As you can see they covered news events, sports, scenes and features for the newspapers – including a couple of obligatory pie stories.

5. 2000
Demolition work on the Stork pub in Marsh Green. A quarter of a century later and houses are finally being built on the site! Photo: FRANK ORRELL

6. 2000
Recovery workers at the scene of an overturned lorry on the East Lancs Road at the junction Atherleigh Way. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

7. 2000
New Wigan Warriors coach, Frank Endacott, arrives at the JJB Stadium, Wigan. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
