Bulls sign Joe Mellor
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Joe Mellor on a one-year deal! Mellor becomes the 14th new face in the Kurt Haggerty era – linking back up with his new head coach along with the likes of Jayden Nikorima, Ethan Ryan and Loghan Lewis. Having come through the ranks at Wigan, Mellor…
How AI can be used to help combat wildfires
The University of Bradford is using artificial intelligence (AI) to spot wildfires early and send alerts to emergency teams, helping them act quickly and reduce damage. Wildfire detection in remote areas is risky for responders, an issue raised at AI for All, the University of Bradford’s event at MyLahore in Birmingham on using new technologies…
Bradford College launches new academy for creative skills
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, officially opened Bradford College’s new skills development space for the creative leaders of tomorrow. ‘The Producing Academy’ is an exciting new facility designed to nurture the wave of creative talent needed across West Yorkshire, helping to position the region as a national powerhouse for the creative industries. Covering…
Budget 2025: Housing Association CEO backs two-child benefit cap removal but concerned over cost of living
The chief executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap in today’s Budget. In a statement, Lee Bloomfield said: “As a housing association which places a special emphasis on providing high quality affordable properties for larger families, the removal of the two-child benefit cap is positive…
Businesses collaborate with childcare providers to celebrate National Tree Week
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group has collaborated with its managed print supplier to celebrate National Tree Week with a childcare provider in Wakefield. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, has partnered with Oyster to provide the Nurtured Childcare group of…
Bradford College honours higher education students at annual graduation ceremony
A remarkable 373 higher education students gathered at The Life Centre to take part in the 2025 Bradford College graduation ceremony. This is the first year that all Bradford College higher education students attended the same graduation, making it the largest ceremony ever held to date. The annual event brought together special guests, family members,…
Incredible interactive 3D models will preserve centuries of heritage
Two of Ireland’s most historic walled towns – Kilmallock in County Limerick and Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland – have been digitally recreated in stunning detail thanks to pioneering technology developed at the University of Bradford. The project uses advanced scanning techniques to create immersive digital twins of these medieval settlements, capturing everything from towering walls…
Kiril Mischeff Group acquires Minster Fine Foods Ltd
Kiril Mischeff, a leading food and beverage supplier, has acquired South-Lincolnshire based Minster Fine Foods Ltd, further strengthening its growing portfolio. Kiril Mischeff, one of Europe’s leading food and ingredient suppliers to the food and beverage manufacturing, foodservice and retail sectors, was advised on the acquisition by Yorkshire-based commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney. Minster Fine…
Skeleton secrets uncovered in new medieval documentary
An online film featuring skeletons from early medieval England examined by an expert from the University of Bradford has been released. History Hit’s film, ‘Medieval Cold Case: Death in the Dark Ages’, features Dr Jo Buckberry, from the University’s Department of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, providing her expertise on three skeletons dating back to the…
Bulls sign Ryan Sutton
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of powerful front row forward Ryan Sutton on a one-year deal – with a second-year option. Sutton made his professional debut for Wigan Warriors against the Bulls in 2014 – going on to win two Super League Grand Finals for the cherry and whites. His form saw…
Postmasters warned time is running out for compensation claims
Despite widespread publicity and a number of recent high-profile settlements in the Post Office Horizon scandal, a leading lawyer is urging postmasters who have yet to lodge or appeal a claim to take action, as the deadlines rapidly approach. Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for justice, and the oldest victim, Betty Brown, have…
Autumn Budget 2025: prediction and policy pitfalls
Fairness, Feasibility, and the Fragile Art of Fiscal Balance Dr Giray Gozgor is an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at the School of Management, University of Bradford As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, a University of Bradford economist warns that the challenge is “not just fiscal, but…
Lantern parade lights up Festival of the Dead
More than 200 people paid tribute to their loved ones at a lantern parade held in a Bradford district park. The Festival of the Dead parade, organised by the University of Bradford in collaboration with Cecil Green Arts, Bradford Death Cafe and Kynd, was at Northcliffe Park, Shipley, on Sunday 16 November. Following a parade…
Dear Chancellor, how the following policy changes would boost hard-hit businesses in Yorkshire
A savvy wish-list of seven policies to boost hard-hit SMEs in Yorkshire has been sent to the Chancellor by UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets. With offices in Leeds, Bradford and York, the firm specialises in SME advice and support for more than 80,000 clients nationwide. Praveen Gupta, Azets’ UK head of…
Bradford City stadium VR project aims to inspire other clubs
The team behind an innovative virtual reality (VR)-inspired project featuring Bradford City AFC supporters’ memories hope it will be replicated by other professional football clubs after it was showcased at the University of Bradford. ‘Stories from Valley Parade’, a digital copy of the University of Bradford Stadium, traditionally known as Valley Parade, created for people…
York garden centre wins Highly Commended at regional business awards
The team at a York garden centre is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended accolade at a regional business award. Dean’s York was awarded the accolade in the Rural Business of the Year category of the annual Yorkshire Post Business Awards, which celebrate Yorkshire’s best in business. Dean’s York manager, Mike Waugh, is delighted with…
Award-winning coach launches next chapter with new executive coaching packages for 2026
Jasmine Clarke, EMCC Senior Accredited Coach and founder of Zest Productivity, has been named New Business of the Year 2025 at the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards. The win marks a defining moment in her journey from productivity specialist to one of Yorkshire’s emerging voices in executive and leadership coaching. Through her company, Zest, Jasmine…
Female Founders boosted by Bradford start-up event
Female-led innovation took centre stage at the University of Bradford’s Demo Day, showcasing some of the region’s most promising start-ups. Among the 20 start-ups on display were Lotessa, a digital health platform founded by Tsitsi Chinyandura, and X-Trim, a wearable fitness device developed by Lucy Finn. The event marks the culmination of the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise…
Students in pole position thanks to Santander’s UK-first app launch
Students at the University of Bradford were firmly in the driving seat during the launch of a new one-stop-shop app developed in partnership with Santander Universities UK. Bradford is the first UK university to join the Santander network – with its UoB Digital app – which contains a campus map, timetables, news, student support services links, Santander benefits…
Russell joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Papua New Guinea international Dan Russell on a one-year deal – subject to international clearance. The 6ft 4in back row forward, who can also play in the centres, spent seven years in the Queensland and NSW Cup competitions in Australia before making his NRL debut for…
Taxing time for company directors over dividends reporting requirements
Company directors and shareholders in Yorkshire face new mandatory reporting requirements for the first time when it comes to declaring dividends from profits for owner-managed and family-run ‘close’ companies. Close companies are usually privately owned limited companies controlled by five or fewer participants, including shareholder directors. The reporting for the compliance ruling by HMRC starts…
Why climate change affects women more than men
TV weather presenter Laura Tobin hosted a conference to discuss why climate change adversely affects women more than men. Climate Justice for Women was held at University of Bradford, which three years ago gained members status of COP (COP30, the largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change, runs until November…
Chamberlain joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of Ed Chamberlain on a season-long loan deal from Hull FC. The 29-year-old can feature in a number of positions including centre and back row, adding versatility and experience to Kurt Haggerty’s side in 2026. Chamberlain made his professional debut for Whitehaven in 2015, before going on…
Aekins joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of former NRL full-back Caleb Aekins on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old made his debut for Penrith Panthers in 2018 before going on to also represent Canberra Raiders in the Southern Hemisphere. Aekins made the move to Leigh Centurions in 2022, playing a key role in their…
Lasting legacy: J.B. Priestley’s son’s will donates royalties to preserve archive
The University of Bradford’s archive of Bradford-born author J.B. Priestley will continue to flourish after a donation of future royalties in his son’s will. An ongoing share of the royalties from his works has been donated in the will of J.B. Priestley’s son, Tom Priestley, a film editor, who died aged 91 in 2023. The…
Bradford housing association ‘sprinkled with magic dust’ praised by independent assessor
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has again earned the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) quality mark following a week-long assessment. The BME organisation – which manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000 residents in Bradford and Keighley – achieved full compliance across all categories, including 13 Compliances Plus ratings for going above and beyond expectations. MHA…
Okunbor pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Jayden Okunbor has signed a new, full-time two-year deal with the club ahead of our return to Super League in 2026. The towering winger arrived initially on loan midway through the 2024 campaign, instantly impressing to earn a permanent stay in the red, amber and black for 2025. The…
Artist’s poignant reason behind raising funds for University’s Burns Unit
An artist whose children were at Valley Parade on the day of the 1985 fire is supporting the University of Bradford-based Burns Unit through sales of his painting of the modern-day stadium. Bob Barker, known for his ‘northern impressionism’ paintings, has released a limited-edition artwork, ‘Take Me Home’, which captures Bradford City AFC supporters walking…
