Heavy snow brought the city to a standstill leaving motorists stranded, pedestrians frustrated and others determined to make the most of the white stuff. Princess Anne also visited the city while campaigners were out in force opposed to housing developments with others concerned about traffic blackspots. Elsewhere green beer, yes green beer, went on sale in the city and Leeds United welcomed a trialist who played with Germany at Euro 1988. This was Leeds in January 1996 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 35 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. St James's Hospital
Welcome to the world! Kathryn Bell with her new baby Leanna Kate who was the first New Year baby at St James's Hospital. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds city centre
Dancers David Hughes,left, and Scott Ambler are reflected in the studio mirror at The Grand Theatre during the photo call for Swan Lake. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Hunslet
Hunslet Carr Primary U-10s football team were left without transport for their away matches after the school minibus was stolen by heartless thieves. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
10. Leeds city centre
Experts from the West Yorkshire Archeological Service were carrying out a dig at the Queens Hall car park in the city centre. They were looking for relics from the old Kings Mill site. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
11. Meanwood
Green campaigners held a vigil on land off Grove Lane in protest against plans to develop the land for housing. Pictured are activists Michael Lycett and Zoe Main. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
12. Leeds city centre
John and Brenda Matthews of The Palace were celebrating winning the Pub of Year award. | YPN Photo: YPN