RETRO: See what was making the Wigan news in 2000

This picture gallery from the Wigan Today archive looks back 23 years to news and events in the borough in 2000. It features a few familiar faces.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 22nd Dec 2023, 07:04 BST

Updated 22nd Dec 2023, 07:05 BST

RETRO: 2000

Firefighters tackle the huge blaze at the Ruberoid Building Products factory in Appley Bridge on Monday 12th of June 2000.

1. 2000

Firefighters tackle the huge blaze at the Ruberoid Building Products factory in Appley Bridge on Monday 12th of June 2000. Photo: Frank Orrell

Firefighters tackle the huge blaze at the Ruberoid Building Products factory in Appley Bridge on Monday 12th of June 2000.

2. 2000

Firefighters tackle the huge blaze at the Ruberoid Building Products factory in Appley Bridge on Monday 12th of June 2000. Photo: Frank Orrell

Sarah Davies and Stephen Harrison, from Winstanley, who were married on New Years Day 2000 by Stephen's brother William, centre, at Pemberton Christian Centre.
Wigan Register Office was closed but William, who was a registrar, stepped in and conducted the Millennium service.

3. 2000

Sarah Davies and Stephen Harrison, from Winstanley, who were married on New Years Day 2000 by Stephen's brother William, centre, at Pemberton Christian Centre. Wigan Register Office was closed but William, who was a registrar, stepped in and conducted the Millennium service. Photo: Frank Orrell

A dramatic view of Ashurst Beacon taken to illustrate a feature on country walks in February 2000.

4. 2000

A dramatic view of Ashurst Beacon taken to illustrate a feature on country walks in February 2000. Photo: Frank Orrell