WELCOME to the 2000s – the decade when more motorists started turning to greener hybrid cars, and when Brazil beat Germany to win the 2002 World Cup.

But what was happening on the home front? From getting in the cockpit of Eddie Irving's Formula 1 Jaguar to getting in to see the new Harry Potter movie, here we have another rummage in the Times & Star picture archives for a snapshot of what was happening on our doorsteps.

Were you or a loved one in the picture? Share your memories with us – email letters.ts@cnmedia.co.uk