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Hatch on Oxford Road reopens for takeaway collection and delivery

From Thursday 18 June, hungry customers will be able to dip back into the menus of their favourite street food traders.

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Food, drink and retail neighbourhood Hatch is kickstarting the first phase of its reopening plan this week – beginning with a click and collect service. 

From Thursday 18 June, hungry customers can browse the menus of their favourite Hatch street food traders via the Good Eats website and pre-order bespoke street food feasts in any combination via their smartphone. 

Meals will be ready to collect at a COVID-safe waiting area in the courtyard. 

The brand new click and collect service will operate midday to 9pm Thursday to Saturday, and between 11am and 5pm on Sunday.

Food will be available to order from Fuku, Mezze and Herbivorous on opening day.

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KBOM will resume trading on Friday 19 June, whilst Parmageddon will be back in action on 25 June.

All traders will be operating at Hatch under COVID-19 regulations and have completed COVID-safe risk assessments ahead of opening. 

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There will also be a delivery service available for those who live nearby, with the following options in place for each trader:

  • Mezze (via Deliveroo & GoodEats)
  • Fuku (via GoodEats)
  • KBOM  (via Uber Eats, Deliveroo & GoodEats)
  • Herbivorous (via Just Eat & GoodEats)
  • Parmogeddon (direct via WhatsApp & GoodEats)
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Hatch was closed off to the public in March and has been unable to reopen since – leaving 26 independent food traders without a home.

A strategy has now been put in place to help the food & drink hub reopen gradually – enabling outlets to serve customers safely.

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Andrea George, Retail Director at Bruntwood Works, who own and operate Hatch, said: “The closure of the site has been devastating for the small, independent, creative businesses that make up the Hatch family and so we’re working closely with them to support a safe and gradual reopening of the Hatch neighbourhood.

“Our click and collect model is the first step in that process and we’re delighted to be welcoming the traders back from Thursday.”

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Greater Manchester stadiums included in the bid to host the Women’s World Cup confirmed

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The locations for the official UK bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup have been revealed, along with the Greater Manchester football stadiums chosen for the honour.

Not exactly a ground-breaking spoiler, but the FA did make a somewhat curious choice when they shared the news.

In case you hadn’t heard the news earlier this year, our nation has officially thrown its hat into the ring for the Women’s World Cup (WWC) in 2035, with England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all set to offer up their arenas as part of the record-breaking proposal.

Naturally, a region as footy-obsessed as ours and with two of the biggest stadiums in the country was always going to be included, but as mentioned, there was a particular detail that lots of people quickly noticed following the announcement.

Credit: The FA (via X)

Have you spotted it yet?…

Yes, in a slightly bizarre but ultimately innocuous turn of events, Etihad Stadium – home of Manchester City FC – has been selected, as was the world-famous ‘Theatre of Dreams‘, the only difference being that it was listed separately from the city itself.

Instead, Man United’s iconic home turf, Old Trafford, has been listed as just that: in Trafford, specifically, as opposed to simply being listed in the same section as its sky blue counterpart.

Now, while it’s true that all 10 boroughs have their own identity, culture (not to mention some subscribing to still being part of Lancashire or even Cheshire), it did strike us and others as a bit odd to put that rather iconic and equally historic venue down as almost separate from the city.

Many would argue that one of the things Manchester is best known for around the globe is the team of Red Devils that play at that ground.

Naturally, ‘Cityzens‘ have had their fair share of fun with the post and, conversely, there’s been plenty of retorts regarding ‘supporters from Stockport’, as you would expect…

Nevertheless, we’re just glad to see the Etihad and Old Trafford continuing to cater to some of the biggest dates on the sporting calendar.

Some have actually argued that the region should have been given opportunities to host more stadiums and/or games as part of the market pitch, as the likes of both Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic’s stadiums were floated as viable or even better alternatives, capacity-wise.

Either way, with the 22 venues that have been selected for the UK’s bid for the 2035 Women’s World Cup and us Brits currently unopposed in the race to secure the tournament, the FA are going all-in for the 48-team competition, which would be “the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the UK.”

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Wolf Alice at AO Arena, Manchester – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour

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London-formed rock band Wolf Alice are now on the road for their UK tour, and they’re visiting AO Arena in Manchester to put a ‘Smile’ on our faces.

We’re trying our best to be ‘Formidable Cool’, but when Wolf Alice come to town, we think everyone is allowed to lose it a little bit.

Known for bangers like ‘Don’t Delete the Kisses’, ‘Silk’ and ‘Lipstick On The Glass’, just to name a few, this band have built a cult following thanks to their always-impressive discography.

15 years since forming and just over 10 years since their debut album My Love Is Cool hit airwaves, with their lead singles ‘Fluffy’ and ‘Bros’, just three months later, they’ve been on a roll since. Now, Wolf Alice are playing their biggest Manc gigs to date at none other than our iconic 21,000-seater venue, AO Arena.

Gig guide | Wolf Alice at AO Arena Manchester

Wolf Alice's upcoming gig is taking place at AO Arena in Manchester on Friday 28 November / Credit: Press Shots (via Supplied)
Wolf Alice’s upcoming gig is taking place at AO Arena in Manchester on Friday 28 November / Credit: Press Shots (via Supplied)

Wolf Alice UK tour dates

  • Fri 28 November – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
  • Sat 29 November – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Mon 1 December – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Tue 2 December – London, UK – The O2
  • Wed 3 December – London, UK – The O2
  • Fri 5 December – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
  • Sun 7 December – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
  • Mon 8 December – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

Wolf Alice tickets for AO Arena gig

This band might be bigger than any ‘Giant Peach’ you could possibly think, but you might just be able to get your hand on a ticket or two for the last Wolf Alice gig in Manchester on their final night this Friday, 28 November.

Stop ‘Leaning Against the Wall’ and get onto your favourite ticket site as there are still a handful of tickets for Wolf Alice’s upcoming Manchester show available right HERE.

Wolf Alice setlist

  • Thorns
  • Bloom Baby Bloom
  • White Horses
  • Formidable Cool
  • Just Two Girls
  • Leaning Against the Wall
  • How Can I Make It Ok?
  • The Sofa
  • Bros
  • Safe From Heartbreak (If You Never Fall in Love)
  • Safe in the World
  • Bread Butter Tea Sugar
  • Yuk Foo
  • Play the Greatest Hits
  • Silk
  • Play It Out
  • Giant Peach
  • Smile
  • Don’t Delete the Kisses

What are the stage times for Wolf Alice in Manchester?

AO Arena has a curfew of 11pm, meaning you can get home in time for some ‘Bread Butter Tea Sugar’ before the early hours.

There’s not one but two incredible acts set to support Wolf Alice, and it’s none other than former-FRIGS lead singer, Bria Salmena, as well as American rock trio, Sunflower Bean.

Doors for this event are opening from 6pm, and Wolf Alice are expected to take the stage from around 7:30pm onwards before combining into a supergroup in time for closing time.

Getting to AO Arena

Tram

For those of you heading to AO Arena, luckily, it’s connected to Manchester Victoria Station, and it has an integrated Metrolink stop to make your life even easier.

Head along the pink, light blue or yellow lines directly to the Victoria stop, and you can get off the tram literally spitting distance from the arena. You can find the full map HERE.

Train

Considering this live entertainment venue is situated right in the middle of one of Manchester’s most frequented stations, concertgoers should find no problem getting to the arena, wherever they are.

Bus

A variety of buses cover AO Arena and Victoria Station on their route, such as the 2 bus, which stops just a one-minute walk away from the venue.

A full list of buses and their routes can be found HERE.

Getting there by car and parking

The Arena has its own official CitiPark, with 958 car parking spaces, including 40 Blue Badge parking bays, which can be booked in advance.

Alternatively, anyone attending a gig can park at their nearest train station and jump on a train service or the various Metrolink park and ride facilities.

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Walk/cycle

Greater Manchester now also offers the option to hire bikes through the Beryl app, with riders able to locate, unlock, get to their destination and then safely lock up the bike all through an easy-to-use app.

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