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Small firms in Thurrock grateful after bank hold interest rate

FOLLOWING the decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Martin McTague said

Holland & Barrett adds over 500 products to food range 

HOLLAND & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, has relaunched its entire food range, marking the biggest transformation of its food category to date.  

New grants for rising star developers to help turn video game ideas into smash hits

CREATIVE developers and studios can bid for new cash from a multi-million pound government funded scheme to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders  – and potentially score a hit such as Grand Theft Auto or Tomb Raider.

Children’s Disability charity boosted by Amazon donation

THE Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury has made a £2,500 donation to a family support charity in Brentwood.

Owners of Poundland buy Wilco store in Grays

THERE is hope that jobs of workers at Wilko in Grays may be saved after it was announced that the owners of the Poundland chain, Pepco, have bought 71 Wilko stores - including the one in Grays. 

Thurrock Labour candidate meets with local businesses

ULEZ, electric charging points, business rates, local enterprise partnerships, late payments... 

Meet the women set to lead new Marks and Spencer in Lakeside

MARKS and Spencer has announced the appointment of Dior Hudson to lead the opening of its brand-new store in Essex’s Lakeside shopping centre later this year. Dior will oversee the work between now and later this year to get the new store ready to open to the public. 

Strikes and wet weather cause UK economy to shrink

THE UK economy shrank more than expected in July, driven by strike action by NHS workers and teachers, according to official figures. Wet weather also...

Tesco staff to be offered body cameras amid rise in violent attacks

STAFF at Tesco stores are to be offered body cameras amid a rise in violent attacks, the supermarket’s chief executive has said reports the BBC.

Amazon Tilbury hosts summertime celebration

THE team from Amazon in Tilbury invited family and friends to a party at Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury recently to celebrate the end of the summer season.

Essex Wildlife Trust and c2c unveil new mural at Thorpe Bay station

CONSERVATION charity, Essex Wildlife Trust and rail operator c2c have joined forces to turn the waiting room at Thorpe Bay station into a gateway...

Thousands lose benefits after tax credits overpaid

CAMPAIGNERS fear thousands more people face benefit deductions because of tax credit debts they didn’t know about reports the BBC. In excess of 800,000 households...

Essex Police explain increasing uses of Criminal Behaviour Orders against shoplifters

CRIMINAL behaviour orders help to divert shoplifters from offending and keep retail staff and customers safe claim Essex Police.

Volta Trucks announces major distribution trial

VOLTA Trucks has announced that global transport and logistics company DSV is trialling its zero-emission trucks.

Lakeside’s Hollywood Bowl’s search for unsung heroes

HOLLYWOOD Bowl centres across the south east are leaving no pin standing as they embark on a search to find unsung heroes who have made a striking impact on their communities.

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