Away from football, a leaky roof meant pupils sitting their exams at a Leeds school were surrounded by buckets to catch the water while demonstrations dominated the news headlines thanks to bikers on the move and protestors outside the Civic Hall. A much loved Leeds pop band recorded a video for a re-release of their classic hit while the city celebrated the multi-million pound opening of a new health care facility. Is Leeds in June 1998 a city you remember? READ MORE: 11 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in June 1998
Bikers - pictured on the A64 going into Leeds - protested about not being able to use bus lanes.Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Leeds in June 1998
Plans to close day centres in Leeds led to this protest outside Leeds Civic Hall.Photo: Steve Riding
3. Leeds in June 1998
The latest advert for Leeds United season ticket sales was a skit on the Hollywood blockbuster Men in Black. Leeds United's version featured 'Mr Hasselbaink' and 'Mr Kewell'.Photo: Mike Cowling
4. Leeds in June 1998
The Roly Polys entertain the Headingley crowd before the Super League clash with Leeds Rhinos and Halifax Blue Sox.
5. Leeds in June 1998
Yorkshire Evening Post Bride of the Year Jeanette Massey (right) talks with her sister Karen(left) and mum Sandra about her wedding plans.
6. Leeds in June 1998
Pupils at Cardinal Heenan High School at Meanwood were forced to take exams in a school hall which had a leaky roof.