The full glare of the spotlight was on Leeds United manager Terry Venables who was unhappy after the club agreed to sell Jonathan Woodgate to Newcastle United. The former England boss who had threatened to consider his position if Leeds accepted a bid for Woodgate, was non-comital regarding his future at an Elland Road press conference, saying he didn't want to make a knee-jerk reaction. Elsewhere the army was helping out after firefighters staged a series of 48 hour strikes. One primary school was celebrating Ofsted success while another was protesting about a proposed closure. This was Leeds in January 2003 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: Leeds in January 2001 - 12 stories making the news LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in January 2003
Chris Cariss of Bingley Harriers (left) sprints for the line ahead of Martin Hilton of Leeds City Athletic Club to win the Nike Yorkshire County Cross Country Championships at Nunroyd Park, Guiseley. Photo: Gary Longbottom
2. Leeds in January 2003
Emmerdale fans on the set during the Emmerdale Fan Club weekend.
3. Leeds in January 2003
Leeds United manager Terry Venables (left) and chairman Peter Ridsdale at a press conference in Leeds about his future at Elland Road. Photo: PA
4. Leeds in January 2003
Leeds Grammar School sixth formers Simon Brown and James Manning triumphed over 27 other schools to win a prestigious regional debating competition.
5. Leeds in January 2003
Your YEP turned the spotlight on the work of Poverty Aid UK whose warehouse was based in Burley. Pictured, from left, John Machin, William Verity, Jae Bennett, Stefan Beazley, Eddie Lancaster and Andy Butcher. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
6. Leeds in January 2003
Leeds Civic Trust unveiled a plaque honouring the life and work of Sir Berkeley Moynihan a surgeon that had links with Leeds General Infirmary.