Ashley 'Chilling' Crawford called time on a professional career which featured 44 bouts in various weight categories stretching back to 1987. His 33 wins included 28 by way of knockout and featured twice winning the Commonwealth light heavyweight title. Elsewhere strike action by members of the RMT trade union brought disruption for passengers using services provided by Arriva Trains Northern. Leeds United striker Alan Smith failed in his attempt to get a four match ban for a red card at Cardiff City in the third round of the FA Cup rescinded by the Football Association. And staff at Asda House in Leeds attempted a somewhat bizarre world record attempt. This was Leeds in January 2002 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 26 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the noughties LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in January 2002
Students at Wortley High School were taking part in an 'Oscar' production. Pictured, left to right are, Claire Stott, Natasha Lee, Emma Peace, Jonathan Stott, Nicola Burn and Toni Hill. Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Leeds in January 2002
St Joseph's Catholic Primary reception pupil Suzanne Lowe with classmates Clarice Parrish, Jake Parrish, Hannah McShane, Emily Killeen, Carooline Duffy and Thomas with tools at the ready to transform a derelict yard at the school into an educational play area.
3. Leeds in January 2002
Rail passengers faced disruption after a train derailed on the outskirts of Leeds city station. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Leeds in January 2002
Striker Alan Smith leaves The Royal York Hotel. The four match ban he received from a sending off against Cardiff City was upheld by the Football Association.
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Wetherby High School student Andrew Naylor shows the Lord Mayor of Leeds one of the new booths in the new sixth form centre. Photo: Peter Langford
6. Leeds in January 2002
Leeds Tigers Basketball Club manager Claude Bandawe (left) receives a cheque for £700 from Squadron Leader Kev Harris (right) as part of the RAF's sponsorship of the club.