They turn back the clock to 1999 and showcase the news stories making the headlines around the town It was a 12 months which saw the opening of Freeport designer village as well as plans to demolish aging housing stock and bring back bobbies on the beat. The 32 photos also include local landmarks, shops, pubs and restaurants as well as fundraising efforts by the community. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 38 of the best photos take you back to Castleford in 1996 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Cas in 1999
Staff at Funeral Service were celebrating winning an award in September 1999. Pictured, from left, are Mel Todd, Richard Cunningham, Elaine Taylor, Paul Hargreaves, Julia Wassell and Philip Hall | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Cas in 1999
Freeport Castleford Designer Outlet Village opened in September 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

9. Cas in 1999
Pottery expert Sandra Worthington travelled from London to Castleford High in September 1999 to present the school with a number of pottery items, including pieces painted by Henry Moore's teacher. Pictured with Sandra are pupils Laura Evans, left and Peter Ladley. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

10. Cas in the 1999
Did you shop here back in the day? Concept Curtains on Bridge Street in September 1999. Pictured are partners Julie Smith, left, and Rebecca Smith. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth

11. Cas in the 1990s
Newsagent Ross Stephenson, pictured in The Square at Airedale in Septemer 1999 which had been earmarked for redevelopment by the council. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

12. Cas in the 1990s
Children from The Castle School packing boxes of goods they have collected for the people of war-torn Eastern Europe. Pictured in October 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd


