The Vickers factory on Austhorpe Road in east Leeds was making the news for all the wrong reasons after plans were revealed for its closure. Elsewhere a racy cartoon depiction of a nurse promoting a night out at well known Leeds nightspot was causing controversy and a popular girl band turned up in Leeds to surprise a fan. And the future of fairground rides in Roundhay Park was uncertain. This was Leeds in September 1998. Is it a city you remember? READ MORE: Leeds in September 1996 - 15 stories making the news
7. Morley
Tattooist Phil Parker who has just opened Morley's first tattoo shop. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Kippax
Six-year-old Leah White from Kippax was signed up to perform in the West End show Annie. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds city centre
This cartoon character of a nurse on a poster promoting a night out at Brannigans caused controversy. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Crossgates
Workers at Vickers walk back to their cars after finishing their shift and hearing the news that the factory was going to close. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Leeds
Charlie Roberts, who waited in the rain to see B*Witched in concert whilst they filmed a video at her house, finally got to meet the band. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
12. Leeds city centre
The corner of East Parade with The Headrow was up for redevelopment. | YPN Photo: YPN