RETRO: Wigan news and pictures in 2002

We have been rooting through our archives from 21 years ago in 2002 and have found these pictures our photographers took, including those of celebrations, school events, charity fund-raisers and a talent contest.

By Michelle Adamson and Gary Bunskill

Published 19th Feb 2023, 04:55 BST

RETRO – 2002

The devastation caused by a car crashing into Gordon Griffin's house in Morris Street, Scholes, on Friday 19th of July 2002.
The Ford Fiesta smashed through the front of his house pinning him to the wall of his lounge and landed on top of him but he luckily escaped serious injury.
The driver also wasn't badly injured but was arrested.

1. 2002

The devastation caused by a car crashing into Gordon Griffin's house in Morris Street, Scholes, on Friday 19th of July 2002. The Ford Fiesta smashed through the front of his house pinning him to the wall of his lounge and landed on top of him but he luckily escaped serious injury. The driver also wasn't badly injured but was arrested. Photo: Frank Orrell

Staff at ASDA hold fund raising events for Children In Need.

2. 2002

Staff at ASDA hold fund raising events for Children In Need. Photo: staff

Children and staff have a PJ day at Holly Trees Day Nursery, Billinge

3. 2002

Children and staff have a PJ day at Holly Trees Day Nursery, Billinge Photo: staff

Lancashire Day celebrations

4. 2002

Lancashire Day celebrations Photo: staff