Another one bites and another one bites, another bites the dust. Ten blocks of flats on the Swarcliffe estate were demolished in the 2000s as part of a major redevelopment scheme for the community. They included Langbar Towers, Farndale Court and Brayton Grange, which at the time of demolition had only five residents. Locals come together to watch as Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn pressed the button on the demolition. These photos showcase the demolition efforts and also highlight other stories making the news around the area during the first three years of the new millennium. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Seacroft, Swarcliffe and Whinmoor LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Lydia Richardson with her granddaughter Lauren Smith who saw off burglars who broke into her home. Pictured in August 2003. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Southwood Road resident Ken Teale was complaining about flood water on his street. Pictured in May 2003. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
9. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Happy Swarcliffe WMC goal scorers, Simon Danby (2) and Philip Watson in the Sunday League Division 1 win against Armley White Horse in January 2003. Swarcliffe WMC won 3-1. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
10. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Leeds City Council were put up a goal post on grass land off Stanks Drive in November 2002. Pictured on Tuesday 19 November 2002 Pictured, from left, are contractors Nick Crabbe, left, and Sean Munson with John Smeaton High School pupil Richard Lee. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
This is Oliver Phillips, left, and Daniel Greenaway who were hoping to start their own rugby club. The teenagers are pictured in October 2002. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
12. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Tree planting by members of St Gregorys Youth and Adult Centre in March 2002. Pictured are Beth Matthews, left, and Stephanie Ceaward joining volunteer Jamie Lawson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby