Beeston, Hunslet, Middleton, Belle Isle, Morley, Churwell, Gildersome, Drighlington, Tingley and Rothwell are all featured in this rewind to 1998, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Morley
Meet 'Zippy' - Andrew Ainslie who was signing off after 25 years service with West Yorkshire Fire Service as a firefighter at Morley Fire Station in April 1998. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
8. Hunslet
Twins Joseph and Benjamin Keat were all smiles in February 1998 after a thief returned their pram after it was stolen from the garden shed of their home in Hunslet. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Morley
Morley 'D' snooker team pictured in November 1998. From left, are Darren Fleming, Mark Armitage, John Winn and Simon Frere. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
10. Beeston
Members of the Yorksire Freestyle Martial Arts Club in Beeston pictured in November 1998 having just returned from a world championship tournament in Holland with seven trophies. | Matt Griggs/UNP Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP
11. Hunslet
Hunslet Parkside Amateur RL captain Jamie Bradley (left) and vice-captain Craig Hickinson are pictured with the club's new mini coach in February 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Morley
Laurel and Hardy look-a-likes - Jim McClure as Oliver Hardy and Gary Slade as Stan Laurel - opening a refurbished Morley Market in September 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom