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Sir Paul McCartney says ‘it’s good to be back’ as UK leg of tour begins

The Beatles star played the Co-op Live arena in Manchester.

Evening Standard

Sam Fender review – cathartic songs delivered with passion and a humble presence

Even when the entire crowd of 23,000 are bellowing his ‘whoah-oh-ohs’, understated Fender quips ‘got some singers here, haven’t we?’ as if performing in a local boozer

The Guardian - UK

Derek Chisora: ‘Sometimes tears come out... then you have to be an animal’

Interview: Whether you want him to or not, the 41-year-old heavyweight won’t stop yet. Next up? Otto Wallin

The Independent UK

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Sam Fender announces three huge stadium headline shows to promote new album ‘People Watching’

In a record booking that overtakes The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender has announced three huge stadium headline shows for next summer in support of his forthcoming new album ‘People Watching’.

BANG Premier

Jake Hadley has message for ‘idiot,’ ‘clown’ Muhammad Mokaev after UFC 304

Jake Hadley pulled off a short-notice upset to get back to .500 in the UFC when he outworked Caolan Loughran at UFC 304.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Oban Elliott changes ‘infamous’ definition, wants spot on another big card after UFC 304

Former Cage Warriors standout Oban Elliott has won seven straight.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Modestas Bukauskas likes the submission win at UFC 304, but loves he got to take his time

Former Cage Warriors light heavyweight champion Modestas Bukauskas now has won five of his past six.

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Sam Patterson says his fight IQ was always going to be too high for Kiefer Crosbie at UFC 304

Sam Patterson has back-to-back first-round submission wins – both of which were passed up for post-fight bonuses.

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Mick Parkin ready for top 15 and UFC headliners – if coaches say he is

Mick Parkin stayed unbeaten and got his first finish in the UFC when he took out Lukasz Brzeski in the first round at UFC 304.

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Shauna Bannon used UFC 304 fight week as a chance to take a break from hectic life

Shauna Bannon got back in the win column after a year on the sidelines when she outworked UFC newcomer Alice Ardelean.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nicki Minaj fans hit out at last-minute gig cancellation after Amsterdam arrest

Fans were gutted after waiting almost three hours for the US rapper to turn up, after her arrest delayed her journey from Amsterdam to Manchester

The Independent UK

Nicki Minaj says sorry to fans as Manchester gig cancelled after arrest

US rapper detained in Amsterdam on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ before being fined by Dutch police

The Guardian - UK

Nicki Minaj’s Manchester show postponed after Netherlands arrest

Rapper detained at Schiphol on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ hours before concert at Co-op Live

The Guardian - UK

Barry Manilow review – mellow master glides through his hits with grace

On his final tour, the 80-year-old gives fans a slick but satisfying treatment of his pleasantly cheesy oeuvre

The Guardian - UK

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Co-op Live: Manchester’s new concert venue was hit by delays, but a false start need not mean it’s blighted forever

The opening of any new business can be a nerve-wracking affair. Will everything work? Will things go wrong? Will the whole enterprise fall flat on its face?

The Guardian - UK

Co-op Live finally hosts first gig after spate of cancellations

£450m Manchester venue opens doors with Elbow concert two weeks after debris falling from ceiling forced shutdown

Evening Standard

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos

The rapper’s show at Co-op Live was cancelled at the last minute on Wednesday due to a ‘technical issue’.

The Guardian - UK

‘Turn the building off and on’: social media schadenfreude over Co-op Live arena

Failure of Manchester venue to open has angered those who paid for travel and hotels for cancelled events

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Olivia Rodrigo Postpones Shows Due To Technical Issues In Manchester

Olivia Rodrigo faces disappointment as she postpones shows at Co-op Live arena due to technical issues, affecting fans and the artist.

The Guardian - UK

Take That move gigs to different Manchester venue over Co-op Live issues

Boyband cites ‘technical issues’ at arena where Olivia Rodrigo, Keane and Peter Kay had also been due to perform

Louder

Lidl By Lidl: High street supermarket chain accepts Liam Gallagher's offer to play in their Manchester store if troubled local arena can't stage his Oasis tribute shows

Could Liam Gallagher rock a Lidl store in Manchester next month? The supermarket is waiting with open aisles

The Guardian - UK

Angry fans seek compensation from Co-op Live after third opening show axed

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie gig cancelled last minute after air conditioning part falls from gantry during soundcheck

Evening Standard

What is the ticket tax MPs are proposing?

Billie Eilish and MPs have backed the idea – now charity wants all massive concerts to give something back

MusicRadar

Is this the most disastrous venue launch of all time? Opening show at Co-op Live cancelled after piece of air conditioning unit falls from the ceiling: "To cancel an event whilst people are queuing to get in is an absolute disgrace!"

After A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's show was axed minutes before the artist was due on stage, two Olivia Rodrigo shows have now been postponed in chaotic opening for £365m venue

The Guardian - UK

Tell us: have you been affected by disruptions at the Co-op Live arena?

We would like to hear from people who have been affected by postponements and cancellations at the Co-op Live arena

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