Sport News & Updates
Did you know - as an employer if you let your staff watch the World Cup matches live on their computers, you could face a 'penalty' of £1000 if you don't have a colour TV license?
- 9th June 2010
Firms across Sheffield are being advised on how to avoid staff taking time off with World Cup Fever as the tournament begins this weekend.
Victims of domestic violence increased by 30% during the World Cup in 2006, due to high alcohol consumption and frustration at results. West Yorkshire Probation Trust, WY Police, and WY football clubs unite against violence.
- 5th June 2010
An article giving details of some of the best bars and pubs in the Harrogate area showing the World Cup on TV
- 27th May 2010
The Steel City Sports Festival begins on Sunday at the King Edward Community Sports College.
Are you an employer? Wondering what to do about staff who want to watch the World cup during office hours. Here's some info to help with making your decisions, and also what to do about absence management.
- 23rd May 2010
9 months after the 2006 world cup we had a boom in baby births. If the National team do well in 2010 and the same baby boom happens it will coincide with changes to Paternity leave.
The 17 days of snooker action at the Crucible drew record numbers of visitors to Sheffield.
- 27th April 2010
York City fans are being urged to get behind the club ahead of Thursday night's play-off semi-final.
- 8th April 2010
Giant screens showing World Cup matches could be on course for York football fans this summer.