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Business Secretary Vince Cable visits London Gateway

During the visit, he was given a new report, published today, that sets out how 36,000 new jobs will be created when the project is completed, providing some £3.2 billion to the UK economy every year.

Madstone and Thurrock Council: Keeping trade and heritage local

WHEN Tilbury resident Jack Doodes had the idea of restoring the Tilbury trough, he could have scored the Yellow Pages and found any company that came to mind but instead he put his faith in East Tilbury company Madstone.

Britvic renew multi-million pound contract for West Thurrock

Soft drinks giant Britvic has renewed its warehousing contract with Wincanton and expanded it distribution contract with Eddie Stobart for a further three years. Wincanton has also secured an additional storage unit in West Thurrock which will hold around 5,000 pallets and serve the drinks company’s customers in the local area.

Grays Athletic set to be wound up in High Court today

Back in July, the club were given 98 days to pay an outstanding tax bill. If Grays fail to pay the sum, they could be wound up and its affairs handed to receivers.

Thurrock to get share of £14m new homes boost.

Naisha Polaine, Head of Area for the HCA in the East of England said: "This is positive news for both local residents and our partners. The £14m over the next three years will enable new homes to be built which in turn will address the local housing needs of Thurrock and Essex.

Bang Goes The Theory: Bang Goes The Practise!

Producers of the science show came up with the idea as a tribute to a Second World War brainwave that never came to fruition. Defence chiefs at the time had planned to make ships out of ice and wood pulp in the event the country ran out of steel.

Tube Strike Looms For Monday

Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union (RMT) and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) are due to walk out from 7pm for 24 hours in a row over plans to axe 800 jobs.

Placement Opportunities With Royal Opera

Successful applicants will be required to help with props, coordinate the production, undertake administration and work on the performances. Stagehands are needed to work with our professional backstage and technical teams and ushers are needed to help with all the front-of-house duties on performance nights. These placements will begin at various times throughout November.

Thurrock Leader Slams Govt Enterprise Plan

But speaking a fringe meeting organised by the Thames Gateway London Partnership, Kent said: "The reality, I’m afraid, is significantly different. The emerging LEP that will cover the Thames Gateway, South Essex and North Kent, is a LEP that will cover the entire geographical counties of both Essex and Kent.

Job Shop at Gateway Academy

Wednesday 6th October sees the Job Shop arrive at the Gateway Academy. This is a partnership between the Job Centre and the Gateway Academy. It will be held between 10am and 2pm.

Next Top Model Judge Comes To Lakeside

On Friday 1st October, Britain’s Next Top Model judge, Grace Woodward, will be styling one lucky Lakeside fan on stage, transforming their style with a ’work wardrobe’ makeover.

Thurrock Businesses Leave £433,000 With Chancellor As 56% Fail To Claim

That saving can be claimed at any time for the current year but if firms wish to claim back as far as 01 April 2007 they must do so before the deadline of Thursday 30 September 2010.

Knowledge Innovation Boosts Thurrock Business

Thurrock-based business MB-HS Group has recently completed a Knowledge Thurrock Innovation Associates (KTIA) project to help increase sales and promote carbon reduction. The project involved Innovation Associate Jess Brown identifying and researching a new range of products for MB-HS Ltd to retail online which fit criteria specified by Managing Director Andrew McCormack.

Regeneration Future “Uncertain” In Council’s Hands Says Watchdog

Council "a bit part player in its own movie" as watchdog criticises Thurrock Council's role in the regeneration agenda. "To address these successfully, the Council must play a bigger role in enabling and embedding local growth, especially in partnership."

How To Get Ahead In PR

What it will cover: How to understand the language of your audience; How a PR strategy fits into a marketing strategy; The difference between PR and advertising; What can PR do for my business; What makes a good story.

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