They showcase the best of what the community had to offer in the first three years of the new millennium. The gallery is jam packed with familiar faces and focuses on all aspects of life including pubs, restaurants, landmarks, shops, fundraising and local sport as well as stories making the headlines. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 21 photos take you back to Halton in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Halton in the early 2000s
Coun Gerry Harper and animal wardens patrol a dog fouling hot spot in Halton together with responsible local dog owners who have asked for patrols to be increased. Pictured in November 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Halton in the early 2000s
This is Diane Brodowska, head of RE at Temple Moor High School, who was planning to take a book of anti-war prays by pupils to New York. Pictured in March 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Halton in the early 2000s
A day of dance at Temple Moor High School in November 2002. Pictured, from left, are Emily Powney, Daniel Cullum, dance teacher-Pedro Coimbra, Stephen Huddleston and Natalie Turner. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Halton in the early 2000s
Young dancer Georgia Brown thanks dance teachers Sam, left and Niki Hallard at their studio in Halton for raising money for her to have an operation. Pictured in January 2003. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Halton in the early 2000s
Pupils use the facilities in the new Open Learning Centre at Corpus Christi Catholic College. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Halton in the early 2000s
A play scheme at East Leeds Leisure Centre was proving popular in August 2002. Pictured playing rounders is Daniel Parr. | YPN Photo: YPN