This is not a headline we ever expected to write... but there's a company that is actually willing to pay you to pick up dog poo.
As bizarre as it sounds - and trust us, we do know it's an odd one - Harringtons Pet Food is offering one lucky dog owner the chance to get paid to pick up their dog’s poo as part of a newly-launched campaign.
The #ScoopThePoop campaign encourages dog owners to monitor their canine companion's health through its poo before it's picked up and binned, as even though it is, admittedly, a bit grim to check, dog poo can often contain visual indicators of the animals' health, and/or the dietary changes that may be needed in their lives.
As part of the campaign, the dog food company says it's "on a mission" to encourage responsible dog ownership when out and about on dog walks this year, especially as you can be fined up to £100 on the spot for not picking up poo.
So, instead of being fined for leaving poo, how would you like to be paid to pick it up instead?
While we're not expecting loads of you to have answered 'yes' to that question, the successful applicant to this ‘dream job’ will front Harringtons Pet Food's #ScoopThePoop campaign, by communicating the message of the importance of picking up after your pet through social media, and will also receive a year's supply of dog food - which is worth £700.
The role is open to anyone and everyone with a dog.
Whether your walk is short or long, or your dog is a small breed or large breed, anyone that’s passionate about dog walking and responsible ownership is encouraged to apply.
Prospective candidates just need to be over 18 years old, and live in the UK.
A company is genuinely offering to pay someone £700 to pick up dog poo / Credit: Geograph | Unsplash
Fancy it then?
All you need to do to apply is fill out this form and let Harringtons Pet Food know which park you most regularly enjoy walks with your furry friend, as well as agree to spreading the #ScoopThePoop word on your social media channels at least twice in 2024 to receive the free £700-worth of dog food.
Applications will close on 29 February at 23:59pm, and the successful candidate will be notified of their new role by 15 March.
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
Leeds
Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Emily Sergeant -
16th February 2024 
