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100,000 containers now moved by rail as part of DP World’s modal shift programme

DP World has recorded the 100,000th container moved by rail from its Southampton logistics hub as part of its award-winning and carbon emission reducing...

Local housebuilder offering free books for children

LOCAL housebuilder Redrow Eastern is celebrating World Book Day by upgrading the sales centre at its Essex development, Westley Green, with a new bookcase...

Viridor engages Statom Group for construction on Thameside ERF

VIRIDOR is pleased to announce that, through its chief contractor, Kanadevia Inova (formerlyHitachi Zosen Inova), it has engaged Essex-based Statom Group to support key...

People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says

HOUSEHOLDS are being encouraged to consider a fixed price deal on their energy bills by the regulator ahead of costs rising again in April...

Forth Ports launches official podcast

FORTH Ports has today (25th February) launched its official podcast, The ForthCast. The ForthCast opens the doors and offers a fresh, unique perspective into Forth Ports...

Over £120m to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes

DRIVERS, cabbies and businesses are set to benefit from £120m in Government funding to make the switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and...

Plan to tackle greedy ticket touts and give power back to fans

A NEW cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events are among measures that have been announced by...

Beresfords strengthens team with trio of strategic new hires

SOUTH East property group, Beresfords, has appointed three key professionals to bolster its team and enhance service offerings across its divisions. These strategic additions underscore Beresfords’...

UK businesses urged ‘have your say’ on time-saving electronic invoicing

UK businesses are, for the first time, being invited to have their say on the government's electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) proposals. E-invoicing is the digital exchange...

Forth Ports strengthens executive board with two regional directors

FORTH Ports Limited, the UK ports group with eight ports on the UK's strategic estuaries – the Thames, the Forth and the Tay –...

Asda invites customers to donate preloved children’s books to find new homes through in store donation points

ASDA today announced that it is relaunching its instore book donation points with the aim of supporting families in accessing books through their nationwide...

Ockendon’s HW Wilson celebrate 95th anniversary as limited company

OCKENDON-based building company H W Wilson Limited celebrated 95 years as a Limited Company today, Thursday 20 February 2025, with a breakfast for current...

Essex developer drives economic growth in east of England

BARRATT and David Wilson Eastern Counties, a leading housebuilder based in Chelmsford, has contributed £80.6 million to the UK economy by completing work on...

Applications open for entrepreneurship programme for young people after ongoing success

APPLICATIONS open for entrepreneurship programme for young people after ongoing success The programme helps young people gain the skills they need to start their own...

East Thurrock Community Football Club receives funding boost from The Co-operative bank customer donation fund

EAST Thurrock Community Football Club has received a £1,000 funding boost from The Co-operative Bank, giving them the vital funds to get their 100%...

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