BOX might be known as Leeds' premier sports bar brand, but they're also just as loved for their epic pizzas - and we're giving away a year's worth to one lucky winner to share with friends.
Made with proper Italian San Marzano tomatoes and Fior de latte mozzarella, the standard pizzas come as 12-inches but you can also go XXL with a selection of 18-inch bad boys when you're really hungry.
'Must tries’ include a veggie goats cheese and caramelized onion creation and a crispy fried katsu chicken pizza, laden with Japanese katsu curry sauce, fior de latte, crispy fried chicken, roast sweet peppers, spring onion, mango chutney, coriander and chillies.
That said, if you want something a little bit more traditional there are also options like margherita, pepperoni and a 'meat feast' pizza - made with smoked pancetta, pepperoni, spicy salami, chargrilled chicken and BBQ sauce.
If you want to be in with a chance to win a year's worth of free pizza, all you need to do is follow !@thehoodleeds and @theboxbaruk and then tag a friend in the comments.
Every tag counts as an entry, so if you're really keen then tag away - there's no limite to how many times you can enter yourself.
Follow us on Instagram @thehootleeds here and find our festival giveaway competition post here. Terms and conditions apply.*
The timing couldn't be better, as Box has also just launched a new venue in Chapel Allerton and is on the cusp of throwing a huge launch party there to welcome itself into the neighbourhood.
It's open for anyone to attend, all you need to do is RSVP to enjoy free-flowing prosecco and beer at the VIP do, alongside tasty snacks from their menu including mini burgers and a buffet style selection of canapes.
There'll also be live music from local band Our Kid Orchid and acoustic guitarist Lloyd Joyce.
It'll all be kicking off from 6pm to late, next Friday 30th in Chapel Allerton. You'll find the new bar at 8 Stainbeck Ln, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3QY.
T&Cs: Prizes are as stated and non-transferable, with no cash or other alternatives offered. The competition is only open to any person aged 18 or over. This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. One pizza can be claimed per month for twelve months.
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Inside Sheffield’s new supersize JD Sports Store that has just opened in Meadowhall
Meadowhall has just welcomed a brand-new JD Sports Store - and it is absolutely mega.
Trainer and sportswear lovers, this one's for you as JD Sports has just opened the doors to its newest store.
Located in Meadowhall shopping centre on the Lower Level of the High Street, the new store is almost triple its previous size and spans a whopping 29,225 sq ft.
Shoppers can now browse an ever bigger selection of clothing, footwear and sportswear from big brands like Nike, Montirex, New Balance, Adidas and Berghaus just to name a few.
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To make your shopping experience even smoother, the new store features self-service tills so you can be in and out within a flash.
To celebrate the opening, Chunkz and Kenny from popular Youtube collective Beta Squad officially opened the store today and held a meet and greet for fans.
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And the celebrations don't stop there, as from Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August customers can get involved in JD's Spin-to-Win, with the chance to win gift cards, trainers and JD-branded merchandise.
Not only that, but Montirex will be hosting games all-weekend-long.
And if you can't make it that weekend, then do not fear. As on Friday 7 - Sunday 9 August, The Crep Protect truck will be rolling into Meadowhall giving out free goodie bags for customers who sign up to JD Status and follow Crep Protect.
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Sneaker Throne will also be offering a shoe-cleaning experience, with demonstrations showing customers how to keep their trainers fresh using products available in-store and goodie bags will be on offer which will also include tokens to play the Cop & Flop game.
So, what are you waiting for? We'll see you there for a fresh new fit.
Shortlist for 2026 Mercury Prize announced with several northern names making the cut
Clementine Hall
The shortlist for the 2026 Mercury Prize has officially landed - and it's another huge year for music from the north.
The prestigious annual award, which celebrates the very best British and Irish albums released over the past 12 months, has unveiled its 12 nominated records ahead of this year's ceremony in Newcastle this October.
Among the biggest talking points is a first-ever Mercury Prize nomination for music legend and northern icon Sir Paul McCartney, whose latest album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has earned him a place on the shortlist.
Elsewhere representing the north, Newcastle jazz collective Knats have been shortlisted for A Great Day In Newcastle while jungle pioneer Nia Archives, who comes from Bradford, is recognised for her acclaimed album Emotional Junglist.
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Another artist flying the Newcastle flag is JADE with her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby!, whilst other notable nominations include Olivia Dean, RAYE and and the charity compilation HELP(2) from War Child Records.
The full 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is:
Paul McCartney – The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
Dove Ellis – Blizzard
Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
JADE – That's Showbiz Baby!
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Suede – Antidepressants
War Child Records – HELP(2)
This year's Mercury Prize ceremony will return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October after the city successfully hosted the awards for the first time last year.
The 2025 event saw hometown hero Sam Fender take home the coveted prize for People Watching, and who knows - maybe The Toon will bag another prize for a hometown hero.
Georgina Pellant -
22nd July 2021 
