RETRO: Here's what was making the Wigan news in 2001

We are taking you back 22 years now to see what was making the Wigan news in 2001.

By Gary Brunskill and Michelle Adamson

Published 1st Feb 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO: 2001

2001 - St Philip's Primary School cross country runners and sponsor cheque from Stephenson's Solicitors.

1. 2001

2001 - St Philip's Primary School cross country runners and sponsor cheque from Stephenson's Solicitors. Photo: staff

Wigan's Old Hall Band launch their first CD with a '70s night at Orrell Rugby Union Club.

2. 2001

Wigan's Old Hall Band launch their first CD with a '70s night at Orrell Rugby Union Club. Photo: Geoff Shryhane

St Peter's Orrell American Football team

3. 2001

St Peter's Orrell American Football team Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

A portable TV and video player presented to the children's ward of Wigan Infirmary

4. 2001

A portable TV and video player presented to the children's ward of Wigan Infirmary Photo: staff