Peter Kay: Last News

Police swarmed a street near two primary schools after a man was reportedly seen with a gun in Wigan. The man is reported to have made threats with the weapon before fleeing the scene in Billinge on Monday (April 22).

Police and fire chiefs have remained silent on why they raised safety concerns about Manchester's new Co-op Live arena before venue bosses were forced to postpone Peter Kay's two launch gigs.

Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram system is celebrating a Personal Best - recorded on the day of the Manchester Marathon.

Peter Kay shows.The Bolton comedian was due to perform tomorrow (April 23) and Wednesday (April 24) but following a test gig featuring Rick Astley at the weekend, it has been decided that the dates will be moved to next Monday (April 29) and Tuesday (30) due to the venue’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.A statement from the venue said: “Following our first test event on Saturday, regretfully we have made the difficult decision to reschedule our two opening performances by Peter Kay. It is critical to ensure we have a consistent total power supply to our fully electric sustainable venue, the completion of which is a few days behind.An important update from Co-op Live.

A gangster who once led the feared Gooch Gang has died in prison. Lee 'Cabbo' Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert, 24.

New Manchester venue Co-op Live arena has announced that two upcoming Peter Kay gigs have been rescheduled, following concerns which were raised during the arena's first test event on Saturday.The venue had its first event on Saturday evening, although a number of ticket holders were told their tickets had been cancelled just a hour before the concert kicked off.Those who were able to attend saw Rick Astley, Danny Jones, and Everything Everything take to the stage. However, this test event appears to have sparked concerns that the building isn't quite ready just yet, leading to the cancellation of Peter's upcoming gigs.

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Peter Kay’s huge gig at Manchester’s brand new Co-op Live arena has been cancelled. The comedian's second show at the venue on Wednesday evening (April 24) has also been cancelled.

It's been years in the making, but Co-op Live Arena's opening season has finally arrived. A 'test event' with Rick Astley headlining takes place tonight (Saturday, April 20), welcoming the first 11,000 fans to set foot in the venue at a cut-price £5 a ticket.

Ticket holders have been turned away from a test event at Manchester's huge new arena just hours before the show was due to start.

It's been five years since Peter Kay 's Car Share last aired on BBC One, but fans of the comedy are always hoping for John and Kayleigh's return. Now star Sian Gibson - who plays Kayleigh in the comedy - has given an update on whether Car Share will ever be back on our screens. Sian - who is starring in new BBC comedy Mammoth - revealed that it's unlikely that we'll be getting any more Car Share as creator and co-star Peter is on tour.

Coronation Street's Amy Robbins, who plays Daisy Midgeley's (Charlotte Jordan) estranged mum Christina Boyd, was so excited to join the cast that she cried when she first heard she got the part. Christina made her first appearance on the show last year and is gearing up to strut down those famous cobbles once more. But what might be a surprise to some is that this isn't Amy's first time starring in a soap.

Jennie McAlpine recently made a much-welcomed return to screens as Fiz Dobbs in Coronation Street. She left the cobbles in early 2023 as she landed a new job in Norwich where she worked at a different factory as a supervisor, upon the suggestion of serial killer Stephen Reid.

Sally Lindsay is best known for her role as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street. But the 50-year-old actor from Manchester is set to make waves with her new Channel 5 drama, Love Rat.

Paddy McGuinness has been supported after he shared a heartbreaking message about missing 'unconditional love'. The Bolton-born comic and presenter is often known for his cheeky, tongue-in-cheek updates on social media.

Ever since Christine and Paddy McGuinness announced their split in 2022, the pair have remained amicable and they co-parent under the same roof in their family home in Cheshire for the sake of their kids. Paddy – best known for shows such as Take Me Out and Max And Paddy’s Road To Nowhere with fellow comedian Peter Kay – has kept pretty tight-lipped about their impending divorce. But the comedian’s latest stories on his dating escapades have left Christine feeling “deeply hurt” as he lifted the lid for the first time on how he was ready to throw his hat back in the ring.

The 23,500-capacity arena is scheduled to open its doors on Tuesday, April 23 when Peter Kay will play the first of two consecutive stand-up dates there.Liam Gallagher, Take That, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Keane are among the acts who have been announced to perform at Co-Op Live in the coming months. It’ll also stage the 2024 MTV European Music Awards later this year.The new venue, which is the UK’s largest indoor arena, is located opposite Manchester’s Etihad Stadium, and features a “unique bowl design” that will bring fans “closer to the artist than at other arenas of equivalent size”, according to a spokesperson.Recently, Co-Op Live and the existing, 21-000 capacity AO Arena in the city came to blows in a licensing row.

Spring is well and truly on the way - and for music-lovers across the region, it signifies much more than just a change of season, but also an abundance of live shows on the horizon to look forward to and enjoy.

Muse, Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa.“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “With music at the very heart of Manchester’s rich creative heritage, this vibrant city – with the state-of-the-art Co-op Live – will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.”Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, added: “As a city that is known the world over for our legendary music scene, MTV could not have picked a better place for this year’s EMAs.“With the expertise, experience and reputation we also have for delivering successful, world-class events, we’re confident Manchester will provide a superb platform for the best MTV EMAs yet, and look forward to welcoming MTV and the global music community to our city for what is set to be an epic celebration of music and artists.

Stephen Merchant, known for his comedic brilliance and towering height, has become a household name both on and off screen. With a reported net worth of £26.6 million, he's cemented his status as the UK's richest comedian, surpassing industry heavyweights like Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais.

Peter Kay has been announced as the opening act at the UK’s new largest indoor arena in Manchester.The Bolton comedian will perform on the opening night of the 23,500-capacity venue at Co-op Live on April 23.Liam Gallagher, Take That, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Keane have also been announced to perform at the venue in the coming months.Co-op general manager Gary Roden said Kay was the “perfect” opening act for the venue, who “embodies what this city is about” (via BBC).. @peterkay_co_uk will be the first act to perform at Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena, on 23 April 2024!Tickets on sale 10am Friday 23rd Feb✨https://t.co/Ffro2jrrJb pic.twitter.com/dZbWWal9IW— Co-op Live (@TheCoopLive) February 19, 2024“When you think of Manchester, it’s hard not to think of Peter Kay,” Roden said.