The only bug worrying us then was the millennium one that was predicted to wipe out global computer systems as December 31, 1999 ticked over into January 1, 2000. Happy days.
5. Cadet racers
The Doncaster sea cadets who beat Thorne sea cadets in the 12-to-18-year-old category at Doncaster sea cadets regatta celebrating their victory. The teams raced from the lock on the Doncaster canal to the sea cadets' HQ Photo: Andrew Partridge
6. Honour for Charlie
Barnsley-born TV star comedian Charlie Williams, receiving an MBE in 1999 Photo: Steve Ellis
7. Number 10 visit 1
Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) and Wimbledon Football Club midfielder Robbie Earl with 11-year-old Francesca Franscina, representing Sheffield United FC at 10 Downing Street in October 1999 as part of the national Football in the Community scheme Photo: Justin Williams/PA
8. Number 10 visit 2
The Prime Minister's wife Cherie Blair with Sheffield Hallam MP Richard Allan and schoolchildren from his constituency, Mary Li, Daniel O'Brien and Usha Ohwoisi, during a tea party in 10 Downing Street Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA