Wynne joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of prolific try-scorer Connor Wynne on a one-year deal! The 24-year-old arrives at Bartercard Odsal Stadium for a second spell in the red, amber and black – having previously spent time at the club during the 2023 season. Wynne made seven appearances during that stint, which was…
Brandon Douglas joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Brandon Douglas on a two-year deal from Halifax Panthers. The 28-year-old was in the Bulls’ Scholarship before moving to Castleford in 2013, making his first team, Super League debut against St Helens in 2016. Spells in South Yorkshire with Doncaster RLFC and Sheffield Eagles were sandwiched…
Will Gardiner joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Will Gardiner on a two-year deal ahead of our return to Super League in 2026. The 24-year-old made his first team debut for Hull FC in 2022 and has since featured 32 times for the ‘Airlie Birds’. Gardiner, who can operate as a prop or at…
Loghan Lewis joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful forward Loghan Lewis on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old joined Salford Red Devils midway through the 2024 season, with his performances seeing him dubbed ‘The Hitman’ due to his all-action approach with and without the ball. The Australian prop played a key role in the…
Eribe Doro is back
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off interest to secure the signature of fans’ favourite and treble winner Eribe Doro – who has penned a two-year deal with the club! The 24-year-old, who joins from Hull Kingston Rovers, became an instant hit on the terraces at Bartercard Odsal Stadium having arrived midway…
Homegrown star pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce homegrown star Jamie Gill has signed a new two-year deal to remain at the club as we head into Betfred Super League for the 2026 season. The 20-year-old has risen through the famed Elite Academy system in place at the Bulls, heavily supported by supporters’ trust Bullbuilder. The Ireland international…
Continued growth and success at Harris Project Management
Harris Project Management (HPM) is celebrating a period of sustained growth, fuelled by strategic team expansion and significant project wins across multiple sectors. The division of leading architectural practice The Harris Partnership has promoted Jake Slater to Associate. Jake now leads the Construction Health & Safety and CDM Regulations team, including several additional new team…
Carl Forster appointed Assistant Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Carl Forster as one of the club’s two full-time Assistant coaches for our return to Super League in 2026. The 33-year-old enjoyed a playing career spanning 13 years, having come through the Academy at St Helens before later joining Salford. Forster’s coaching career began at Whitehaven…
Lee Greenwood signs new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Lee Greenwood has signed a new deal to become one of Kurt Haggerty’s full-time assistant coaches for our 2026 Super League campaign. Greenwood initially joined the Bulls in 2023 as Assistant Coach before stepping up as Interim Head Coach midway through the season alongside Brian Noble. Since his arrival,…
Mitch Souter signs full time deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Mitch Souter has signed a new full-time deal to remain with the club as we prepare for our return to Super League in 2026. The 24-year-old has become a firm fans’ favourite at Bartercard Odsal since his arrival in 2024 – making 58 appearances and scoring 13 tries. His…
Schofield Sweeney continues growth and service expansion with new appointments
A raft of senior appointments and new apprentices at award-winning Yorkshire law firm Schofield Sweeney has further enhanced its growth in both size and service offerings. The firm has recruited six senior team members and taken on four new Solicitor Apprentices, taking the firm’s total headcount to 178 and allowing it to meet demand for…
Nikorima is a Bull
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off fierce competition from a leading Super League club to secure the services of star half-back Jayden Nikorima on a three-year deal. The New Zealander represented Australian giants Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm in the NRL – playing a starring role in the Roosters’ 2020 World…
Leeds apprentices kickstart careers in construction
Sustainable regeneration specialist Equans has welcomed nine new trainees into construction roles in West Yorkshire. The new recruits have taken on titles including trainee quantity surveyor, estimator, site supervisor, and apprentice plumber and electrician. Their work will support housing repairs, maintenance and regeneration projects carried out by Equans’s expert teams to social-rented homes across the…
Turner & Townsend bolsters Yorkshire Real Estate team with three senior cost management appointments
Turner & Townsend, the global professional service company, is strengthening its UK real estate business with three senior appointments to its Yorkshire cost management team. Mark Morris joins as Director and Cost Centre Lead, alongside Michael Teggin as Director and UK Regions Retail Lead and Timothy Shaw as Director. Based in Leeds, they will work closely…
Guy Armitage pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Guy Armitage has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the club as we return to Super League for the 2026 season. The former Toulouse and London star arrived at Bartercard Odsal Stadium prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, making an instant impression by scoring on…
Bulls sign Ackers
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have beaten off competition from a leading Super League club to secure the signing of Andy Ackers on a two-year deal from Leeds Rhinos. The 31-year-old made his professional debut for Swinton in 2014 before spells at London Broncos and Toronto Wolfpack. His impressive performances for the Canadian…
Azets appoints Corporate Finance Partner
International business advisory group Azets has further strengthened its Corporate Finance presence in Yorkshire, welcoming Iffy Hussein as a Corporate Finance Partner in its Leeds office. Iffy joins Azets with over 13 years of experience at EY and PwC, where he spent his time supporting and advising privately owned and private equity backed businesses across…
Andrew Jackson announces further promotions across the firm
