A bid by BT to replace semi-derelict phone boxes across the capital with interactive 'digital hubs' has failed after plans were refused by Edinburgh City Council.
Last week Sighthill/Gorgie councillor Ross McKenzie told British Telecoms (BT) to "get a grip" as he shared photos on Twitter of disused and vandalised payphones on Dalry Road in his ward.
Cllr McKenzie said BT "won't remove the boxes as they make money from advertising on them". The company responded saying it was progressing plans with the council to remove "around 50 payphones" across the city and install "26 new BT Street Hubs".
