SEABOURN Sojourn, one of Seabourn’s three 450-passenger ultra-luxury small ships, made its maiden call at the Port of Tilbury last week.
Throughout 2011 and 2012, the International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury saw 35 home port calls with a total of close to 50,000 guests passing through the terminal.
BLOTT is the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed newcomer that is adding zest to the UK High Streets and Shopping Centres.
Its first two stores opened in Tunbridge Wells and Guildford in 2011,supported by its web store, blottshop.com. In 2012 Blott opened a further four stores in Cambridge, Reading, Windsor and Sheffield Meadowhall, and is planning to continue its ambitious roll-out plan to open a further five stores in 2013.
COMMUNITIES minister Brandon Lewis praised the apprenticeships scheme launched by DP World London Gateway and South Essex College as he visited the site on Monday morning. Showing a head for heights, Mr Lewis joined by local mp, Stephen Metcalfe, principal of South Essex College, Angela O'Donoghue and chief executive of DP World London Gateway, Simon Moore as they ascended the 200 metre cranes at the port.
MARKS & Spencer is in talks to take a 1m sq ft warehouse at DP world’s London Gateway port development. The move is expected to satisfy the high street retailer’s long-standing requirement for a new south-east depot.
Gable Hall students visit London Gateway
London Gateway, Thurrock, 16th May 2013: Forty-five pupils from Gable Hall School, along with their teachers, recently visited the...
When Callum was asked what his one wish was by Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, Callum said he wanted to get up close to and swim with dolphins. His wish was granted and Callum had an amazing time, even meeting his own special dolphin called CJ.
IT IS always a hive of industry at AJ Insurance on Dock Rad, Tilbury. Inside the grand building, staff beaver away at providing a first class service for their customers. Director, Paula Hare has been with the company for over thirty years.
Captain Exley’s role as Marine and Cruise Manager at the Essex Port sees him responsible for the redevelopment of the historic Grade II listed London Cruise Terminal, marketing this unique cruise facility on the Thames internationally and building the cruise business into Essex and London. He has recently returned from Florida where, Forth Ports in association with Cruise Britain, exhibited at the Cruise Shipping Miami Conference, with a view to attracting new business to the cruise terminal in London.
Cory Environmental leave a multi million pound legacy in Thurrock. Grays Beach park, Thameside nature park, Chafford Hundred Gorges and the Woolmarket in Horndon to name just a few.
INTU Lakeside is delighted to be helping women and men find the perfect pair of jeans and have teamed up with Cosmopolitan, the national women’s magazine, to offer an exclusive styling event – Jean Genie - from 26-28th April. Inspired by the styles seen on the likes of Rihanna, Jay-Z and Cameron Diaz, Jean Genie will treat shoppers to a unique styling experience for FREE, with expert stylists on hand to help shoppers solve their denim dilemmas. They’ll also be able to pick up some extra ideas on how to complete the look, including shoes and accessories from the stores within intu Lakeside.
THE CREW of a cross channel ferry that suddenly went out of service, are being supported by Catholic seafarers' charity, Apostleship of the Sea. The 'Ostend Spirit' worked the Ramsgate to Ostend route but ceased operations last week and is currently laid up in Tilbury Docks reports the Independent Catholic News. The Eastern European crew are still on board as discussions about the future of the ship and their future continue. Reports claim crew have not been paid since Christmas.
FitBride UK will be hosting this unique workshop for brides-to-be at the Park Inn Thurrock on 9th June from 10am to 3.30pm. What to expect on the day: Learn how to: Dress for your body shape and ensure that you find the perfect wedding gown. Source suitable designers and dress styles whatever your budget. Avoid stressful and time consuming dress shopping and know the questions every bride should ask at a fitting.
After the hearing, HSE inspector Keith Waller said: “The company’s forklift truck had a number of serious defects which put the driver and those in the vicinity of the truck at risk of being seriously injured or even killed.
THE PARK INN Thurrock hosted the fourth annual Next Top Boss awards on Thursday night. General Manager David Graham and his team welcomed the contestants from across the borough in the venture which is aimed at identifying the "Lord Sugars" of the future.
AN exciting event to launch Templesprings' on-line coaching hub and to raise awareness of the work of Templesprings in the community is set for Saturday (April 20th). Thanks to an Award for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund, Templespring are delighted to be launching their Hub which is based on an e-coaching or virtual coaching environment.
