FLASHBACK: see what was making the news in Wigan 40 years ago

Step back in time four decades and see what was making the Wigan news in 1983.

By Charles Graham

Published 11th Aug 2023, 04:55 BST

We’ve developments at Wigan Pier, a political rally, Shaun Edwards signing for Wigan on his 17th birthday and Noel Edmonds at Woolworth’s!

1. A little girl has a surprise encounter with a diver at Wigan Boat Rally

. Photo: STAFF

2. Wigan Hospice Matron Jean Peet with her staff

. Photo: Submitted

3. Councillors and officials inspect work in progress on the Wigan Pier tourism complex

. Photo: STAFF

4. Runners in the 1983 Wigan Six road race setting off along Northway

. Photo: STAFF

Wigan Woolworth