The full glare of the spotlight was on Leeds United manager Terry Venables who was unhappy after the club agreed to sell Jonathan Woodgate to Newcastle United. The former England boss who had threatened to consider his position if Leeds accepted a bid for Woodgate, was non-comital regarding his future at an Elland Road press conference, saying he didn't want to make a knee-jerk reaction. Elsewhere the army was helping out after firefighters staged a series of 48 hour strikes. One primary school was celebrating Ofsted success while another was protesting about a proposed closure. This was Leeds in January 2003 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: Leeds in January 2001 - 12 stories making the news LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in January 2003
Coaches Richard Morley and Jeff Nicholas with sponsor Dave Sunley pose with Milford Marlins U-10s modelling their new strip. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Leeds in January 2003
Pupils at Chapel Allerton Primary raised £600 for the LEPRA charity by taking part in Olympic style work out sessions. Picture are pupils with former international athlete Michelle Faherty.
9. Leeds in January 2003
Thorner Primary was celebrating after receiving a good OFSTED report. Pictured is teacher Sam Capstick next to Kathryn Maycock, 10, with Year 6 pupils looking on. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Leeds in January 2003
Restaurant owner Seb McGowan serves a business lunch to Lawnswood High School pupils at Viva Cuba in Kirkstall. The students were campaigning for an indoor skate park and recreation centre.
11. Leeds in January 2003
Five members of the Middleton Marauders Girls RL team who were chosen to play in the Yorkshire Girls County RL squad. Pictured, left to right, are Amy Barry, Charlotte Goodall, Paula Appleyard, Leanne Cruickshank, and Stevie Raw. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Leeds in January 2003
Regimental Sergeant Major Tony Donahue puts the cast of The Accrington Pals through their paces during rehersals at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Photo: Tony Johnson