It was a month charity and fundraising featured high on the city's news agenda. Young harpist Mille Womack delighted shoppers at Sainsbury's in Moortown raising hundreds of pounds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). And a floral tribute was unveiled at Canal Gardens in Roundhay to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Elsewhere a Leeds school was building back better while young residents on a Leeds street got creative to issue a no-nonsense message to motorists - slow down! READ MORE: Leeds in June 1998 - 17 stories making the news LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in June 1999
Spot the spelling mistake! Leeds United fan Arlls Bashir from Moortown was far from amused. Photo: Steve Riding
14. Leeds in June 1999
Beanie babies were a craze sweeping Leeds. Pictured is Victoria Shortle owner of the shop Mary Shortle in Leeds surrounded by the cuddly toys. Photo: Gary Longbottom
15. Leeds in June 1999
One of the newest hotels in Leeds - Malmaison on Swinegate trained its staff in confidence. Racing driver Johnny Mowlem (right) talked to workers. He is pictured with Gaynor Webb, Paul Boyce, Richard Chappell and Kelly Brown. Photo: Mike Cowling
16. Leeds in June 1999
This is actress and author Ingrid Pitt pictured during her visit to the city. She was best known for her work in horror films 1960s and 1970s. Photo: Charles Knight
17. Leeds in June 1999
Zoe Firth restocks the racks of Morgana at the newly-refurbished Granary Wharf. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
18. Leeds in June 1999
Placards lie unused at Meanwood Working Men's Club where a demonstration against a forthcoming 'Ladies Night' never materialised. Photo: Mark Bickerdike