RETRO: Here's what was making the news in Wigan in 2006

Charity events, drama and a lost dog found are some of the stories we covered 17 years ago in 2006.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 23rd Feb 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO – 2006

Participants in the annual Race For Life for Cancer Research UK in happy mood as they finish the course at Haigh Hall on Wednesday 28th of June 2006.

1. 2006

Participants in the annual Race For Life for Cancer Research UK in happy mood as they finish the course at Haigh Hall on Wednesday 28th of June 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

Pupils of Millbrook Primary School, Shevington, release balloons at the end of a Super Learning week culminating in them dressing up in the colours of the World Cup teams and a balloon race organised by the school and parents on Friday June 9th 2006.

2. 2006

Pupils of Millbrook Primary School, Shevington, release balloons at the end of a Super Learning week culminating in them dressing up in the colours of the World Cup teams and a balloon race organised by the school and parents on Friday June 9th 2006. Photo: Frank Orrell

A dragon boat race on Scotmans Flash, Wigan, part of the Flash Festival in 2006.

3. 2006

A dragon boat race on Scotmans Flash, Wigan, part of the Flash Festival in 2006. Photo: staff

Wigan Warriors mascot joins kids for the Rose Bridge roman day.

4. 2006

Wigan Warriors mascot joins kids for the Rose Bridge roman day. Photo: staff