Simone O'Kane, The Bolton News

Simone O'Kane

The Bolton News

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Past articles by Simone:

Bolton fitness club making a difference in the community

IN THE heart of one of Bolton’s most deprived communities sits Elite Boxing Gym - a club and lifeline for people from all walks of life. → Read More

Darwen Live gets the go ahead with Shaun Ryder headlining

DARWEN Live has been given the go ahead to entertain crowds and music lovers across East Lancashire and beyond. → Read More

Tribute to former rugby ace who died suddenly

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Oldham RUFC player. → Read More

Outstanding progress award for Bolton high school

A HIGH school in Bolton has won an award for outstanding progress. → Read More

Take a look inside this beautiful Simonstone home

A MAGNIFICENT period property of modest proportions evoking a sense of time honoured charm, with historic connections to the Huntroyde Estate. → Read More

They're back! Share your elf on the shelf ideas as Santa's cheeky characters return

IT'S that time of year again as Santa's cheeky elves return. → Read More

Lest we forget. Send us details of your fallen heroes

REMEMBRANCE week will not be the same this year. We want to put together a gallery of pictures featuring your loved ones who have lost their lives at war. Please upload a picture and the details of your fallen hero for us to reminice and give them the reognition that they continue to deserve. → Read More

Lest we forget. Send us details of your fallen heroes

REMEMBRANCE week will not be the same this year. We want to put together a gallery of pictures featuring your loved ones who have lost their lives at war. Please upload a picture and the details of your fallen hero for us to reminice and give them the reognition that they continue to deserve. → Read More

It’s not Ciao Baby for this restaurant

EACH week we have been shining the spotlight on a local restaurant, this time it’s a bit different. As we are in a second lockdown all restaurants… → Read More

Spread Eagle in Mellor makes the switch to takeaways

RESTAURANTS have been forced to close because of the second lockdown. → Read More

A perfect nest for the family on sale for just over £1million

OUR home of the week is a stunning rural property and is on the market for just over £1million. → Read More

Enjoy truly authentic taste of Mediterranean

Restaurant of the week: Ego at The Knowles Arms, Blackburn → Read More

Never forgetting the Pendle Witches’ tragedy

ALICE Nutter was one of the most famous Pendle Witches, here in East Lancashire. → Read More

Could you give these abandoned pets a new home?

BLEAKHOLT Animal Sanctuary has shared pictures of these dogs who are in need of a new home after being abandoned. → Read More

Where are the most haunted places and houses across Bolton?

WITH Halloween just around the corner we want to know about the most haunted houses and spooky sights in and around Bolton. → Read More

Your memories of Tommy Ball's Shoe Store in Blackburn

TOMMY Ball's Shoe Store was one of the most famous shops in Blackburn back in the day. → Read More

What is endometriosis and is it more than just painful periods?

LANCASHIRE GP highlights the symptoms of endometriosis. → Read More

Take a look at these cuties born recently in Bolton

CONGRATULATIONS to all those in Bolton who have welcomed new babies. → Read More

Accrington care home closes down due to coronavirus pressures

A CARE home in Accrington has been forced to close its doors because of the pressures of coronavirus. → Read More

The Bolton Gin Company shipping Iron-Brew flavoured gin to Scotland

A gin inspired by one of Scotland's favourite drinks has proved hugely popular north of the border - and it's not whisky. → Read More