Top Notch backing for the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are excited to announce a new partnership with Top Notch North West Ltd, who will join the club as one of our main sponsors for the 2025 season. As part of this significant collaboration, Top Notch’s branding will feature prominently on the front of the Bulls’ away replica and playing shirt next year….
New Director of Operations appointed at Manningham Housing Association
Saqib Saleem is joining Manningham Housing Association (MHA) as Director of Operations. Amongst a broad range of responsibilities, he will lead on the delivery of customer facing services and drive MHA’s asset management strategy, including overseeing its property portfolio. Mr Saleem is currently Director of Strategy and Regulation at Altair where he leads a team…
Daniel Starkey appointed Associate Director at Leeds head office of property regeneration consultants AspinallVerdi
Independent nationwide property regeneration consultants AspinallVerdi continue to grow with the key appointment of Daniel Starkey as an associate director at the firm’s head office in Leeds serving public and private sector clients across Yorkshire and further afield.. Daniel joins the expanding consultancy following more than five years with planning, masterplanning and architecture consultants Spawforths…
A2Z floors back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with A2Z Floors, who will join the club as one of our main sponsors for the 2025 season. As part of this landmark agreement, A2Z Floors branding will take centre stage on the front of the Bulls’ iconic home shirt. A2Z Floors, a leading provider…
Metalcraft Group back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with Metalcraft Group, a long-standing supporter of the club. As part of this renewed agreement, the Metalcraft Group logo will continue to feature on the Bulls’ replica shirts for the 2025 season, alongside branding for their sub-brand, Varley’s Builders Merchant. The partnership reaffirms a strong and enduring…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
ACS Group back the Bulls in 2025
Bradford Bulls are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership with ACS Group for the 2025 season. ACS Group’s branding will once again appear on the back of both the replica and playing shirts, solidifying their ongoing commitment to the Bulls. Beyond brand sponsorship, ACS Group also provides critical technical support to the club,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sheryl Durham joins Walker Sime as Director of Project Controls and Decarbonisation Lead
Walker Sime, with offices based at Princes Dock in Liverpool, has announced Sheryl Durham as their new Director of Project Controls and Decarbonisation Lead. Durham, who brings two decades of experience on some of the UK’s most significant energy transition and net-zero projects, will play an important role in expanding Walker Sime’s portfolio in energy and…
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,…
Corbett joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the signing of exciting young hooker Mason Corbett from Leeds Rhinos on a one year deal. The 18-year-old featured at both Academy and Reserve grade for the Super League outfit in 2024, making 18 appearances and scoring two tries. A former East Leeds junior, Mason also enjoyed minutes at…
Brian Noble appointed Bradford Bulls Head Coach
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Noble as the club’s Head Coach for the 2025 season. Noble will take to the reins as Head Coach for a second time following a trophy-laden spell in the early 2000s – and he will be supported by First Team Coach Lee Greenwood who has…
Andrew Jackson welcomes solicitor to Private Client Team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed solicitor Devon Drakes to its well-regarded private client team. Devon is experienced in assisting clients in relation to the preparation of wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and in providing Inheritance Tax advice. She also has experience in advising on the administration of estates following death….
Two RAF veterans join growing Teesside air traffic control team
Two former Royal Air Force controllers with more than 40 years of military experience between them have joined Teesside Airport’s tower team. Matt Westmorland and Chris Plumb have joined Teesside as Trainee Air Traffic Controllers after making the transition from military to civil aviation. Now the pair have settled into the tower – bringing with…
Brendan Sheridan joins the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Brendan Sheridan has joined the club as one of our Pathways Assistant Coaches. Sheridan has served as an assistant coach for Oldham RLFC since 2019 and was crucial in the side securing promotion last season. As well as his role at Oldham, Brendan has also coached Ireland’s Under-16 team….
Andrew Jackson announces newly qualified and trainee promotions
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of seven members of its team. Hayley Neal and Ailish Ward have successfully completed their training contracts and qualified as solicitors. They will continue to assist the property team across a broad range of commercial property transactions, with Ailish utilising her experience…
New Non-Executive Director appointed at Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society has confirmed Janet Pope will join its Board as Non-Executive Director on 29 October. With more than 30 years’ experience in financial services, Janet currently sits on the Board of the debt charity StepChange and is Chair of the Charities Aid Foundation Bank. She recently retired from Lloyds Banking Group, where she…
Corporate team grows with new appointments
Schofield Sweeney, an award-winning legal firm has announced the expansion of its corporate team, reflecting on the Firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in legal services. They welcome two accomplished professionals and a recently qualified solicitor to their corporate team, reinforcing their position as a trusted adviser in all corporate aspects of law. Saby…
Accu announces strategic partnership with Huddersfield Town Football Club as official engineering partner for the 2024/2025 season
Accu, a leading Huddersfield-based supplier of high-precision engineering components, is delighted to announce its partnership with Huddersfield Town Football Club, as the Official Engineering Partner for the 2024/25 season. This strategic collaboration is designed to strengthen Accu’s involvement within the local area and elevate the company’s purpose on an international stage. Founded with a vision…
Andrew Jackson announces another key appointment
Private client partner, George Lyall, joins law firm Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed George Lyall, a highly experienced private client specialist, as a partner, marking further growth for its well-regarded practice. With over 40 years’ experience in advising high net worth individuals alongside their private and charitable trusts, George has particular…
Veteran Cargo Chief who made Liege a freight giant offers boost to Teesside
A veteran cargo expert who turned Liege into a magnet for global freight will be at the heart of boosting Teesside Airport’s facility. Steven Verhasselt spent 20 years turning Liege Airport from a small regional airport into a cargo juggernaut, handling two-thirds of all European Air Freight. Now the 52-year-old will be helping to steer…
Inspectas recruits six new compliance specialists
Compliance specialist Inspectas has made six new appointments from trainee to board level, bolstering its team’s property expertise. The West Yorkshire-based business, which moved into larger premises and marked its 10th anniversary last year, has brought in fire, equipment, lab, asbestos and business development professionals taking its multi-disciplinary team to 56. Management Board Director Andy…
Lord Richard Harrington appointed as UKREiiF Advisory Group Chair
The appointment will assist UKREiiF with the next phase of their growth following Infopro Digital’s acquisition of the business. UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has announced the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as UKREiiF’s Advisory Group Chair. He’ll assist UKREiiF with their growth strategy following their acquisition by Infopro Digital in…
Oscrete welcomes new laboratory-based apprentice
Bradford-based specialist construction chemical supplier Oscrete is boosting its team with a further apprentice appointment. New Materials and Testing Apprentice Rennison Forrest-Parkinson joins Oscrete’s laboratory team this month in his first full time role since leaving Guiseley High School. Rennison (19) already has a construction background after shadowing a construction site manager and undertaking work…
AAB announces leadership transition on the island of Ireland
Leading professional services firm across Ireland and the UK, AAB, has announced a new Head of Office within its Island of Ireland operations. Teresa Campbell is set to step into the role as Head of Ireland, succeeding Feargal McCormack, from 1 October 2024. Currently employing c. 1,000 people across 12 offices globally, AAB is ranked…
Primark unveils new £6m Bradford store in The Broadway
Primark has today unveiled its newly enhanced Bradford store, located at The Broadway shopping centre in the heart of the city. The new store features the same quality fashion at great value prices that Primark is known and loved for, with a fresh new look and feel. The new Bradford store represents an investment of…
AAB strengthens Virtual Finance team with new Leeds Partner
Second new Partner in Leeds office in as many months Appointment marks a further expansion of services out of Leeds, following launch of Corporate Finance division in the city 25% growth in Virtual Finance clients in the past year AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce the…
Haroon Qayum adds his expertise to award winning Roche Legal team
Haroon Qayum has joined the award winning Roche Legal as a senior solicitor adding his succession planning expertise to the York based team. Yorkshire born Haroon, previously a partner at LCF Law in Harrogate, is relishing the challenge of his new role and said: “I believe this is an ideal moment to join Roche Legal….
Yorkshire Building Society partners with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has announced Yorkshire Building Society as a Major Supporter. The partnership will see the 160-year-old mutual work with the programme over three years to help support its aim of increasing employment opportunities and skills across the district. Yorkshire Building Society has a long heritage in the Bradford area. One…
Retirement prompts recruitment at Yorkshire garden centre group
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has appointed two new managers to lead newly acquired sites in North Yorkshire. Yorkshire Garden Centres acquired Dean’s of York and Scarborough following the retirement of Richard, Helen and Sarah Dean earlier this year. Their retirement, plus that of Jim Cockerton from the Scarborough centre, created vacancies for managers…
Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Chief People Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has announced that Holly Rankin will become its Chief People Officer from December 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Holly brings more than 28 years’ experience in human resources, including 16 years in financial services. She will join from Barclays Bank, where she has been Managing Director HR. She previously held the roles…
Emma and Ruth lead promotions at Rollits
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has announced its latest round of promotions with two new partners and four more lawyers stepping up a level. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler in the commercial property team and Emma Hamilton in private capital have both been promoted from Associate to Partner and John Ashworth in dispute resolution becomes an Associate….
Lawyer makes the move from grandfather’s firm to join Rollits
A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the property department at leading Yorkshire law firm Rollits LLP. Georgina Gibbon joins Rollits from BG Solicitors LLP, a firm which traces its roots back to 1944, founded by Tom Beetenson…
PNG powerhouse Appo signs new two year deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce fans’ favourite PNG powerhouse Keven Appo has signed a new two-year deal – keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026 season! The 25-year-old arrived at Bartercard Odsal in February last year, making an instant impact – scoring 10 tries as the Bulls reached the play-off…
Azets UK announces new partner and director promotions in Yorkshire
Azets, the international advisory, outsourcing and compliance group, has announced 22 promotions across its Yorkshire business. Richard Oddy (Restructuring, Leeds) has become a partner while Becky Dawson (Technical Accounting, York), James Durham (ABAS, York), Kim Major (Tax, Leeds), Naveen Sahney (Tax, York) have been promoted to director. They are among 12 promotions in Azets’ Leeds…