RETRO: January 2000 - Wigan news, views, sports and pies!

Here’s a snapshot of what our photographers were taking pictures of 24 years ago in January 2000, as they covered news events, sports, scenes and features for the newspaper – including a couple of pie stories!

By Michelle Adamson

Published 6th Jan 2024, 15:45 BST

RETRO: January 2000 – If you have a particular year or event you’d like us to feature in Retro, contact our photographer: [email protected]

Recovery workers at the scene of an over-turned lorry on the East Lancs Road at the junction Atherleigh Way.

1. 2000

Recovery workers at the scene of an over-turned lorry on the East Lancs Road at the junction Atherleigh Way. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

New Wigan Warriors coach, Frank Endacott, arrives at the JJB Stadium, Wigan.

2. 2000

New Wigan Warriors coach, Frank Endacott, arrives at the JJB Stadium, Wigan. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

New Wigan Warriors coach, Frank Endacott, meets the players.

3. 2000

New Wigan Warriors coach, Frank Endacott, meets the players. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

Glenys Harris, right, was saved from choking by two of her colleagues at the Asda Store in Golborne. Pictured with, from left, Marie Russell, Linda Culshaw and Customer Services Manager Nina Burns.

4. 2000

Glenys Harris, right, was saved from choking by two of her colleagues at the Asda Store in Golborne. Pictured with, from left, Marie Russell, Linda Culshaw and Customer Services Manager Nina Burns. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON