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  1. News > Royal Assent for Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006
    Following London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games the Government have begun the introduction of new legislation to deal with the vast number of regulatory issues needed to ensure delivery of the Games. On the 30 th March 2006 the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 received the Royal Assent. In summary the main provisions are intended to ensure: That London successfully delivers the Games in 2012 That they are delivered in accordance with the commitments ...
  2. News > Kiwi star joins Lancashire
    New Zealander Nathan Astle has joined Lancashire County Cricket Club as their second overseas player. Beswicks, advising Nathan, were instrumental in securing his contract with Lancashire. Lancashire’s Cricket Manager Mike Watkinson said “Nathan will provide quality and experience.
  3. News > Hit them on the break!
    Tim Bailey looks at the threat of ambush marketing to major sporting events in an article, first published in FC Business. Hit them on the break!
  4. News > England expects...
    Probably the most important strategic objective of the FA is to “…lead the development of grass roots football, providing the framework and facilities to achieve the highest participation in the world” Implementation of this crucial objective to secure success on the world stage is primarily through the FA Programme for Excellence. Its purpose to identify the most talented young players in England and Wales and provide them with the best technical coaching available, ...
  5. News > Change of Kit for Cricketers at Stoke City FC
    When Stoke City FC played PSV Einhoven on Tuesday 25 July, an unexpected trio of cricketers were there to enjoy the game. From left: Dominic Cork, Gary Mellor, Nathan Astle and Stephen Fleming International cricketers Dominic Cork (formerly England, currently with Lancashire), Nathan Astle, (New Zealand and Lancashire) and Stephen Fleming (New Zealand Captain and captain of Nottinghamshire - current County Champions) were at the match as guests of their agents Beswicks Solicitors. Gary ...