This familiar face kicks off a gallery of memories from around Lincoln Green in the early 2000s. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
1. Lincoln Green memories
Enjoy these photo memories from around Lincoln Green in the early 2000s. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Lincoln Green memories
August 2003 and these Lincoln Green residents - Aaron Herring, Miridona Shala, Michael Herring, Rashid Shala, Xhevrije Shala, Emin Shala and Eileen Stead - were complaining of rats. Photo: Steve Riding
3. 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. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Lincoln Green memories
Plans were unveiled in February 2002 to close Lincoln Green Post Office. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Lincoln Green memories
Neighbourhood warden Lynn Barnes with resident Debbie Furniss help with a big community clean up in February 2003. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Lincoln Green memories
Prime Minister Tony Blair chats to youngsters before officially opening the Cromwell Mews development in June 2001. Photo: Tony Johnson