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Smith failed in his attempt to get a four match ban for a red card at Cardiff City in the third round of the FA Cup rescinded by the Football Association.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
7. Leeds in January 2002
Training for the 2002 Flora London Marathon near their homes at Aberford are Kathryn Jessop (left) and Kate Warner. The pair were hoping to raise £3,000 for the National Heart Research Fund. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in January 2002
Emma Gill from Pittards in Leeds holds a Louis Vuitton bag. The factory provides the leather which goes to make the bags.
9. Leeds in January 2002
A puppet show by Sunshine Puppets as part of Groundwork Leeds education in recycling was held at Swillington Primary. Pictured are 'Sunny Sam' puppeteer Sam King with Deanna Greenwood.
10. Leeds in January 2002
Quarry Mount Primary pupils take to the ice wearing Mickey Mouse ears at Leeds's coolest winter attraction - The Ice Cube at Millennium Square. Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Leeds in January 2002
Rio Ferdinand presents the Leeds United Kick Racism Out of Football award to Beeston St. Anthony's Primary.
12. Leeds in January 2002
Garforth Community College held their 8th talent show. Pictured on stage are Sophie Ferguson, Heidi Neal and Sannaz Biglari.