RETRO: here's what was making Wigan's news in 2000
Thanks to our latest delve into the Wigan Today archives, readers can take a look at what was making the local headlines 23 years ago at the dawn on the new millennium.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 22nd Mar 2023, 15:45 BST
RETRO: 2000
13. RETRO
Firefighters tackle the huge blaze at the Ruberoid Building Products factory in Appley Bridge on Monday 12th of June 2000. Photo: Frank Orrell
Manchester City manager Joe Royle finds the net in Wigan as he officially opens the town's first internet cafe in Rodney House, King Street, on Monday 28th of February 2000.
Helping him out at the netcafe are BETA students and Wigan Technology managing directors Richard Walsh and Steve Halliwell. Photo: Frank Orrell