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Heat pumps can be cheaper than gas boilers as government grants increase by 50 per cent

FAMILIES can install a heat pump for cheaper than the average gas boiler, thanks to an increase in government grants available from today.  As promised...

Two new businesses coming to London Gateway Logistics Park

TWO new businesses are set to occupy new warehouses at London Gateway Logistics Park reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council has approved a 9,591...

Amazon Tilbury supports children with cancer

THE team from Amazon in Tilbury made a £4,000 donation to Lennox Children's Cancer Fund as part of the company's global Amazon Goes Gold...

Stanford-le-Hope takeaway lines late licence bid

A TAKEAWAY has lost a bid to open to the early hours of the morning to serve food for people turning out of four...

Internship graduates secure full-time roles with major logistics firm

DG International, the leading global logistics provider based in the heart of Essex, has announced that all six of its 2022 to 2023 interns have been offered and accepted full-time, permanent roles with the company.

First Class 720 train enters passenger service and honours c2c’s former Managing Director

TRENTALIA-owned train operator c2c recently celebrated its new Class 720 trains entering passenger service with a surprise tribute to former Managing Director, Julian Drury.

Pylons set to ‘destroy’ historic Essex village mentioned in Doomsday Book

PYLONS planned between Norwich and Tilbury are set to “destroy” one of Essex’s most historic villages leaving residents “angry and anxious”. National Grid’s plans envisage pylons in a narrow gap between the Great and Little Waltham villages as the cabling passes through the parish following the B1008 and in extremely close proximity to the Little Waltham village centre reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Lakeside celebrates excellence in retail with glitzy Retailer Awards Gala

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre hosted its highly anticipated Retailer Awards ceremony on Sunday, in a spectacular event held at the elegant Orsett Hall hosted by actor James Redmond.

Tesco doing all it can to lower prices, boss says

TESCO is trying to “lower prices wherever we can” as customers grapple with cost of living pressures, the UK’s biggest supermarket chain has said reports the BBC.

Booming Thames Freeport attracting big investors

THAMES Freeport has reached a milestone £600million worth of private sector investment in its first two years, creating 1,000 new jobs, it has revealed reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Purfleet regeneration scheme could be rescued by new backer

THE scheme was scuppered after Homes England decided to withdraw £75million funding over delays to the scheme.

M&S Lakeside to open inside former Debenhams this autumn

M&S at Lakeside shopping centre, in West Thurrock, is set to move from its current location to a new unit in the centre this year as part of a £20 million investment.

Apprentices – Know Your Minimum Wage Rights

IF you are an apprentice, or about to start an apprenticeship, here’s some advice to help you make sure you’re being paid what you are entitled to:

DP World welcomes new south America shipping service to London Gateway

DP World today announced its latest milestone at London Gateway with the arrival of the first vessel under a new South America shipping service, boosting the UK’s global connectivity.

Party shop’s over for Maxine as her life takes one more twist

JUST 18 months from opening, Party Crown in Stanford-le-Hope is set to close its doors for its final time.  In August last year Thurrock Nub...

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