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
19. Leeds in June 1999
Star of TV's Driving School Maureen Rees tries out one of Asda's new trolleys with the help of worker Gwen Johnson. Photo: James Hardisty
20. Leeds in June 1999
George Psarias, owner of the Olive Tree restaurant at Rodley, tastes a sample during his record breaking attempt for the worlds largest milk shake. Photo: Justin Lloyd
21. Leeds in June 1999
Publican Gill Johnson and partner Malcolm Hare who ran The Mustard Pot at Chapel Allerton started a new over 55s club. Photo: Graham Lindley
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