Aon back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls is proud to unveil a new partnership with Aon, a global professional services firm, for the 2025 season. As part of this exciting collaboration, Aon’s branding will feature prominently on the playing shorts, marking the start of a dynamic relationship between the club and one of the world’s leading insurance brokers. Aon, known…
Enchanting Christmas trail brings festive cheer to Bradford city centre
This festive season, Bradford City Centre is transforming into a winter wonderland with a magical, family-friendly Christmas Trail! From 3rd December to 5th January, residents and visitors can enjoy festive-themed window displays and a unique nutcracker adventure – all for free! Ten large nutcrackers are positioned across various locations across the city centre. Adventurers of all…
BGS pupil supports dad’s epic 3,000-mile ocean row for charity
AS YORKSHIRE McDonald’s franchisee Matthew Pitchforth undertakes the remarkable fundraising challenge of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean this December, his daughter Olivia, a Year 7 student at Bradford Grammar School, is determined to stay strong… but she can’t help counting down the days until her dad’s safe return. On December 7, Matthew, from…
Leeds College of Building students triumph at national SkillBuild competition
Leeds College of Building is celebrating after four students took podium positions at the national final of SkillBuild 2024 – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly…
West Yorkshire garden centres host festive play sessions for charity
Tong and Tingley Garden Centres are to host festive-themed play sessions to raise money for their charity of the year. The Grass Hoppers team at both centres have launched ‘Not So Merry Christmas’ playtime parties as part of its fundraising campaign for Yorkshire Children’s Charity. The parties are at Tong Garden Centre at 4.30 pm…
Better Lives charity raises over £18,000 at P.E.C. fundraising ball
Better Lives charity, the charitable arm of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, raised over £18,000 at the 2024 P.E.C. charity ball in October to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The funds will be used to enhance care for communities across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, to support their physical and mental wellbeing. The event…
Bosses urged not to end up with a tax hangover after staff Christmas parties
Expert warns that exceeding the £150 tax exempt limit could have costly ramifications Yorkshire businesses planning to treat their staff to a festive party this Christmas are being warned not to end up with a tax hangover. Tax specialist Richard Whitelock, Employment Tax Advisory Partner at UK top 10 accountancy and advisor firm Azets, says…
Unleash the Power of SMS Marketing with SMS Direct
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective communication is the key to success. Core Telecom is excited to announce the launch of SMS Direct, our state-of-the-art SMS platform designed to revolutionise how UK businesses engage with their audiences. With Special December Offers available now, there has never been a better time to enhance your customer outreach…
Buttercrumble boosts visibility for North Yorkshire’s cultural gems with award-winning branding expertise
Award-winning design agency Buttercrumble continues to support North Yorkshire Council’s cultural institutions with their branding to increase attention, visibility and footfall. For the past 5 years, Chamber member Buttercrumble has been working with galleries and museums in North Yorkshire, including Harrogate’s Mercer Gallery, the Royal Pump Room Museum, and Knaresborough Castle. Throughout a host of…
EM Workwear back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with EM Workwear & Embroidery. Under this renewed agreement, EM Workwear & Embroidery’s branding will once again feature on the club’s socks for the 2025 season. In addition, EM Workwear & Embroidery will continue to produce the players’ names and numbers on all Bradford…
Time running out for York businesses to get free green makeover to slash emissions and energy bills
