Leeds in September 1996 – 15 stories making the news

Leeds Royal Mail golf team qualified to play in the Trans-European Cup Golf Tournament in Spain. Pictured are, from left, Andy Williams, Mick Waterhouse, Richard Loft, and Peter Walstenholme.

Photo: Dan Oxtoby

Work was well under way on construction of the White Rose Shopping Centre. It opened in March 1997.

Your YEP took to the air for a progress report on the M1/M621 link-up at Holbeck. A massive new flyover is being constructed in centre of a this photo.

Photo: Peter Thacker

White Laith Rangers football team received special invitation to look around Elland Road. Pictured are some of the players with Leeds United mascot Ellie the Elephant.