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…
Dubai Airshow 2025: Guyson are elevating their global presence to new heights
Guyson International, global leaders in surface finishing solutions, are proud to announce that they will be exhibiting at Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place from the 17th – 21st November, at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. This prestigious event, recognised as the premier global platform for innovation in the aerospace, space and defence industry, will host more…
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…
Use it or lose it – sharp decline in R&D tax relief claims by SMEs
There has been a marked fall in the number of SMEs in Yorkshire and Humber making research and development (R&D) tax relief claims, according to UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at the firm in Yorkshire to warn that local businesses should use the valuable tax relief…
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…
500 Bradford students take part in society’s work immersion programme to raise career aspirations
More than 500 young people across Bradford have experienced an immersive taste of working life thanks to innovative Work Immersion Days from Yorkshire Building Society. Work Immersion Days are aimed at pupils in Year 10 and above, and offer a unique, behind-the-scenes look at life inside one of the city’s largest employers. Developed as part…
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…
Mental health campaigner leads business summit on resilience
An award-winning mental health campaigner will be among the speakers at an MBA Summit on resilience held at the University of Bradford. Luke Ambler, co-founder of Andy’s Man Club, will discuss how to instil resilience in individuals, their career and their workplace at the University’s MBA Summit held on Friday 21 November. The Summit’s theme…
West Yorkshire garden centre group reaches the final of a regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of the Yorkshire Post Business Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, has been shortlisted in the Large Business of the Year category, and Dean’s York has been shortlisted…
Homegrown hero returns!
Super League’s Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the return of homegrown, try scoring sensation Ethan Ryan on a three-year deal. The 29-year-old made his professional debut for the Bulls against London Broncos in 2016, starting as he meant to go on with his first four-pointer – having graduated through the club’s Elite Academy pathway…
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…
Manningham Housing Association lauded at national awards ceremony
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has received warm praise from judges at the Housing Executive Awards. In their formal adjudication, the judges said: “Manningham Housing Association stood out among the other strong finalists for its digital innovation and community involvement, earning Highly Commended recognition.” The BME organisation, which manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000…
Don’t miss out on new child benefit repayment option, Azets warns
People in Yorkshire earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, according to a senior payroll professional. York-based Julie Gunnell, associate director of payroll growth at UK top 10 accountancy Azets, said those who were eligible could now manage their High…
Weather presenter set to shine light on climate inequality
National TV weather presenter Laura Tobin will host a debate on how women are unequally affected by climate change held at the University of Bradford. Laura will also be part of an expert panel of scientists, industry experts, academics and activists at ‘Climate Justice for Women’, on Thursday 6 November. They will discuss why women…
Ideal Extraction Ltd named a finalist in the Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2025
Ideal Extraction in Ilkley has been announced as a finalist in the category ‘Builders of Tomorrow – Construction, Property and Engineering’ at the prestigious Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2025. Based in Ilkley, Ideal Extraction is a specialist engineering company providing bespoke dust and fume extraction systems, primarily in the woodworking sector. The company…
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…
Children in the North are losing up to 10 years of life due to inactivity and inequality
Children across the North are facing a health crisis and experts say physical activity must be at the heart of the solution. As part of the national Child of the North #ChildrenFirst campaign, the University of Bradford has joined with universities across the North to call on the Government to adopt a “whole-of-school” approach to…
Pontefract youngster wins competition to help Santa switch on Britain’s Biggest Lemax Winter Village
A five year old from Ackworth has helped make history by launching the UK’s biggest single display of Lemax collectables. Thomas Kerry won a competition to help Santa switch on the Lemax Winter Village at Tingley Garden Centre following an appeal for someone to help Santa make the village come alive. Thomas was nominated by…
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…
£400,000 for new gestational diabetes umbilical chord study
The University of Bradford has been awarded more than £400,000 to carry out research into gestational diabetes among women from different ethnicities. Dr Kirsten Riches-Suman, Associate Professor of Biomedical Science at the University of Bradford, is leading the research project into gestational diabetes which commonly affects women during pregnancy. The three-year study, conducted at the…
Crysp founder named as ‘One to Watch’ in LDC/The Times Top 50
The founder of a Bradford success story has been recognised as ‘One to Watch’ in LDC and The Times’ prestigious Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders. Pete Mills, chief executive of Crysp Ltd, was awarded the accolade in the eighth annual listing of Britain’s best and brightest business leaders and entrepreneurs – marking the culmination…
Professor’s vision for future cities inspires international award
The next generation of architects and urban planners will be honoured through an international award created in memory of a University of Bradford academic. ‘The City of My Future – Professor Claudia Trillo Award’ will promote the work of young researchers in the field of sustainable urban regeneration. The award celebrates the work…
Single parent Vicky swaps night-time scrolling for Master’s studies
A single mother of twins is studying for a Master’s at home while bringing up her children and working full-time. Vicky Schreiber, 35, has swapped evenings scrolling on her phone and binge-watching TV documentaries for studying MSc Psychology (Distance Learning) at the University of Bradford. She juggles her daily responsibilities of being a mother…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group celebrates its 2025 Great by Nature cohort
34 Team members from a Bradford garden centre group are celebrating the successful completion of an internal training programme which identifies and nurtures talent. Yorkshire Garden Centre Group’s ‘Great by Nature’ programme was established to develop individuals identified by their managers as emerging talent with high potential for growth within the multi-site business. During the…
International graffiti artist transforms Bradford College building with striking mural
The Bradford College ATC building had a striking makeover when internationally acclaimed artist Shamsia Hassani paid the campus a special visit. The ‘Progression to Learning and Work’ building was chosen as the canvas for an incredible new mural by Shamsia, the first female graffiti artist of Afghanistan. The inspirational work is the result of the Bradford 2025 UK…
Remember lost loved ones at park lantern parade
People are encouraged to contribute to a commemorative lantern parade held in a park. The Festival of the Dead parade, organised by the University of Bradford in collaboration with Cecil Green Arts, Bradford Death Cafe and Kynd, will be at Northcliffe Park, Shipley, on Sunday 16 November from 17:00 to 19:30. A series of…
£1m AV transformation at University of Bradford in running for second award
A £1m overhaul of audio-visual infrastructure at the University of Bradford is in the running for its second prestigious industry award, recognising its impact on student experience, sustainability and hybrid learning. Delivered by Roche AV Pro, the ambitious upgrade tackled years of underinvestment across the campus estate, replacing outdated systems with cutting-edge technology. The project…
Bradford helps shape the future of 6G
The University of Bradford is playing a key role in shaping the future of mobile technology, as part of a major European research initiative exploring how 6G networks will transform society. The University recently hosted the 6th plenary meeting of the EU-funded 6G-PATH project, which brings together 28 partners from 13 countries to design and…
Don’t leave National Insurance money on the table, Azets warns
Larger businesses across Yorkshire could be missing out on thousands of pounds annually by not claiming their national insurance (NI) allowances, a senior payroll professional has warned. Julie Gunnell, associate director of payroll growth at UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory Azets, working from the York office, said firms could be missing out on…