EE launches 5G in Grays
EE continues 5G rollout with coverage arriving in 14 new cities and towns across the UK, including Grays
Thurrock good value for renters compared to other locations near M25
THE latest data and analysis from lettings management platform, Howsy, takes a look at the cost of renting around the M25 and where is best for tenants and landlords based on rental affordability and yields.
Port of Tilbury celebrates prestigious planning excellence award win
THE Port of Tilbury scooped the inaugural National Infrastructure Planning Association Award for “Best Project” at the organisation’s awards celebration in London on 21 November for Tilbury 2.
Thurrock Taxi Drivers Association react to news that Uber loses licence to operate in London
UBER will not be granted a new licence to operate in London after repeated safety failures, Transport for London (TfL) has said.
Morrisons to offer boxes of unsold food in fight against food waste
MORRISONS is the first supermarket in the UK to offer food past its ‘best before’ date through a ground-breaking app which offers the food directly to customers for a great price.
Thurrock businesses given tips on self assessment scams
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of Self Assessment customers to be aware of fraudsters in the run up to the 31 January filing deadline.
Morrisons Grays opens its cafe to Christmas party groups
MORRISONS Grays is opening its café to Christmas party groups – offering £7.50 a head 3-course meals including prawn cocktail starters, British turkey and all the trimmings and traditional Christmas pudding and custard.
Students flock to Opportunity Thurrock
ON Wednesday 20 November, over 2,500 students from schools and colleges across Thurrock attended Opportunity Thurrock, the boroughs largest careers and further education exhibitions.
Google teams up with SELEP’s Digital Skills Partnership for Digital Garage events
GOOGLE UK External Affairs Manager Michaela Neild initially announced the workshops at the South East LEP Digital Skills Partnership launch event earlier this year.
Squibb Group take on employees from former contractor on East Square project
A STANFORD-LE-HOPE demolition contractor working on the East Square cinema and restaurants project has saved two people from unemployment.
Award-winning New Delhi restaurant is at the heart of the community
THE CURRY LIFE AWARDS recognises the restaurants around the country that represent the very best in the curry industry.
Another company moves into DP World London Gateway
ANOTHER deal has been struck that will see a logistic company locate at the ever-growing London Gateway Logistics Park.
Popular Indian restaurant in Grays wins top award
AN INDIAN restaurant has won the best restaurant award in South Essex.
Mothercare Thurrock announce massive closing down sale
ON Friday 8th November, Mothercare Thurrock will commence a massive closing down sale with everything* in store dramatically reduced, just in time for Christmas – everything must go. Following the previous closure of 60 stores, it has been confirmed that Mothercare has now gone into administration and is closing all remaining stores across the UK with all stock discounted.
Redrow opens show home at The Shires in Bulphan
FOLLOWING the launch of new homes at The Shires, Redrow is opening their first show home on Saturday 9th November. The Shires, based in Bulphan, offers a selection of spacious three- and four-bedroom family homes from Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection.
Molly’s Grooming celebrates ten years in business
HUNDREDS of kind-hearted people turned out last Friday (1 November) to celebrate Thurrock company – Molly’s Grooming – tenth year of business.
Strength of Thurrock property market shown as new homes development sells out
ALL the homes at a new housing development in South Ockendon, which only opened to the public last year, have now been reserved – demonstrating the strength of the housing market in Essex.
Tilbury Apprentice takes the next step at Amazon
A GROUP of local apprentices will take the next step on the journey to becoming fully qualified engineers, IT specialists, safety technicians and operations team leaders and start their new roles at Amazon in Tilbury.
Thurrock Council’s £10 million office project will “destroy our livelihoods” say local buinsesses
WITH planning permission secured for the controversial redevelopment of the council’s civic offices, local business-owners say the £10million project will destroy their livelihoods.
Multiple awards for sustainability as DP World London Gateway reduces CO2 by a quarter
DP World London Gateway has secured multiple recognition from The Planet Mark for reducing its carbon footprint at its Thames-based trade-enabling hub.
Tarmac and Forth Ports announce new construction materials terminal at Tilbury2
TARMAC, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, has partnered with London’s fastest growing port, the Port of Tilbury, to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2, the new port being constructed on the north bank of the River Thames.
Cadbury Heroes Pick n Mix comes to Debenhams in Lakeside
THURROCK residents will be able to get their hands on an extra special, personalised Cadbury Heroes tin!
Miller & Carter Lakeside reveals new look following a major refurbishment
MILLER & Carter Lakeside reopened its doors on 18th October following an extensive refurbishment.
Vapecade is a brand new vaping experience in Corringham.
VAPECADE is a brand new vaping experience in Corringham.