Scheme has already identified 587 Tonnes of CO2 Savings for local businesses Free onsite support and training tailored to help cut carbon, reduce energy bills, and boost competitiveness Scheme aims to help businesses meet net zero goals – firms must apply before January York businesses are being urged to sign up in time for a…
Bradford garden centre group wins regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning a regional business award for its sustainability initiatives. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability category of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards that were presented last week. Yorkshire…
Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce the renewal of their partnership with Cedar Court Hotels, the club’s official accommodation partner for the 2025 season. Cedar Court Hotels’ branding will feature on the back of the Bulls’ playing shorts, further strengthening the relationship between the two organizations. Having joined the Bulls family in 2024, Cedar Court…
Johnson-Strafford appointed women’s Head Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Gail Johnson-Strafford as Head Coach of the Women’s Team for the 2025 season. Johnson-Strafford, who served as Assistant Coach last season, will lead the team into an exciting new era as they prepare for the upcoming Northern Women’s Championship campaign. With a host of talented new…
Free start-up launchpad programme to boost economic growth in Leeds
Leeds-based start-up businesses will be empowered to boost their strategies to enter new markets, achieve growth, and build long-term sustainability, through a new partnership between Leeds Beckett University, the University of Leeds, L Marks and Leeds City Council. The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the…
£3,000 donation secures additional revenue for local arts venue
A North Yorkshire venue for arts, events and community groups has received a boost to its ability to raise revenue with a £3,000 donation from a local manufacturer. Glusburn Institute Community and Arts Centre provides a much-loved venue in the North Yorkshire village for events from concerts and film showings to hosting local groups such…
Senior hire for Azets in Yorkshire
Azets has appointed Ian Beaumont as regional senior partner for Yorkshire. He was the recently retired head of KPMG in the north east before joining Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm. Ian started his career with Haines Watts before going on to become office senior partner at RSM Robson Rhodes, BDO and…
Incommunities appoints new Director of Financial Operations
Bradford-based housing provider Incommunities has appointed Adam Hutchinson as its new Director of Financial Operations. Adam joins Incommunities after more than 20 years’ experience in the housing sector, having previously been Director of Resources at two other Yorkshire-based housing associations in the last eight years, where he acted as strategic lead for finance, IT, HR,…
Employment costs to soar in beleaguered hospitality sector
Hospitality firms in Yorkshire could be facing the most arduous financial challenges since the pandemic. The sector, including food and beverage, accommodation, travel and tourism and entertainment and recreation, is particularly vulnerable to a range of Autumn Budget measures because of a younger workforce, recruitment problems and reliance on discretionary spending by consumers. Employer National…
Chadwick Lawrence back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Chadwick Lawrence, a leading Yorkshire-based law firm, have renewed their sponsorship heading into the 2025 season! The renewed partnership will see Chadwick Lawrence’s branding proudly featured on the club’s sleeves for the upcoming season, further solidifying a strong relationship that has flourished over recent years. The partnership extension underscores…
Otley garden centre provides charity with plants to encourage wildlife
The team at Otley Garden Centre has donated wildflower seeds to Wildlife Friendly Otley to improve habitat corridors around the town. The Otley team worked with members of Wildlife Friendly Otley volunteers and Councillor, Linda Hoare to sow seeds in a 429 m2 area along the verge from the garden centre to the Otley/Pool boundary….
