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Moto-cross prodigy Jordan thanks sponsors

BEING a top rated young moto-cyclist is one thing but you are nothing without your back up team. Tilbury rider Jordan Pasquale is blessed that he not only has NRC Plant Ltd of Orsett and Phoenix MX from Stanford-le-Hope helping him out but he also has superb help from his family.

Thames Gateway remains open for business

The minister hailed achievements to date - new businesses like DP World, Ikea, Westfield and Southend Airport - all bringing skills and jobs into the area. He said that even in a time of financial restraint, it had been possible to maintain commitments to large scale projects like the ongoing £14.5 billion investment in Crossrail which will connect residents and businesses south of the river with the rest of London. And world class projects like the Sustainable Industries Park in Dagenham which provides the foundation for green technology to become the backbone of the Thames Gateway.

Trading standards advice on VAT increase

It might seem tempting to go for the money-saving option but before consumers hand their money over, TSI is advising them to protect themselves by carrying out checks to ensure they are not getting involved in a potential scam, a company that could go bust, or finding that they are burdened with the VAT increase at the end.

Ockendon’s lorry park: “The battle continues” pledges resident

I further believe the councillors are guilty of scare mongering by claiming "Some estimates say that should Howard Tenens be allowed to remain on the site and expand 1000 heavy goods vehicles will be visiting the site daily". The councillors do not reveal the source of the "estimates" are they their own or is it a figure they have plucked from the air without any foundation whatsoever? Even if there were any truth to the "estimates" residents would not be affected as the site entrance would have been moved to a more appropriate location.

Huge market for social enterprise in Grays

Grays town centre was transformed on Thursday (18 November) into a Social Enterprise Market Place — the first of its kind in the area. In all, 15 social enterprises gathered in George Street to sell goods and services to the public. Social enterprises are businesses with charitable and environmental objectives at their heart, and the Market Place was a chance to see what they offer and to learn about the benefits they create.

Pixie Lott to visit Lakeside

Pixie Rocks is all about edgy, rock‐inspired style. This capsule collection has everything from studded leather biker jackets to statement full length black jumpsuits and leather tassel skirts.

Proms at The Park Inn

I suppose we could blame the Amercans because hot on the heels of Halloween ,which we in this country never really took any notice of,

Retail skills are top of the agenda

“There are lots of career opportunities in retail at all levels and it is important that we have support in place so that everyone is given the opportunity to train and gain qualifications.

Save Orsett Post Office

The popular Orsett Stores in the High Road has given notice that it will cease operations from January 2011. Manager Paul Wakeling wanted to change...

Fishy Goings On

The Garra Rufa fish, native to river basins in Turkey, were found to have therapeutic healing qualities about 400 years ago and earned the title of “doctor fish”. Regular treatments will eliminate any hard skin on the feet and this is the most natural pedicure

New market in town

A new style of market is rolling into Grays town centre on Thursday, 18 November in the form of a Social Enterprise Market Place event.

Orsett Halls Wedding Fayre

Orsett Hall has now arisen from the ashes and all is now complete and so its with pride that they open the doors for their third Wedding Fayre

Biomass Fuel For Tilbury Power Stn

One of the country's largest energy suppliers has applied for permission to use biomass as a fuel at its Tilbury power station

Thurrock Business Centre Opens

The former Post Office in George Street was acquired by the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation in December 2008. Phase I of the reopening took place in March this year when the doors of theThurrock Learning Shop officially opened

“Down to Business”

Hundreds of young people from across Thurrock and surrounding areas are teaming up with national and international organisations to help solve real life business problems as part of the Next Top Boss "Down to Business" challenge.

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