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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The exterior of the former Scala Theatre on Lands Lane pictured in July 2016. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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Leeds Festival revellers made the long journey home via the city centre in August 2016. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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September 2016 and Leeds was feeling hot, hot, hot. Pictured People enjoying their lunch sat in the sun in City Square on what was expected to be the hottest September day for more than 50 years. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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September 2016 and the Olympians celebration parade makes its way through the city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Mike Hampshire chairman of Leeds CAMRA enjoys a pint in the Stick or Twist in January 2016. A report had found people who live near a pub were happy. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson

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March 2016 and heavy snow fell in the city centre. | Tom Maddick Photo: Tom Maddick