White Rose ice rink returns for 2024
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical ice rink has returned for the festive season, this year in partnership with JD, open for family fun until 5th January 2025. To celebrate the launch, White Rose is announcing a special charity event with ice hockey team Leeds Knights: from 4.45pm on Tuesday 3rd December, guests can skate with…
La Romantica Beds back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with La Romantica Beds for the 2025 season. As part of this continued collaboration, La Romantica Beds’ branding will take pride of place on the chest of both the club’s playing and replica shirts. Beyond their high-profile sponsorship, La Romantica Beds remain key supporters…
Keith Senior joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the addition of Keith Senior to the club’s coaching staff on a consultancy basis for the 2025 season The 48-year-old enjoyed a stellar playing career that spanned 18 years, initially representing Sheffield Eagles before a trophy-laden 12 years at Leeds Rhinos. Senior also represented England and Great Britain on…
Yorkshire property business celebrates 20 successful years and looks forward to the next 20
Leeds based developer, Wilton Developments, is celebrating 20 years of property development and investment which has delivered hundreds of millions of pounds of value into the north of England. Owned by the George A. Moore family, Wilton Developments has, and continues, to bring forward many major regional projects and buildings, having already created the potential…
Bulls strengthen Investment Group and Board of Directors
Current club sponsors, Nathan and Daniel Varley of Metalcraft & Varley’s Builders Merchants, have joined the club’s Investment Group, with Nathan also taking a place on the club’s Board of Directors. Bradford Bulls’ Chairman Nigel Wood said: “We are delighted that Nathan and Daniel have agreed to join and further bolster and strengthen our Board…
Bulls team up with Ellgren
Bradford Bulls are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ellgren, who will become the club’s official kit supplier on a two-year deal for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. This marks a significant return for Ellgren, who previously supplied kits for the Bulls during their Bradford Northern era in the early 1990s. Ellgren, renowned for…
Guide dog puppies enjoy festive ‘school trip’ to Castle Howard
A group of guide dog puppies from across Yorkshire have been exploring Alice’s Christmas Wonderland as part of a ‘school trip’ to Castle Howard ahead of the festive season. The puppies, each with a festive name or a special connection to Christmas, are at various stages of their training with their Puppy Raisers who volunteer…
Feast your way through the festive season at Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen will welcome a fantastic festive line-up of street food vendors – from schnitzels and slow-cooked brisket to vegan fish and chips, and much more. Guests can explore a range of options including Luna’s Schnitzel, Pickled Porker Smokehouse, Saving Nemo, Fat Cap and Nelly’s Barn, which will be taking over the iconic converted VW…
HF Wealth back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are thrilled to announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership with HF Wealth, one of the club’s loyal supporters and valued sponsors, for the 2025 season. The renewed agreement will see HF Wealth’s branding prominently displayed on the club’s sleeves for another season, continuing a collaboration that has greatly benefitted both the club…
Haworth’s Wyedean makes regimental history in New Zealand
A Haworth manufacturer has made history by creating ceremonial flags bearing the King’s new insignia for the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Wyedean Weaving’s team of expert embroiderers spent 900 hours working on the new Regimental and King’s Colours for the 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Both ceremonial flags were consecrated and presented…
Søstrene Grene plans to enter 2025 with further Yorkshire expansion
Popular Danish homewares brand, Søstrene Grene, is set to kick off the new year with an exciting new store opening in Leeds. With the official opening date to be announced soon, locals will soon have the chance to explore a world of ‘hygge’ and home inspiration. Joining Leeds’ growing retail scene, Søstrene Grene it set…
Just Desserts Yorkshire adds to luxury cheesecake range with new flavours and innovative combinations
Just Desserts Yorkshire has expanded their Luxury Cheesecake portfolio with four new additions to help broaden the flavours available to their farm shop, deli, café and restaurant customers. Offering innovative twist on classic combinations and recipes, the new cheesecakes feature fruit-based Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake and Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake, Italian inspired Tiramisu Cheesecake, and Pistachio Cheesecake….
Preparing for the future: Woodhouse Grove School host a mock interview event for students interested in medical degrees
On Saturday, 16th November, Year 12 and Year 13 students from Woodhouse Grove School, along with peers from neighbouring state schools, Benton Park and Immanuel College, participated in a mock MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) event held in Woodhouse Grove’s new Sixth Form Building. The event aimed to prepare students for university interviews in medicine, dentistry,…
Bradford College celebrates success at graduation 2024
Higher Education students at Bradford College celebrated their hard work and academic achievement when they graduated at a special ceremony at Bradford’s ‘LIFE Centre’. The day was split across two special ceremonies as the latest College graduates donned their cap and gowns in front of family, friends, and VIP guests. The first ceremony at 11am…
White Rose launches 2024 Christmas Appeal, supporting local charity
White Rose Shopping Centre has welcomed the return of its annual gift donation drive, supporting local Leeds charity Kidz Klub in the run up to Christmas. Guests are invited to provide toys and gifts suitable for ages zero to 16 at the Christmas Appeal donation station near Guest Services in the centre, which will be…
Business support needed to bring back popular soapbox event!
