They turn back the clock to 2016 and bring into focus the stories making the news headlines in the heart of Leeds. Do you remember Lulu the charity bulldog? Her owner Dion Smith had been told to stop distributing food to the homeless from his jewellers in the Corn Exchange which received donations from the public through a hole in the window. He was told by a street warden that he was attracting intimidating people to the area. The photo is one of 12 plucked from the YEP archive showcasing memories from the year which saw Leeds United fans protest over the ownership of the club and junior doctors take to the picket line. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Do you remember Lulu the charity bulldog? Pictured in April 2016. | Tom McGourty Photo: Tom McGourty
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Junior doctors were beginning a second 24-hour strike in protest at the new contract that Health secretary Jeremy Hunt was threatening to impose on them. They are pictured outside Leeds General Infirmary in February 2016. | Thomas Temple Photo: Thomas Temple
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2016 marked the 30th anniversary of Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal and volunteers helping to fundraise for the charity. Pictured are volunteers Jo Bicknell, Kirsty Walton, and Lynne Burrows, challenging Star Wars characters Ewok Maci and Stormtrooper TK10064, whilst collecting on Briggate. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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June 2016 and The World Triathlon Series was staged in the city. Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee lead the cyclists through the city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN
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The Skyride in July 2016 brought together cyclists of all ages and abilities. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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From Elland Road to the city centre. Leeds United fans staged a protest march in April 2016 over the ownership of Leeds United by Massimo Cellino. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson