Community bobby on the beat PC Tony Sweeney will be remembered by a generation of residents for helping to keep the peace as well as criminals who were foiled by his diligent police work. 18 photos, plucked from the YEP archive, make up this trip down memory lane which feature local landmarks, dozens of faces and stories which were making the news back in the day. Spotted anyone you remember? 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
7. Lincoln Green memories
The Flatwatch scheme was launched in Lincoln Green in July 2000. Pictured centre is PC Tony Sweeney with, from left, coordinators Alan Hitchen and right, Johnson Ogunyomi. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
8. Lincoln Green memories
July 2003 and youngsters from the Lincoln Green Youth Theatre were preparing to perform 'Murder at the Hotel le Grande' at the City Varieties in the city centre. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Lincoln Green memories
This is Jayson Mulholland who ran Tower Block Project Furniture Store for Lincoln Green. Pictured in May 2001. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
10. Lincoln Green memories
Designer Kate Stephens with MP Hilary Benn, left, and Coun Keith Wakefield, leader of Leeds City Council, on land in Roxby Close which was being redeveloped by Groundwork Leeds in November 2003. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Lincoln Green memories
The Co-op's Lincoln Green Village Store on Lincoln Green Road was targeted by armed robbers on Christmas Eve in 2001. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
12. Lincoln Green memories
Day centre officer Brenda Scrafton with some of the remaining displays of flowers in the patio at the Lincoln Fields Day Centre. Pictured in August 2001. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme