Popular Headingley-based bakery 'Get Baked' have entered what they are deeming a 'sprinklegate' with Trading Standards over the use of their sprinkles.
Get Baked have been told that they must "cease use of our sprinkles with immediate effect" after involvement Trading Standards.
The company took to Facebook to explain that "whilst this might seem like it's not a big deal, it's actually very ******* annoying as a lot of people ask for Birthday Bruce's and Raspberry Glazed Donut Cookies", both of which contain the banned sprinkles.
The cookies are a bestseller for Get Baked and they believe it is "highly unlikely that they will find any legal sprinkles [...] British sprinkles just aren't the same".
There will be adjustments to the menu to compensate for the loss of these popular menu items in the future, but for now Get Baked are assessing the situation.
Simply glazing them as normal without adding the sprinkles is not an option, as the owner said "it makes me sick just thinking about it".
Birthday Bruce has now been removed from the menu. / Image: Get Baked
Responses have flown in on social media and loyal customers are hoping to provide the answers to the dilemma.
One suggested "Make your own. Start a quest to make the best sprinkles! I’m sure customers will be happy to be your guinea pigs".
Others think that the company should undergo a covert operation to secretly give out sprinkle-covered goods: "Can't you keep them *under the counter* and give out passwords like... "Oh, it looks like rain today" "Yes, I must remember my umbrella" *passes then a sprinkled treat*".
As Get Baked are committed to following the correct procedures, all sprinkle items have been removed and will remain off-sale for the foreseeable future.
Styled as a takeaway bakery, the cult following of Get Baked has a huge 50,000 followers on Facebook since their original opening in 2011.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Sophie Smith -
13th October 2021 