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce two further promotions in recognition of the hard work, expertise, and dedication demonstrated across the firm. Rikki Foster has become an associate within the firm’s litigation team. As an experienced solicitor, Rikki supports clients in the resolution of a wide variety of contentious matters including boundary disputes, right…
Chadwick Lawrence welcomes 18 new starters as headcount surpasses 250
Yorkshire legal experts Chadwick Lawrence has announced the appointment of 18 new team members – a significant milestone that takes total headcount to 252. The new recruits span the firm’s Yorkshire office network, strengthening teams across Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Bradford and Horbury, in every corner of the business, reflecting the firm’s commitment to investing in…
Another key appointment for Andrew Jackson
Sarah Thomsen joins as partner and head of contentious probate Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Thomsen as a partner and head of the firm’s contentious probate team. A registered contentious trust and probate specialist and a full member of the ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate…
New Non-Executive Director appointed at Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society has announced Elaine Bucknor joined its Board as Non-Executive Director on 26 September. She brings 30 years’ experience in the technology sector, including the delivery of complex multinational programmes and innovative strategies to support organisational transformation and growth. Elaine has held executive, operational and consultancy roles with leading companies in the telecommunications,…
Hooley pens permanent deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Luke Hooley on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old came through the junior ranks at the Bulls, signing his first professional contract with the club before joining Wakefield in 2017. A permanent stay at Batley Bulldogs followed where three years of impressive performances saw him earn…
Group Head of Private Clients appointed at TL Dallas
Leading independent insurance broking and risk management firm, TL Dallas, which is headquartered in Bradford, has appointed Caroline Pullich as Group Head of Private Clients, further strengthening the family firm’s expertise in delivering bespoke insurance and wealth protection services to high-net-worth individuals and families across the UK and Northern Ireland. Caroline brings more than three…
Kurt Haggerty appointed Bradford Bulls Head Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Kurt Haggerty as the club’s new Head Coach on a three-year deal. The 36-year-old played for the Bulls in 2016, having also represented Leigh Centurions, Widnes Vikings and Barrow Raiders during his playing career. Having hung up his boots in 2017, Haggerty has been Assistant Coach…
Calbee UK expands team as growth continues
Calbee UK, owner of Seabrook Crisps, has announced the appointment of Hannah Colagiovanni as Brand Manager, expanding the marketing team to support the company’s continued growth. Previously Brand Manager for Zoflora at Thornton & Ross, part of global home and healthcare group STADA, Hannah has first-hand experience of supporting growth brands. During the 5-years working…
North Yorkshire housebuilder and RSPB working together for five more years
Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes and the RSPB, the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, are extending their partnership for another five years. The two organisations have agreed to work together for another five years, with parent company Barratt Redrow investing over £1m in the new partnership, on top of what it spends supporting…
TPE welcomes new finance director
TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of Manchester-born Fiona Roberts as is new finance director. Fiona, from Boothstown, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led major finance transformation programmes in fast-moving and complex organisations. She also has direct industry experience, having spent six years at Network Rail, with three years as…
The Grammar School at Leeds welcomes new Principal, Michael Hall
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is delighted to welcome Michael Hall as its new Principal, following the retirement of Sue Woodroofe, who led the school with distinction for nearly a decade. Michael officially took up his post in September 2025. Michael joins GSAL with a wealth of experience as a senior leader in the…
Another key hire for Andrew Jackson: Caroline Hardcastle joins litigation team as Partner
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that Caroline Hardcastle has joined its commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice as a partner. With over 25 years’ experience, Caroline advises clients on a wide range of high value, complex contractual disputes, shareholder and director claims, and warranty claims. She has particular expertise in the education…
Azets promotes payroll specialist Julie Gunnell
A payroll specialist in Yorkshire and the Humber has been promoted at UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets. York-based Julie Gunnell is now associate director of growth for payroll – one of three staff promoted to its UK payroll services team to newly created roles in the business. Julie joins Claire Brown,…
Andrew Jackson welcomes a new partner to its family law team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has appointed Gabbie Glasper as a partner, marking further growth for the firm’s thriving family law practice. A highly experienced solicitor, Gabbie has practised family law for over 30 years and has been accredited by the Law Society and Resolution since 2009. She is nationally…
Bulls and Campion AFC form partnership
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Campion AFC, bringing together two of the city’s most passionate and community-driven sporting clubs. This collaboration is designed to strengthen ties between rugby league and football communities while delivering meaningful benefits to both clubs and their supporters. The partnership is built on a shared…
Tax Partner re-appointed to HMRC’s anti-abuse panel
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that tax partner Fiona Phillips has been re-appointed as a member of HM Revenue & Customs’ General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) independent advisory panel. Having joined the GAAR panel in 2022, Fiona will remain in the role for a further three year period, alongside her role with Andrew Jackson Solicitors. Established…
Leading Yorkshire textile manufacturer appoints new technical and sustainability manager
Think Group, a Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Douglas Phillips as Technical & Sustainability Manager. In her new role, Rachel will lead the development of new products in collaboration with customers and guide businesses on sustainability within the Non-Wovens industry. Alongside this, she will support the manufacturing process by…
Chadwick Lawrence strengthens roster of professional sports club clients with Castleford Tigers partnership
The Yorkshire law firm has been appointed as the club’s official legal partner Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been appointed as the official legal partner of Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club, strengthening the firm’s roster of professional sports club clients. The partnership will see the firm provide the Tigers with expert legal…
Bulls sign Super League stalwart
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce we have seen off stiff competition to secure the services of England international forward Chris Hill from Salford Red Devils on a deal until the end of the season. The vastly experienced prop, who is a two-time Challenge Cup winner, has enjoyed an incredible career spanning 20 years to…
Chadwick Lawrence becomes Huddersfield Town Football Club’s official legal partner
Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been named as Huddersfield Town Football Club’s official legal partner, continuing the firm’s long-standing partnership with the club and its community. As the club’s trusted legal representative on all commercial matters, the firm recently negotiated its biggest-ever sponsorship agreement – a five-year exclusive naming rights deal for the Club’s home ground,…
AAB appoints former EY Partner as new Head of Tax
Leading professional services firm AAB, has announced the appointment of Mark Lappin as Head of Tax, reinforcing the firm’s ambition to deliver market-leading tax services across the UK and globally. Based in London, Mark brings more than 25 years of experience in tax advisory and commercial leadership, including senior roles at EY, where he led…
Summer delights arrive at Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen has turned up the heat this summer with a sizzling new street food lineup. From fragrant Egyptian koshary and Ireland’s popular Spice Bags, to the return of the deep-fried Italian lasagna, a global feast awaits! Guests can tuck into delights from around the world including three exciting newcomers – Masri, Dirty Bags, I…
AAB invests in talent as three rise to partner level
Leading professional services firm, AAB, has made a significant investment in its talent development strategy with the promotion of three employees to partner level and a further 134 promotions across the team of 1,000 people. This move reflects the company’s commitment to recognising and elevating talent from within, fostering a culture of growth and excellence….
Chadwick Lawrence awards four new training contracts
Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has awarded training contracts to four candidates, as it continues to champion future legal talent from the local area. Christian Licerdale has been awarded an 18-month training contract at Chadwick Lawrence working across the firm’s corporate and commercial and litigation departments. Christian studied for both his LLB law…
Solicitor returns to Andrew Jackson’s Litigation team as a partner
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that it has welcomed Rob Ripley as a partner in its commercial litigation and dispute resolution team, strengthening the firm’s well regarded practice, which acts for clients across the UK and globally. Having first joined the firm in 2007 for 10 years, Rob has gained over 30 years’ experience in…
Bulls announce partnership with Snowman
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce a new commercial partnership with Snowman, who will become the official sponsor of the club’s LED screen at Bartercard Odsal Stadium. As part of the agreement, the Snowman brand will feature prominently on the stadium’s Big Screen frame during all home fixtures, delivering high-impact visibility for the lifestyle brand…
Azets UK appoints Yorkshire regional managing director
Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm, has appointed Claire Needham as its new regional managing director for Yorkshire and the North East. Claire is promoted into the role from her position as Azets’ York office managing partner and head of the UK technical accounting team. She will succeed Russell Turner, who is…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group creates new role for multi-site growth
A Bradford-based garden centre group with a site in Scarborough has created a new stock inventory role as it prepares for future growth across its multi-site business. Yorkshire Garden Centres group, owner of Dean’s Scarborough, has appointed Dan Campbell as its Buying Support Manager to work across all seven sites in West and North Yorkshire….
Schofield Sweeney welcomes Real Estate Partner Tim Richards
Appointment Consolidates Firm’s Position as a Regional Leader in Real Estate Law Award-winning Yorkshire law firm Schofield Sweeney has further enhanced its real estate expertise with the appointment of new partner Tim Richards to the 40-strong specialist team. Tim brings with him a wealth of commercial real estate experience, including advising end-to-end on major land…
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors welcomes new Commercial Property Director
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors is pleased to announce that Claire Roberts has been appointed to the role of Director in the Commercial Property department. Felicity Green, Practice Manager of AWB Charlesworth said: “We are delighted that Claire will be joining the Commercial Property team as Director. Claire brings a wealth of skills, experience and achievements to…
Sports Direct unveils bigger and better new White Rose store
Sports Direct, a leading international retailer of sports and fitness footwear, clothing, and equipment has opened (30th May) a new and upsized 11,000 sq. ft store at White Rose Shopping Centre, offering even more choice to guests. The relocated Sports Direct store boasts equipment, clothing, footwear, and accessories from global sports brands such as Nike,…