Stuart Needham proposed to his girlfriend Julie Ratford on the big wheel at the Valentine’s Fair in Leeds city centre. Your YEP has no idea whether they went on to tie the knot but this writer, a hopeless romantic who loves love, would like to think so. This was Leeds in February 1998 and romance extended beyond all the fun of the fair with four members of staff at a city jewellers all pregnant at the same time. This wonderful collection of photos, plucked from the YEP archive, chart the 28 days and showcase the news stories making the news during the month. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds United
Leeds United unveiled new signing Martin Hiden. The Austrian defender went on to make 26 appearances for the Whites. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Cookridge
Protestors from closure-threatened Cookridge Primary outside Leeds Civic Hall before a council meeting to disucss the issue. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Leeds
Leeds boxer Nichola Simpson is congratulated by her boyfriend John McIlvenny after winning her bout at Leeds Central Ex-Servicemans Club. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Leeds city centre
These staff at a Leeds jewellers all had a common bond - they were all pregnant. Pictured with manager Tim Booley is (left to right), Tracey Frost, Lisa Harding, Christy Holmes and Joanne Johnson. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Pudsey
Pupils from Crawshaw High School met Daniel de Andrade, the star of Northern Ballet's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame which was being staged at Leeds Grand Theatre. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
12. Pudsey
Staff and customers at Asda;s Owlcotes Centre store took part in the 'Mr Motivator Mass Shoppers Workout'. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty