Bulls sign Sao
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful Samoan international forward Ligi Sao on a one-year deal for the 2027 season. Sao made his senior debut in 2013 at Manly Sea Eagles, where he spent three years before joining New Zealand Warriors. The towering 6ft 1 enforcer then made the move to Super…
Five new legal professionals join growing LCF Law team
Yorkshire law firm LCF Law has made five appointments across its Leeds and Bradford offices, including three aspiring solicitors who will now embark on the firm’s acclaimed solicitor training programme. In Leeds, the firm has recruited Jenna Leach as a legal executive in its corporate team, alongside two new paralegals with Matthew Griffiths joining the…
End-to-end HRO delivery for a major defence-sector client
How an integrated HRO partnership enabled consistently high fill rates, seamless workforce management, and contract stability for a leading defence organisation. 1. Background / Context A major defence multinational was required to provide support to a defence training programme. The multi-year programme covered aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, technical upgrades and all supply chain management activities to…
Leeds’ first stand-alone K-beauty store Moida confirms opening date at Trinity Leeds
Authentic K-beauty retailer Moida will open at Trinity Leeds on Saturday 29th August – with goody bags and giveaways for lucky customers. Tickets to the launch event at 9am have already sold out, but from 11am the first 100 walk-in customers will be gifted a goodie bag worth £100 when spending £20 in store. Shoppers who…
Discovery Playground brings research to life
Youngsters enjoyed a day of creative activities and hands-on learning at Bradford’s Peel Park, where University of Bradford researchers shared insights from their work on children’s play, wellbeing and development. ‘Child’s Play: Discovery Playground’ saw youngsters aged between five and 14 take part in a host of interactive experiences designed to showcase research that impacts…
Young Leeds actor receives outstanding GCSE results
A talented actor and musician from Leeds has scored a string of top GCSE grades. Will, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), has starred in national productions including Animal Farm and Why The Whales Came. Currently appearing in the world premiere of brand new musical Sea Change at Birmingham Hippodrome, Will has…
York celebrates Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students’ success
City of York Council education leaders have congratulated students across the city as they receive their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today (Thursday 20 August). Cllr Bob Webb, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Congratulations to all the young people receiving their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today. Reaching this point…
72% of GCSES at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top 7/8/9 grades
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have achieved excellent exam results, with 72% of all GCSEs awarded the top grades of 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*). 52% of entries were awarded grade 8 or above, and 27% awarded grade 9. GSAL’s GCSE Class of 2026 includes a Yorkshire cricketer, a Team GB showjumper,…
Weight loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice, new study finds
York St John University collaborates on timely research into perceptions, attitudes, and experiences of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro use in the UK. Researchers from the UK and Canada have found that users of GLP-1 medications – weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro that help regulate appetite and blood sugar levels – often rely on…
Yorkshire engineering firm delivers critical maintenance to support major European energy project in just 37 days
Salko UK, a leading mechanical and electrical solutions provider, has successfully completed expert maintenance works across three exhaust gas housings and diffusers in the Netherlands. Working in partnership with ENGIE, Salko UK deployed a 13-strong team to complete essential work that was delivered in just over a month. Located at the Maxima Centrale, the maintenance…
Flex to you – Why Flex Support makes sense in summer
For some businesses in our industry, summer is one of those periods where the calendar simply does not allow for slow days. Year after year, we see demand rise, schedules tighten and pressure on production lines build. Meanwhile, warehouse teams and existing transport fleets are stretched to capacity with the season’s demand. For the businesses…
St George’s Crypt joins West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and invites businesses to help change lives across Leeds
St George’s Crypt, one of Leeds’ longest-established charities, is proud to announce its membership of the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce as it looks to build stronger partnerships with businesses across the region. For more than 90 years, St George’s Crypt has been providing care, compassion and hope to people experiencing homelessness, addiction…
Blueberry Marketing Solutions marks 20 years of business, people and opportunity
From a university incubator in Leeds to a 50-strong team that has supported more than 500 organisations, Blueberry Marketing Solutions is celebrating 20 years in business. Founded by Managing Director Faresh Maisuria after a last-minute opportunity led to the company’s launch, Blueberry has grown into a well-established UK business. Its clients span the public and…
Yorkshire Building Society helps families get creative at Leeds Road Festival
Families from across Bradford got involved in creative activities with Yorkshire Building Society colleagues during this year’s Leeds Road Festival, a week-long celebration of culture, creativity and community that attracted more than 25,000 attendees when it launched last year. Following its successful debut, the festival returned with events taking place across venues along Leeds Road…
58% of A-Levels at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top grades of A/A*
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) are celebrating after 58% of A-levels were awarded top A/A* grades. Fifteen pupils achieved at least three A*s, while seven students scored A*s in at least three subjects plus an A* in their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This year’s talented cohort includes three footballers of the future,…
North Yorkshire family uses part exchange scheme to buy dream home
Nunthorpe locals have recently settled into their new home at David Wilson Homes’ Grey Towers Village development. Tom and Claire Laverick, along with their daughters Ella, Edie and 15 year old dog Peggy, have recently moved to a new energy-efficient home at Grey Towers Village. The family utilised the developers Part Exchange scheme to make the moving process easy….
Popular North Yorkshire development now sold out
Following an increase in demand, Barratt Homes has now sold out at its Harclay Park development in Boroughbridge. The homebuilder welcomed a range of house hunters to its Stump Cross development, and the remaining properties on the final phase were soon snapped up. Having offered a selection of three, four, and five bedroom properties, the community proved to…
Bentley pens Bulls return
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of James Bentley on a three-year deal from the start of the 2027 season. The 29-year-old is a product of the club’s famed pathway system, making his senior debut at the Bulls in an 82-0 win over Oldham in 2026, aged just 18. Bentley, primarily a back…
Plan ahead for resurfacing works on Beckfield Lane
Over 1km of Beckfield Lane is set to be resurfaced from next week (from Monday 17 August), as part of this year’s record investment in the council’s Highways Maintenance Programme. Work will start on Beckfield Lane, from Wetherby Road to the junction of Lidgett Grove. This work builds on recent work to resurface footpaths, improve…
University of Bradford ranked 1st (again) in England for improving access to higher education
Pictured above: Professor Gillian Murray, University of Bradford Vice-Chancellor. Credit: University of Bradford. The University of Bradford has been ranked first in England by the Social Mobility Commission for recruiting the most disadvantaged students, when location is factored in. The report covers universities across England and is designed to measure which universities do the most to improve access…
Residents urged to look out for Annual Canvass
Residents across York are being asked to keep an eye on their inboxes and letterboxes as City of York Council begins its annual electoral registration canvass from 17 August. The annual canvass plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone who is eligible to vote can take part in local and national elections. By checking…
Improvement works on Bishopthorpe Road progressing ahead of schedule
As part of a long-term programme to resurface York’s roads and replace, upgrade and maintain traffic light systems across the city, the council has begun improvement works on Bishopthorpe Road this August. The project is currently progressing ahead of schedule, meaning the planned resurfacing works can now be completed earlier than anticipated, helping us keep…
Institute for Equity, University Centre celebrates 100% compliance rating in British Accreditation Council inspection
Vice Principal Janet Cash praises staff, fellows, and students as specialist UK higher education institution meets every evaluated standard across governance, teaching and student support. I am thrilled to share that the Institute for Equity, University Centre (IEUC) has successfully completed a full inspection by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) under the Independent Higher Education…
Core Telecom returns as headline sponsor of the Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards for a fourth consecutive year
Core Telecom is proud to announce that we will once again be the Headline Sponsor of the Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards, marking our fourth consecutive year supporting this inspirational event. Taking place this November, the awards celebrate the extraordinary bravery, resilience, and achievements of children and young people from across Yorkshire who have overcome…
AAB strengthens Central Scotland leadership team
Image caption (above): L-R: Iain Walker, Corporate Finance Partner and Head of Central Scotland, and Malcolm Crawford, Business Development Partner at AAB Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm AAB has strengthened its Central Scotland leadership team with the appointment of Malcolm Crawford as Business Development Partner, and the promotion of Corporate Finance Partner Iain…
Bateman completes return
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce John Bateman has signed a two-year deal from the start of the 2027 season – with the club holding the option of a third year. Having come through the club’s famed pathway system, Bateman made his debut aged just 17, against Catalans Dragons in 2011. After three years in…
Former Kirklees College Sports student Zak Lloyd makes Super League debut for Leeds Rhinos
Former Kirklees College student and young Rugby League player Zak Lloyd is celebrating after making his debut for Super League side Leeds Rhinos. Zak, who finished his Sport Coaching course only a few weeks ago, came off the bench in the final quarter of his side’s 46-0 win over Toulouse Olympique at Headingley. He mentioned…
Bake Off: The Professionals star brings tasty chocolate workshops to Trinity Leeds
Pictured above: Trinity Leeds The Study. 25.07.26 – Picture by Roger Moody / SD Photos Trinity Leeds is serving up the sweetest event of the summer as ‘Bake Off: The Professionals’ contestant Oliver Dunn – also known as Oli the Choc – hosts a series of chocolate workshops. Families can take part in child-friendly workshops,…
Greenwood pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Lee Greenwood has signed a new two-year deal – keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028 season. Greenwood initially joined the Bulls in 2023 as Assistant Coach before stepping up as Interim Head Coach midway through the season alongside Brian Noble. Lee signed a one-year…
New Cultural Passport scheme for young people in York and North Yorkshire appeals for project bids
Applications for proposals to help young people across York and North Yorkshire to benefit from arts, culture and heritage activities are now open. Developed by City of York Council, supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Cultural Passports for Young People provide funding…
Core Telecom continues its support for The Endometriosis Foundation with laptop donation
At Core Telecom, we believe that businesses have a responsibility to support the communities and organisations that are making a real difference in people’s lives. That is why we are proud to continue our longstanding support of the Endometriosis Foundation through the donation of three laptops to help power the charity’s vital work. The Endometriosis…
Government’s technical education reforms reinforce the need to expand Leeds College of Building’s construction technical excellence college
Leeds College of Building has welcomed the announcement on expanding technical education pathways for young people from the age of 14, placing technical and academic routes on an equal footing and strengthening links between education, employers and regional growth priorities. The College believes the reforms are a significant endorsement of the specialist, employer-led approach it…
Trinity Leeds puts sporting hero in the spotlight as Yorkshire Day celebrations kick off
A super-sized tribute to sporting icon Sir Kevin Sinfield has been unveiled today as Yorkshire Day celebrations kick off at Trinity Leeds. The eye-catching image of the Leeds Rhinos legend – recently awarded a long-awaited knighthood – has gone on display under the main atrium at Trinity Leeds as the shopping centre supports his inspirational upcoming…
Blacks named the most recommended law firm in Yorkshire by Legal 500
Blacks Solicitors LLP has been named the most recommended law firm in Yorkshire by Legal 500, topping new rankings drawn from more than 9,000 client responses across the region. The independent firm claimed first place ahead of Addleshaw Goddard, Irwin Mitchell, Pinsent Masons, Walker Morris and Freeths – a result that underlines the strength of…
TRU’s Baker Viaduct crosses the River Calder in Ravensthorpe
The newly built Baker Viaduct in Ravensthorpe now spans the River Calder with the penultimate pair of beams installed today (July 29), connecting the structural steelwork either side of the water. The 350m long, 2,400-tonne viaduct now spans two waterways after crossing the historic Calder & Hebble Navigation Canal last year, and forms a pivotal…
Kirklees College celebrates the impact of adult education as it launches its new adult course guide
Kirklees College has launched not only its new Adult Course Guide for September 2026, but also a brand-new video, ‘Your Next Chapter’, which highlights the meaningful impact of adult and community education at the college. Produced in collaboration with Sam Teale Productions, an award-winning production company based in Kirklees, the new video shines a spotlight…
England’s Over 75s veterans release charity anthem ahead of 1966 World Cup anniversary match with Germany
Football could still be coming home this month The World Cup may be over, but England have a chance at international glory of a different kind this month. England’s Veteran Over 75s footballers are gearing up to mark the 60th anniversary of England’s victory over Germany with a commemorative match against their European rivals. The England v Germany match will take place at Boundary Park, Oldham at 3pm on Thursday 30…
Walker Foster completes MBO
Photo Caption: Walker Foster board of directors (l-r) Katie Ingham, Maxine Heppenstall, Ian Haynes, Jayne Schofield, Craig Williams, Sara Rutter Schofield Sweeney advises fellow law firm A management buyout at long-established general practice law firm Walker Foster, has been completed, with support from commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney. Equity Directors Maxine Heppenstall and Ian Haynes…
Tuck into tacos, wings, chicken satay and more at Trinity Kitchen this summer
Trinity Kitchen is serving up a fresh taste of summer as a brand-new line-up of street food favourites arrives, bringing bold flavours, exciting firsts and sunshine-ready dishes to the heart of Leeds. Guests can expand their taste buds and explore Singaporean classics and Venezuelan Arepas plus a doze of American Philly cheesesteaks, wings and more….
Cheshire Scientific drop box opens at Big Yellow on Gelderd Place, Leeds
Focusing on Leeds! Getting your water samples to a lab from Leeds just got simpler. We’ve opened a Cheshire Scientific drop box at Big Yellow on Gelderd Place, just off the M621 and a couple of minutes from the ring road. Leeds keeps a lot of people busy, a business district that’s grown quickly, two…
Award-winning dessert destination announces White Rose opening date
Artisan dessert brand Rassam’s Creamery has confirmed the launch plans for its newest and most impressive site to date, opening at White Rose Shopping Centre on 31st July, with 50% off for all guests, all day long. Located on The Balcony at White Rose, near the entrance to The Village and car parks four and five,…
New chapter for King’s Manor as York St John University moves in
Historic medieval landmark in York to continue its long tradition as a place of education. York St John University is delighted to become the custodian of King’s Manor and will begin moving into the historic buildings over the summer, ready to welcome students and staff for the start of the academic year in September. The…
Azets UK appoints Leeds Office Managing Director
Pictured Above – TAKING OFFICE 1: International accountancy and business advisory group Azets has appointed Jessica Lawrence as office managing partner in Leeds. Jessica is pictured right with regional managing director Claire Needham, left. Highly-experienced Jessica Lawrence to lead office into next phase of growth International accountancy and business advisory group Azets has appointed highly-experienced…
Multi-million pound deal sees Normanton-based manufacturer join UK’s largest independent SIP provider
Award-winning Normanton manufacturer SIP Build UK (SBUK Group) has been acquired by Liverpool-based SIP Building Systems Ltd (“SBS”) in a multi-million-pound deal that creates the UK’s largest independent provider of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). The strategic acquisition brings together three of the UK’s most established SIP businesses – SBS, SIPCO, and SIP Build UK (SBUK…
Schofield Sweeney welcomes Private Wealth Director Amanda Simmonds
Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney has strengthened its private wealth offering with the arrival of Director Amanda Simmonds, who joins the firm’s 20-strong specialist team. Amanda brings 38 years’ experience as a private client solicitor to the team, advising on all aspects of private client work including wills, trusts and related documents, estate administration,…
Simunix joins Banyan Software in strategic acquisition
Azets Corporate Finance has successfully advised the shareholders of Simunix Holdings Limited on its sale to Banyan Software, a company that acquires and develops growing software businesses worldwide. York-based Simunix – founded in 1998 by John Lewis – has become part of Banyan Software, which operates more than 100 portfolio companies across North and South…
Moortown Group run with the Bulls in 2026
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce a new partnership with Moortown Group, bringing together two proud Bradford organisations. Established in 1998, Moortown Group has built a national reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete solutions across the UK. Headquartered in Bradford, the company has grown through a commitment to quality, integrity and…
Yorkshire engineering firm scoops prestigious regional business award
Leading mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Salko UK, has been named Family Business of the Year at the North Yorkshire Business Awards. The business was recognised for its strong family ethos and active involvement from multiple generations. Family ownership, leadership and values are embedded at every level of the organisation and have directly shaped its…