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NWES merges with London Small Business Centre

TODAY sees the announcement of the merger between Nwes, the UK's largest enterprise agency with London's largest enterprise agency, London Small Business Centre (LSBC).

Further investment for Impulse Leisure Centre in Belhus

THE next phase of the refurbishment of family leisure centre Belhus Park is underway to provide state-of-the-art facilities for local people.

Thurrock businesses urge government to give green light to new Thames Crossing

A COALITION of transport, property and retail companies plus business representative organisations have written to the Chancellor calling for an urgent ministerial decision on the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) scheme reports highway magazine.co.uk

Expert advice at the Old Courthouse in Grays

AS part of a new series of events in Essex linking local businesses with professional business services, enjoy mini-consultations, presentations and networking opportunities for your business at The Old Courthouse in Grays

C2C announce the arrival of new trains

THURROCK rail passengers are set to benefit from a four-phase plan to increase capacity and add more seats by National Express train operator c2c, as a result of the first new trains added to the fleet since 2003.

The Apprentice: Thurrock’s Courtney is a rock in week three

THURROCK'S Courtney Wood sailed through week three of BBC's The Apprentice. After a gruelling week two, when Lord Sugar was a very unhappy man, this week both teams made a much better

Griffin Foundation’s Great Pumpkin Contest

THE GRIFFIN Foundation are once again holding their Great Pumpkin Contest. Full details are on the poster.

Thurrock businesswoman recognised in business awards

ELLA Vine, an entrepreneur from Thurrock, whose lingerie start up has been selected to the Finals of Essex Big Business Boost Awards, has collected an award last Thursday during a gala event in Pontlands Park Hotel in Chelmsford.

Meeting to discuss changes coming to the A13

PLANS are in progress to widen the A13 from two lanes to three from the Orsett Cock roundabout through to its junction with the Manorway (A1014). Work is anticipated to commence in early 2017

Travis Perkins: Grays branch safe as builders’ merchants set to close 30 branches

THE UK's biggest builders merchant, Travis Perkins, is closing 30 branches, putting 600 jobs at risk reports the BBC.

C2C win prestigious safety award

NATIONAL Express train operator c2c has been awarded the Sword of Honour, the most prestigious safety award in the UK.

The Apprentice: Thurrock’s Courtney survives stormy week two

THURROCK'S Courtney Wood survived a stormy week two on BBC1's The Apprentice. Both teams were set a task in branding new jeans.

Thurrock mums can splash out, thanks to Dragons Den

Mum2mum market nearly new sales have been a haven for families with children especially new mums in London and the South East and now coming to Grays.

DP World offer new service to Australia

DP World London Gateway Port has announced a new shipping service to Australia, the Mediterranean and other key markets.

Partnership working between Gateway Learning Community and Proctor and Gamble

THE well-being team within the Gateway Learning Community were recently treated to a delivery of Always feminine hygiene care packs, courtesy of local company Proctor & Gamble (P & G), who supply 4.6 billion consumers around the world.

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