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BBC News
6 days ago
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More mystery 'Minions' appear painted under Burnley bridge
More mystery "Minions" have appeared painted by an unknown artist under a motorway bridge, to the delight of initial set of the yellow cartoon creations - featured in the Despicable Me movies - appeared last month under the Leeds Liverpool canal just past Rosegrove, close to Hapton in Burnley, Lancashire.A further nine have now emerged on the bridge stanchions with the identity of the artist, who locals have dubbed "the Burnley Banksy", yet to come Simpson, who lives nearby, said the striking artwork "brings a smile to my face" and he hopes the Minions stay. However, National Highways said the designs could impede inspections of the structures. Mr Simpson said he often cycles past the structures and thinks they are fantastic. "They brighten up an otherwise dull bit of concrete," he said."It is a lot better than your average destructive graffiti. There's a bit of art to it and kids will enjoy it."He said the Minions have been discussed on social media and "nobody has a bad word to say about them".The 63-year-old added: "It's good for the local area. Let's hope they stay." Julie Robinson and Pete Storozuk are also impressed."They're really good," Ms Robinson said."We come past quite a lot and one day they weren't there and the the next day they were. It's so amazing." The 69-year-old said the mysterious artist was talented and should come forward while Mr Storozuk said: "It brightens up the place."He said the artist was a "quick worker" although it was a "shame it wasn't [the real] Banksy". Eric and Lindsey Kerr often walk their dogs past the bridge and agreed the art was "brilliant". Mrs Kerr, 61, said: "They make people smile. They're a great idea. We love them."Mr Kerr, 64, added: "It's better than just looking at just concrete."However, National Highways was not as fast to compliment the a statement, it said: "While this kind of graffiti might seem entertaining, it does impede our ability to fully inspect the structures for any maintenance issues."Removing the paint will also cost time and money - resources which would otherwise be spent on improving drivers' motorway journeys." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Mystery as 'Minions' painted under Burnley motorway bridge
An unknown artist who painted motorway stanchions to look like Disney's "Minions" has been described as an "absolute legend".The yellow cartoon creations - featureed in the Despicable Me movies - appeared over the weekend under the bridge over the Leeds Liverpool canal just past Rosegrove, close to Hapton in Burnley, Nicola Leverton posted photographs of them on Facebook, adding: "Whoever did this deserves recognition - endless smiles made all round."Others agreed the "fantastic idea" looks "brilliant" and "better than seeing concrete" in the post which has been liked over 430 times. Locals have jokingly dubbed the artist the "Burnley Banksy" but so far his identity remains a BBC has approached the council and Highways England for a comment. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
