Tina and Brian Campling were retiring as florists in the Market after 30 years of making their business a blooming success. This was October 2000, a month which also featured the RSPCA centre in Leeds need help with a problem that was multiplying. The Centre was being overrun by rabbits with more than 20 flop eared residents having been handed in. Elsewhere a Leeds high school was left counting the cost after a devastating fire ripped through the main building causing more than £1 million worth of damage. READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in October 2000
The Leeds United Study Support Centre at Elland Road held a literacy event. Pictutred is volunteer NHS Executive Tracy Dibdin with Samantha Hopkins, brother Kristopher and Siobhan McCreesh (centre). Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in October 2000
The YEP was searching for a 'Baby of the Year' at The Headrow Centre. Angel Tia Parker from Wortley, is photographed by Becky Lea. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds in October 2000
Leeds's own Coronation Street star Liz Dawn was at Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE from The Queen. Photo: PA
10. Leeds in October 2000
Oliver Kneen one of the City of Leeds Gymnastics team chosen to represent Great Britain. He is watched by some younger gymnasts who took part in the Yorkshire Championships. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Leeds in October 2000
Leeds's own Nell McAndrew was at the Belle Isle Foundation for the official opening of a drop-in centre. Photo: Emma Nichols
12. Leeds in October 2000
Artist Karen Guthrie working on a merry-go-round for the large scale three dimensional model island which forms part of the 'Idea of North' exhibition at Leeds City Art Gallery. Photo: Justin Lloyd