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Radio Aire FM presenter Katy Kaboom turns on the electricity market for British Gas at their Eastgate showroom. She is pictured with area manager Paul Waite. | Hickes Leeds

Leeds in December 1998 - 15 stories making the news

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 10th Dec 2020, 06:00 GMT
Updated 10th Dec 2020, 08:10 GMT

It was the month which heralded the return of Leeds United's own prodigal son.

Homegrown hero David Batty returned to the Whites from Newcastle United for £4.4 million. Manager David O'Leary wanted the midfielder to provide bite and experience for his youthful side. Elsewhere the discovery of a suspicious package in Leeds city centre forced the evacuation of shoppers and staff. Fundraising drives and charity initiatives also dominated the news agenda. This was Leeds in December 1998. Is it a city you remember? READ MORE: Leeds in December 1995 - 14 stories making then news LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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