New Leeds United chairman Trevor Birch told disgruntled shareholders in 2003 that the club, fighting for its Premier League and financial future, did not have to sell any players in the January transfer window. Strikers Mark Viduka and Alan Smith have been linked with moves away from the club, following the exodus of a number of key players including Harry Kewell and Jonathan Woodgate to cut debts. This photo kicks off a look back at a year of memories around Leeds which included self-service scanning being introduced at supermarkets in the city for the first time. City centre landmarks are featured in this gallery of images plucked from the YEP archive as well as those from the suburbs with Kippax., Guiseley, Bramley and Headingley all in focus. READ MORE: 34 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Kippax
Fire crews tackle a blaze at Brigshaw High School in December 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Bramley
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair talking to people about the issues of law and order on a visit to Fairfield Youth and Community Centre in December 2003. | Gerard Binks Photo: Gerard Binks
9. Leeds city centre
Sous Le Nez on Quebec Street won the Yorkshire Evening Post Oliver Restaurant of the Year award. Pictured, front left to right, are Simon Wheeler (general manager), Andrew Carter (head chef & director) and Robert Chamberlain (director) with staff looking on behind. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
10. Roundhay
Darren Campbell, the 200M Olympic silver medallist, in action at Roundhay School, helping the Norwich Union launch it's 'Do the Right Thing' campaign, aimed at enabling more children to enjoy sport and exercise. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
11. Guiseley
The Nike Yorkshire County Cross Country Championships were staged at Nunroyd Park in January 2003. The eventual winner Chris Cariss of Bingley Harriers (9), is pictured right, leading the second-placed Martin Hilton (128), from Leeds City Athletic Club. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. Harewood House
Theresa Gardinor enjoying her chips while Dalmation Sky 'Chandhally Chantilly Lace' watches in the hope of one at the Leeds championship dog show in July 2003. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols