Street artist Burley Banksy has won a long battle with BT over the placement of his artwork on their telephone box cabinets, with a little (or a lot of) help from the Leeds community.
Burley's Banksy, real name Andy McVeigh, has been embroiled in a row with BT for months after the company insisted he did not have the correct permissions to paint his street art on their telephone box cabinets.
But now, the company has changed its tune after receiving thousands of emails and social media messages of support for the artist - and has even agreed to cover the cost of restoring the pieces of art they had painted over.
He was inundated with messages of support from the local community after the company painted over a number of his street art pieces after BBC covered up several of his colourful murals in Rothwell.
It's become quite a public falling out, with a large number of people in Leeds siding with the street artist and sharing their support online for the work - which many say has brightened up their days.
But now, after a meeting with BT Openreach's regional manager for the North, the company has u-turned and given support to the artist to keep painting its boxes in Leeds.
It seems that BT Openreach has receieved thousands of emails and social media posts in recent weeks concern the artwork, with both fans of Leeds United and the wider community getting in touch to share their opinion on the matter.
Now, thanks to public pressure, Andy is finally permitted to paint the BT boxes around Leeds.
Leeds United themed-boxes, however, will be kept to the Elland Road area going forward.
What's more, BT has agreed to fund the restoration of the Burley Banksy boxes it had covered over in Rothwell. It will also be making a donation to Martin House Children's Hospice, at Andy's request.
"Everyone has really struggled in the pandemic and people have said the boxes get them through the day," Andy told the YEP.
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Fancy it then? Does this sound like you?
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
Popular New York-style pizza pop-up confirms opening date for first takeaway in Leeds
Clementine Hall
New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason it seems.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Edges will be opening their doors in Leeds city centre on Thursday 18 June in a vacant railway arch at Fourth Court on Bridge Road in Leeds' Holbeck area.
It won't be your average pizza shop though, you'll have to preorder for now but trust us - it's worth it.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Edges said: "WE FINALLY HAVE an opening date, Thursday 18th June! All pizzas are pre-ordered like we have always done, and are slightly limited for now (still looking for helping hands!!!). The pre-orders will open the day before at 12pm via our Storekit link.
"We’ll be then opening Wednesday to Friday, 4-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 3-9pm. If there are still remaining slots left on the day, you can order up to an hour before the collection time. We have limited seating, for those who travel and would like to eat in. There is plenty of car parking space, to pick up your pizza, too.
"We can’t wait to see you all soon & more importantly, we can’t wait to start making some good food for you again."
We can't wait to get our hands on a coveted Edges pizza slice again, so you best believe we'll be there at the opening with bells on.
Georgina Pellant -
31st August 2021 
