WELCOME to our midweek Bygones and an extra trip down memory lane.

Today we head back in time to 2000, the start of the new century as Millennium celebrations took place throughout the UK and The Millennium Dome in London was officially opened by HM The Queen.

The Royal Bank of Scotland succeeded in the hostile takeover battle for its larger English rival, NatWest Bank, successfully defeating a rival offer made by the Bank of Scotland.

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The UK deported Augusto Pinochet to his native Chile where he faced trial for human rights violations while Charlie Kray, one of the infamous Kray brothers, died in a hospital on the Isle of Wight after suffering a heart attack in Parkhurst Prison at age 73.

The much-anticipated Millennium Bridge across the Thames in London opened to the public, but had to close after it started swaying.

Meanwhile the England national football team participated at Euro 2000, jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. Despite beating Germany, England were eliminated in the group stage after two defeats.

Meanwhile life in Oswestry and the borders continued. See any familiar faces? Tag them and let them know.

Border Counties Advertizer: Viewing the Olympic Games 2000 on the internet are seated - Tom Worthington and back - David Ward, Ian Rowlands from Lakelands School, Ellesmere.

Viewing the Olympic Games 2000 on the internet are Tom Worthington, David Ward and Ian Rowlands from Lakelands School, Ellesmere.

Border Counties Advertizer: Members of the Kingswell Centre, Oswestry, received a cheque for ?400 from the Sports Council as part of their Youth Vision 2000/01 sports project. The money will go towards equiptment for the upstairs sports hall. Pictured LR - Stuart Armstrong, Doreen

Members of the Kingswell Centre, Oswestry, received a cheque for from the Sports Council as part of their Youth Vision 2000/01 sports project. 

Border Counties Advertizer: Olympic Equestrain Team Launch- Gatcombe Park August 3rd 2000 Show Jumping Olympic Team members Michael Whitaker from Whatton, Carl Edwards from Ellesmere, Geoff Billington from Nantwich & John Whitaker from Upper Cumberworth Pic Courtesy British

Olympic Equestrian team members Michael Whitaker from Whatton, Carl Edwards from Ellesmere, Geoff Billington from Nantwich and John Whitaker from Upper Cumberworth.

Border Counties Advertizer: Woodside School, Oswestry, has received a Schools Achivement Award Department of education and skill from the Deputy of State for Education 2000/2001, pictured with the award are back lr - Rob McDevitt, headmaster, Elaine Jones, deputy head, middle -

Woodside School, Oswestry, received a Schools Achivement Award.

Border Counties Advertizer: Paul Smith, the guitarist of Oswestry band Hoodlum Fur at last years Music Live 2000 event.

Paul Smith, the guitarist of Oswestry band Hoodlum Fur at Oswestry Music Live 2000.

Border Counties Advertizer: Llanfyllin primary school have raised ?314.43 from their Xmas carol service they presented the cheque to Cancer Research. Pic front l-r Raymond Morgan (voluntary worker) Laura Connors (Manager of Cancer Research Shop Oswestry) Sarah Ellis (10) presents

Llanfyllin Primary School made a donation to Cancer Research from money raised by carol singing.