescheduled gigs, but on Tuesday night Co-op Live finally opened its doors
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Co-op Live boss gives Olivia Rodrigo Manchester gigs update as he admits 'it's up to her'
Co-Op Live
Olivia is currently playing the last of her UK gigs in London this week
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Taylor Swift fans can still get UK Eras Tour resale tickets despite selling out in 'record time'
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Despite all 15 stops on Taylor Swift's UK leg of her Eras Tour selling out, fans can still get tickets
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"Are we spending more than anyone anticipated? Yes, but it will be worth it": The eye-watering TRUE cost of Co-op Live after arena hit with calamitous delays
Co-Op Live
It's now a £400million arena... and the costs will rise further
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Theatre
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Ex-This Morning doctor Ranj Singh to make musical theatre debut at Manchester Opera House
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Jason Manford announces return to panto as Prince Charming at Manchester Opera House
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Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley makes her musical theatre debut alongside Katie Tonkinson and Alex James-Hatton
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Review: 42 Balloons - catch this new musical while you can as it's flying high
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“Let’s open this venue properly shall we?”: After Peter Kay drama, fans in tears and a falling ventilation unit... Co-op Live is finally here - but was it worth it?
It's been plagued by delays, cancellations and rescheduled gigs, but on Tuesday night Co-op Live finally opened its doors
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Review: Elbow bring an uplifting note as Co-op Live puts opening misery behind it
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The curtain finally came up... and Elbow threw it wide
"Are we spending more than anyone anticipated? Yes, but it will be worth it": The eye-watering TRUE cost of Co-op Live after arena hit with calamitous delays
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It's now a £400million arena... and the costs will rise further
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Now the arena has fully opened, Take That fans can look forward to the band's June gigs and the promise of something special, says Co-op Live's boss
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A wave of new additions will be added to the McDonald's menu in just a couple of weeks
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Some of the lodges will overlook the lake, while others will overlook a savannah-style enclosure complete with roaming giraffes
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It's been plagued by delays, cancellations and rescheduled gigs, but on Tuesday night Co-op Live finally opened its doors
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Rebecca Joynes denies six counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child
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Popular Prestwich coffee bar to close - but owners opening new 'hidden' bar across town
Bury Council
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