Your YEP reported how The Fforde Grene pub on Roundhay Road in Harehills was being threatened with closure. And loyal customers - Jack Senior, Larry Callaghan, and John Dowkes all of who have been drinking at the pub for more than 40 years - were far from happy. Elsewhere the bells were set to ring once again at a Leeds landmark after being silenced by essential repairs. READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in Sept 1996
Beeston Juniors run out from their new club house on Cardinal Square. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in Sept 1996
Former pupils of Lawnswood Girls High School came together for a reunion. Pictured are Dr Maureen Rudzik from Canada, Barbara Robinson from South Africa, and Mavis Webster from New Zealand. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds in Sept 1996
Staff from Leeds TEC held their annual dinner on the newly constructed stage at The Grand Theatre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Leeds in Sept 1996
English National ballerina Caroline Duprost demonstrates her skills for shoppers at Victoria Quarter. It was part of the dance company's efforts to break down the traditional barriers and reach a wider audience. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Leeds in Sept 1996
Speed training coaching at Roundhay Tennis Club. Pictured are junior Leeds squad members, Lucy Watson and George Green using an elastic rope training method. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Leeds in Sept 1996
Whitkirk residents were up in arms over outline planning permission to build over 50 dwellings on Church Field at the rear of St Mary's Church. Photo: Peter Thacker