New weekly service from DP World London Gateway
A NEW weekly service, operated by Unifeeder, will start at DP World London Gateway at the end of February 2020, providing an additional service for the logistics trade hub.
Tilbury woman qualifies as social mobility charity’s first female chartered accountant
A TILBURY apprentice has become the first woman from social mobility charity, Leadership Through Sport and Business (LTSB), to qualify as a fully-fledged accountant. Bola Lawal, who studied at The Gateway Academy in Grays, joined LTSB’s apprenticeship programme in September 2015 and trained with Berg Kaprow Lewis LLP (BKL) before securing a role with Santander. […]
Amazon Academy business event for South East SMEs set for Tilbury
AMAZON has announced that the Tilbury fulfilment centre will host a free event on Tuesday 3 March 2020, aimed at helping small businesses and entrepreneurs across the South East to grow online.
Essex is leading the way when it comes to beating business crime.
THE county now has a new Crime Against Business Strategy – designed by business for business.
Essex County Council has set out a vision for its tourism strategy and it doesn’t involve Towie.
ESSEX County Council has set out a vision for its tourism strategy – and it doesn’t involve Towie.
Apprenticeship Levy Funding Available for Thurrock Businesses
TO support Thurrock Council’s ambition to make Thurrock a great place to work and learn, the council is sharing some of their levy to enable small businesses in the borough fund new apprenticeships.
Deliveroo reveals Grays’ top take-aways
DELIVEROO, the on-demand food delivery service, is celebrating its first birthday in Grays. New data from Deliveroo reveals Saturday at 7:49pm is the most popular time for Grays locals to order Deliveroo. Further data has shown locals love Japanese food the most, followed by American and Mexican.
Mayor of Thurrock attends Ockendon-based H W Wilson’s 90th Anniversary Celebrations
THE Mayor of Thurrock, Councillor Terry Piccolo, joined in today’s celebrations to mark the 90th Anniversary of Ockendon-based H W Wilson becoming a Limited Company in 1930.
Amazon Tilbury worker Matt finds the right place in Seattle
A TRIP to the Space Needle, a visit to the world-famous Pike Place Market and a ticket to the Seattle Thunderbirds were just some of the activities enjoyed by Matt B from Essex after he jetted off on the trip of a lifetime to Seattle.
HW Wilson set to celebrate 90th anniversary
SOUTH Ockendon-based building company H W Wilson Limited celebrates 90 years as a Limited Company on Thursday 20 February 2020 with a breakfast for current and past employees at the Thurrock Garden Centre.
Thurrock Network Group set to celebrate tenth anniversary
THE Thurrock Network Group was launched in March 2010 for local Thurrock businesses to meet and network with other business owners.
Tilbury couple find love at Amazon
ADRIANNA and Diego Sabella found more than just a job when they joined Amazon. The Tilbury couple who met and fell in love while working in Amazon’s operations network have been featured in a video which is being shared across the world after it was announced on The Ellen Degeneres Show.
Catering Manager required for Gateway Academy
AT The Gateway Academy we are passionate about learning. Our highest priority is to provide an environment to our students that excites, motivates and challenges them and encourages lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them.
Could Free Ports be coming to Thurrock?
CHIEF Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak has announced a ten week consultation to rapidly establish ten freeports across the UK, covering sea, air, and rail ports. The ports, once designated as free, will have no domestic taxes levied on any goods within them.
New call for projects to help people in Thurrock travel to work and training
A NEW £1.5m European Social Fund call has been issued for projects that are aimed at helping unemployed or inactive residents – including those aged 15-24 – in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) area who do not have any way of travelling to/from employment or training.
Port chaplain offers welfare to thousands of seafarers in Port of London and Tilbury
A PORT chaplain from international maritime charity Sailors’ Society reached out to more than 11,000 seafarers in London and Tilbury ports last year.
Morrisons knocks 50p off lunchtime meal deal
MORRISONS is today announcing it will be knocking 50p off its lunchtime meal deal, saving regular customers up to a whopping £120 a year.[1]
Tilbury apprentice hopes to inspire others to follow in her doorsteps
DURING National Apprenticeship Week 2020 (3rd – 9th February), an Amazon apprentice from Tilbury is encouraging potential apprentices who want to take the next step in their career to sign up for an engineering, IT, safety or operations apprenticeship.
New service for DP World operating from London Gateway will open up more trading opportunities with India.
A NEW service for DP World operating from London Gateway will open up more trading opportunities with India.
Maritime Minister visits DP World London Gateway
DP World London Gateway welcomed the Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP on a visit to the country’s fastest growing state-of-the-art port and logistics trade hub on 24 January 2020.
Maritime Minister visits Port of Tilbury to inspect progress
NUSRAT Ghani MP, Maritime Minister, visited the Port of Tilbury – London’s major port – today for an overview of the Forth Ports Group’s flagship investment – the new 160 acre port terminal, Tilbury2 – alongside the community outreach, employment and re-training programmes.
Morrisons axing 3,000 management roles
MORRISONS is axing 3,000 management roles as part of a huge restructuring to create more shop floor jobs.
One community development trust welcomes £2,000 donation for local Amazon team
THE staff and volunteers at One Community Development Trust in Tilbury have received a £2,000 donation from the local Amazon fulfilment centre.
HMRC reveal a decade of bizarre excuses and expense claims
EVERY year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some imaginative excuses and expense claims following the 31 January Self Assessment deadline.