A bus drivers strike brought Leeds and its residents to a standstill. Managers from bus company First were forced to get behind the wheel to keep services running as nearly 1,000 drivers went on strike over a row over pensions. The year was 2006, with First by far the biggest operator in Leeds, running about 90 per cent of services in and out of the city and carrying about 160,000 passengers a day. Elsewhere your YEP launched a campaign for an arena to be built in Leeds while a theatre gem was undergoing a major refurbishment. READ MORE: 15 photos to take you back to Leeds in 2005 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Leeds in 2006
Tiled Hall on the ground floor of the Central Library during work in progress to restore this magnificent Victorian Hall to its former glory. The room which had previously been occupied by the Commercial and Technical Library and later the Music Library was reopened in June 2007 as a cafe and shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds in 2006
A campaign was launched in May 2006 to stop the Stanhope Centre at Horsforth being closed down. Photo: Mel Hulme
. Leeds in 2006
Leeds Grand cleaners Michael Wilks (left) and Sheila Coates help clean the huge chandelier as part of the theatre's refurbishment in June 2006.
. Leeds in 2006
Coloured window blinds on the new Opal One student flats being built off Burley Road in September 2006.
. Leeds in 2006
Leeds Ladies celebrate victory against Liverpool Ladies in the FA Cup semi-final at Guiseley AFC in March 2006. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
. Leeds in 2006
A group of sixth form pupils at Lawnswood School launched their own company making and selling 'record clocks' as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme. Pictured, from left, are Adam Diep, Andrew Palliser and Victoria Windsor. Photo: James Hardisty
. Leeds in 2006
Leeds was building for the future. Pictured is the city's ever changing skyline. Photo: Jim Moran
. Leeds in 2006
New Leeds Rhinos signing Kylie Leuluai arrives at Headingley in December 2006. He would go on to win win six Grand Finals, two World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups during his nine seasons with the club. Photo: Steve Riding
. Leeds in 2006
The reburbished Victoria Hall inside Leeds Town Hall in January 2006. A set of acoustic panels had transformed the sound during concerts. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Leeds in 2006
An amazing aerial display impresses the crowds at the Spitfire Proms spectacular at Harewood House in September 2006. Photo: Tony Johnson
. Leeds in 2006
Pupils at Cockburn Arts College were preparing to stage 1970's inspired Disco Inferno. Pictured, from left, are Mark Jones, Faye Marsden, Billie-Jo Myers and Danny Overfield..
. Leeds in 2006
This is young Chantel Vine who celebrated being named YEP Baby of the Year winner with a nap. Photo: Tony Johnson
1. Leeds in 2006
Tiled Hall on the ground floor of the Central Library during work in progress to restore this magnificent Victorian Hall to its former glory. The room which had previously been occupied by the Commercial and Technical Library and later the Music Library was reopened in June 2007 as a cafe and shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds in 2006
A campaign was launched in May 2006 to stop the Stanhope Centre at Horsforth being closed down. Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Leeds in 2006
Leeds Grand cleaners Michael Wilks (left) and Sheila Coates help clean the huge chandelier as part of the theatre's refurbishment in June 2006.
4. Leeds in 2006
Coloured window blinds on the new Opal One student flats being built off Burley Road in September 2006.
5. Leeds in 2006
Leeds Ladies celebrate victory against Liverpool Ladies in the FA Cup semi-final at Guiseley AFC in March 2006. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Leeds in 2006
A group of sixth form pupils at Lawnswood School launched their own company making and selling 'record clocks' as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme. Pictured, from left, are Adam Diep, Andrew Palliser and Victoria Windsor. Photo: James Hardisty