Plans were unveiled for a £100 million waterside development at Clarence Dock in the city centre . It was hoped the 14-acre site would comprise of a mix of leisure, residential, commercial and retail units. Pupils, parents and staff at a closure-threatened Leeds primary were celebrating after hearing it had been saved. Kind-hearted people were also doing their best to raise cash for charity while traders at Kirkgate Market were facing an uncertain future. This was Leeds in January 1999 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in January 1999
Samantha Cooper from Pudsey with her new born son Sam who was the first baby of 1999 born at Leeds General Infirmary. Photo: Mike Cowling
2. Leeds in January 1999
Martin Goulding of The Original Oak in Headingley was celebrating after being named Barman of the Year. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Leeds in January 1999
Emmerdale stars Dominic Brunt and Lisa Riley enjoy the premiere of film Little Voice at the Warner Village in Leeds.
4. Leeds in January 1999
Leeds city centre hosted the St Valentine's Fair. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Leeds in January 1999
Paul Gascoigne played for Middlesbrough against Leeds United in the Premier League at Elland Road. The Whites won 2-0 thanks to goals from Alan Smith and Lee Bowyer. Photo: PA
6. Leeds in January 1999
Parents and pupils celebrate after hearing the news that Cookridge Primary School had been saved from closure.