This cat was on the road to recovery and melting hearts after suffering at the hands of heartless yobs who kicked him like a football. This was Leeds in June 2004, a month which also featured dancing dogs. Elsewhere a group of residents at a retirement housing complex in the city were proving that age is only a number with plans for a charity sponsored walk and pupils from Leeds schools were raising cash for one of the city's hospitals. READ MORE: 26 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the noughties LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in June 2004
Midwife Mary Steen (right) doing exercises with three pregnant women at South Leeds Stadium. Pictured, left to right, are Joan Black, Kate Riley and Tracy Jones. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in June 2004
The official opening of Roundhay School. Pictured are Becky Hughes (left) and Christina Hayward creating designs in their textiles class. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Leeds in June 2004
Leeds's own stairways to heaven. Once completed this multi-storey car park would benefit visitors to St James's Hospital. Photo: Jim Moran
10. Leeds in June 2004
Tennis veteran Ilie Năstase visited Leeds to sign copies of his book at Waterstones in the city centre. He is pictured with Carol Haughton from Rothwell.
11. Leeds in June 2004
Hopefuls queue at the Metropole Hotel in the city centre for The X Factor auditions.
12. Leeds in JUune 2004
Ready for action. Employees of Lever Faberge were painting St Vincent's Support Centre. Pictured, left to right, are Mel Taylor, John Wilson, Sarah-Jo Lister and Ian Stenton. Photo: Mel Hulme