June 1996 proved to a month to remember as Euro fever swept across hit the city. It was also the end of an era for a Wellington Street kiosk while a chewing gum busting machine bought by council chiefs and was being demonstrated on white flagstones outside Leeds Civic Hall. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase the stories making the news as well as reflections and memories from the snapshot in time on life across your Leeds. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Kirkstall Road
Radio Aire FM's Vicky Locklin was in a foam bath on Kirkstall Road to present her breakfast show. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
21. Moor Allerton
Old friends, Gary Speed and David Batty get together at Moor Allerton, before the start of The Daniel Yorath Classic Golf Tournament. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Horsforth
Westbrook Lane Primary School, Horsforth U-11s running team. Pictured is at the front is James Milner. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Richmond Hill
A sponsored silence at All Saints C of E Primary School raised £1,800 for local charities. Headteacher Denis Penman is pictured with some of the pupils who took part, from left, Natalie Watson, Donna Deighton, Charley Cook and Christopher Proctor. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Belle Isle
Pupils from Windmill Primary School were sent home after an outbreak of fleas. Patricia Trueman examines her children for the bugs at their home on Windmill Road. | YPN Photo: YPN