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
19. Leeds United
Leeds United fans watch the Whites against Tottenham Hotspur in the televised game at Elland Road. The game finished 3-3 at White Hart Lane. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
20. Methley
Methley Rangers of the West Yorkshire League. Pictured, back row from left, are Danny Kay, Dave Galloway, Stuart Black, Lee Bazely, John Schofield, Johnny O' Connor and Craig Austin. Front row, from left, are Junior Wharton, Jonathan Nicholls, Joe McAreavey, Phil Milner and Terry Sowden. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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