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
13. Swarliffe in the early 2000s
The opening of new computer suite at Swarcliffe Primary School in November 2001. Pictured, from left, are chair of governors Philip Maikin, Coun Peter Gruen, Colin Burgon MP, headteacher Cath Lister and Peter Ridsdale, chair of Education Leeds with pupils Christopher Liddell and Emily Jackson. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
14. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Fiona Benwell, promotions assistant with Gaymers, urges on Rev. Mike Benwell, vicar of St. Luke's at Swarcliffe, at the apple bobbin championships held at Tesco Extra in Seacroft in August 2001. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
15. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Kenneth Wood, one of only five resident living at Brayton Grange ahead of demolition. Pictured in May 2000. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
16. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
David Metcalfe one of only five resident living at Brayton Grange ahead of its demolition. Pictured in May 2000. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
17. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Resident Elsie Elliott with Philip Maki, right, project co-ordinator of the Swarcliffe Good Neighbourhood Scheme and workmen Craig Ogg, Andrew Heaton and Steve Walker who are tiding properties in the area. Pictured in May 2001. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
18. Swarcliffe in the early 2000s
Actress Liz Dawn sets off the demolition of Farndale Court and Brayton Grange in March 2001. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson