Lydia Ransome, Author at Salford Now

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Melanie Blake returns to Salford with the brilliantly funny ‘The Thunder Girls’ at The Lowry

By Lydia Ransome 26th September 2019 Features, Reviews, Theatre 0 comments

“23 years ago I was in Salford as a homeless teenager” Melanie Blake, author, columnist and manager to the stars, […]

Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey comments on Thomas Cook collapse

By Lydia Ransome 24th September 2019 News 0 comments

Salford & Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey has voiced her opinions on the collapse of airline Thomas Cook. Long-Bailey took to […]

TFGM release Traffic management plans for Metrolink Trafford Park line construction

By Lydia Ransome 9th May 2017 News 0 comments

From 8th May, changes to traffic routes will commence as construction of the Trafford Park line, due for completion in […]

Piccadilly Gardens re-opens to the public after £400,000 revamp

By Lydia Ransome 2nd May 2017 News 0 comments

Piccadilly Gardens re-opened to the public last week after undergoing £400,000 in renovation works including restoration of the green space […]

Colleagues pay respects after death of man in Chorlton

By Lydia Ransome 25th April 2017 News, Regional News 0 comments

Distraught colleagues of the Chorlton man killed as he tried to stop car thieves have paid tribute to the 35-year-old […]

PREVIEW: Crolla V Linares Boxing Rematch 25th March

By Lydia Ransome 21st March 2017 Boxing, Sport 0 comments

Manchester born Anthony Crolla will face WBA champion Jorge Linares this Saturday in a battle for the lightweight boxing title. […]

Keegan Hirst receives support from Uni of Salford Rugby team

By Lydia Ransome 28th February 2017 Rugby League, Sport 0 comments

RUGBY League’s first gay player, Keegan Hirst, has been given support by the University of Salford’s Men’s team who hope more […]

Exotic dancers appear on Metrolink trams in Manchester

By Lydia Ransome 21st February 2017 News 0 comments

EXOTIC dancers appeared on Manchester’s Metrolink this morning. Dancers, dressed in exotic outfits, surprised commuters this morning with some live dancing […]

National Pizza Day in Manchester-9th February

By Lydia Ransome 7th February 2017 Uncategorised 0 comments

FORGET Valentine’s Day, Thursday 9th February is National Pizza Day. Manchester restaurants are celebrating the occasion with some fab offers! Head down […]