One of Bradford’s most popular events is scheduled to head back to the city centre, with the Super Soapbox Challenge returning in 2025 – but only if external sponsorship funding can be secured. Attracting nearly 50,000 visitors to the city over the last three years, the action packed event has become one of Bradford’s event…
Bradford garden centre group wins national sustainable catering award for a second time
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning the Sustainability award in a national competition for the second year running. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability award at the 2024 Garden Centre Catering Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centre’s…
DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds unveiled 333-bedroom makeover just in time for festive season
New rooms, same warm welcome! DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre, which is managed by global hotel management company Valor Hospitality, has unveiled a full refurbishment of all 333 bedrooms. The work, which started in October 2023, modernised the bedrooms, whilst limiting the environmental impact by donating furniture and televisions to be reused. The hotel worked…
1st Safari back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are pleased to announce the renewal of their valued partnership with 1st Safari Day Nurseries, a dedicated supporter and sponsor of the club. For the 2025 season, 1st Safari Day Nurseries’ branding will once again feature prominently on the back of both the playing and replica shirts, marking another year of close collaboration…
Bradford College selected as finalist in prestigious national education awards
Bradford College is a finalist in two categories of the highly sought-after Beacon Awards 2024/2025. Run by the Association of Colleges (AoC), the Beacon Awards celebrate exemplary practice in further education. Announced at the AoC Annual conference yesterday, Bradford College achieved the first shortlisting in ‘The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning’ category…
KLG back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership with KLG Europe, a leading global logistics company, for the 2025 season. As part of the renewed sponsorship, KLG Europe’s logo will be prominently displayed on the rear of the Bulls’ playing shorts, further solidifying the strong relationship between the club and the internationally…
Alice’s Christmas Wonderland at Castle Howard
Fall down the rabbit hole into an experience like no other: Castle Howard opens their jaw-dropping Christmas extravaganza The iconic North Yorkshire stately home is transformed into Wonderland, until 5th January Castle Howard has opened their 2024 Christmas event, Alice’s Christmas Wonderland. The 300-year-old House becomes an immersive Christmas experience, dressed in set pieces, decorations,…
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College receives third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College Sets the Standard in Yorkshire with Third Consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Rating and Exceptional ‘Strong’ Skills Provision Following an inspection in September 2024, Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College is immensely proud to announce that Ofsted has once again awarded the College ‘Outstanding’ status for all six key judgement areas….
Yorkshire Garden Centre group donates over £11,000 to community groups and charities
A ‘Kindness Pot’ set up by a Bradford-based garden centre group has supported over 200 local causes and donated over £11,000 since launch. The Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) initiative was established in 2022 to support local causes nominated by team members at the group’s sites throughout West Yorkshire. In the last year, Otley Garden Centre…
UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO Celebrates Landmark Success with Over 3,000 Attendees, Fuelling the Creative Economy in York & North Yorkshire
The first-ever UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO, organised by Aesthetica in partnership with Make It York and the Combined Authority, has set a powerful precedent for the future of the creative industries in York and North Yorkshire. With over 3,000 visitors flocking to York’s Guildhall, the EXPO became a vibrant focal point for celebrating…
All Aboard: White Rose Express Christmas grotto returns to shopping centre
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magnificent ‘White Rose Express’ Christmas grotto has returned this weekend, with enchanting steam train-themed decorations adorning the centre with festive magic. Guests are immersed in the spectacle the moment they enter the centre, and are invited to follow the enchanted train track to meet Santa in his vintage train carriage en…
MCP back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with MCP Environmental for the 2025 season. A trusted sponsor since 2020, MCP Environmental’s branding will continue to feature prominently on the back of both the club’s playing and replica shirts, showcasing their ongoing commitment to the Bulls. In addition to their first-team sponsorship,…