Strongman says ‘I Do’ before national competition
A former University of Bradford student has undergone a different type of build-up to compete in this year’s England’s Strongest Man by getting married and going on honeymoon. George Smith, 27, who studied BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security at the University, is taking part in the televised strongman contest on Sunday 9 November, after he…
Blake pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Fijian flyer Waqa Blake has signed a new, full-time two year deal – keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 31-year-old initially joined the Bulls on a two-year deal prior to the start of the 2025 campaign, having previously represented Penrith…
People with dementia step inside iGloo to boost wellbeing
An innovative project using a 360-degree immersive room showing images of Bradford landmarks to help the wellbeing of people with dementia has been launched by the University of Bradford. ‘Back to Bradford: An Immersive Experience’ sees people with dementia enter the University’s iGloo, a seven-metre 360-degree floor-to-ceiling immersive learning space, to view a presentation of…
Fulton pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Zac Fulton has penned a new, full-time two year deal to remain with the club as we return to Super League for the 2026 season. The former Manly Sea Eagle arrived at Bartercard Odsal Stadium in 2024, making an instant impression scoring 14 tries in 26 appearances and we’d…
Race on to protect wealth from inheritance taxes
Families in Yorkshire considering how to protect up to 40% of their wealth from being handed over in inheritance tax to the Treasury now only have a small window left to act. Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory with three offices in Yorkshire, has been inundated with enquiries following the government’s overhaul…
Young duo pen full time deals
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce rising stars Alfie Leake and Cameron Bate have penned new full-time deals with the club. Both Leake and Bate are young forwards who have come through the Bulls’ Elite Academy system, impressing to earn their first professional deals earlier this year. The duo join fellow ex-Elite Academy graduate Jamie…
Schofield Sweeney focuses on emerging talent
Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney has underlined its commitment to emerging talent and retention, with the appointments of newly qualified staff, trainees, and four new apprentices. The new appointments follow a series of senior recruits at the firm, aimed at delivering a strategic expansion of its service offering. The newly qualified staff and new…
Keyes pens new deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Joe Keyes has penned a new full-time deal to remain with the club until the end of the 2026 season. The half-back returned for a third spell in the red, amber and black prior to the start of our 2025 campaign, making 24 appearances and scoring six tries. Keyes…
Peposhi pens new deal
We are delighted to announce Eliot Peposhi has signed a new full-time three-year deal – with thanks to the Bradford Bulls Squad Booster Association for their support. The 21-year-old initially arrived on a trial basis prior to the start of our 2024 campaign, before being rewarded with a permanent three-year deal after a string of…
Prestige Gifting expands delivery to mainland Europe with flowers and hampers just in time for Christmas
Prestige Gifting, Halifax – one of the UK’s leading online gifting companies, is delighted to announce that it can now deliver its popular flower and hamper ranges to customers across mainland Europe. This marks an exciting milestone in Prestige Gifting expansion plans With its strong reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction in the UK, Prestige…
EPG expands environmental expertise through acquisition of Hafren Water
The Environmental Protection Group (EPG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hafren Water (hafrenwater.com), a respected environmental consultancy specialising in hydrology and hydrogeology services. This acquisition marks another exciting milestone in EPG’s continued growth, with Hafren Water’s hydrogeology expertise complementing EPG’s existing services and strengths with the ability to deliver integrated water and geoenvironmental…
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…
A different beast: Bradford Bulls charge forward with fierce new logo
“Whilst we have the same heart, the same pride, we’re also coming back as a different beast.” Bradford Bulls has unveiled a modern new look, replacing its 30-year old logo with a confident new identity, representing an exciting new era for the club. The new logo is part of a full club rebrand that represents a…
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…
Cyber war: why we’re all foot soldiers now
Dr Fatima Zahrah available for interview as a cyber security expert In the shadowy world of cybercrime, the battlefield is digital, the weapons are psychological, and the targets – increasingly – are us. From rogue hackers to state-sponsored actors, the tactics are evolving. Gone are the days of clumsy spam emails from imaginary princes. Today’s…
Bradford Energy Network to slash University’s carbon footprint by 90%
A ground-breaking city-wide heat network is set to cut the University of Bradford’s carbon emissions by 90%. The Bradford Energy Network (BEN), developed by low-carbon infrastructure firm 1Energy, is a £75 million initiative that will transform how buildings across the city are heated. The University is the anchor partner and main sponsor of the project,…
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…