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Collaboration secures new advanced technical skills training matchmaking organisation

A COLLABORATION between DP World, Ford Motor Company, London Southend Airport and the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA) has secured the first higher education collaborator for a new advanced technical skills training matchmaking organisation.

National Highways to use hydrogen powered construction machinery 

NATIONAL Highways has today (10 July 2023) launched one of the UK’s largest ever purchases of low-carbon hydrogen, in a move that would reduce...

RWE, Mitsui and Port of Tilbury investigate green hydrogen to decarbonise port operations

RWE – the UK's largest power generator and a world player in renewable generation, Mitsui – a global trading and investment company with a diversified business portfolio that spans approximately 63 countries, and the Port of Tilbury – London and the South East's logistics hub, are developing an innovative hydrogen project at the Port of Tilbury in Essex as part of a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) for two green hydrogen projects.

Local businesses step up to ‘Brew for the Crew’ in aid of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

LOCAL businesses step up to ‘Brew for the Crew’ in aid of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

True cost of A13 bungled project revealed as more that £147 million!

THE cost of the long-delayed and secretive A13 road widening scheme soared to more than £147 million – 51 per cent higher than the expected cost, it has emerged.

Amazon is providing free Python coding lessons for Tilbury students aged 11-16 

FREE, fun and engaging, Amazon and Turinglab are providing equitable access to Python coding courses to upskill young people in Tilbury.

Essex-based female engineers urge more women to enter profession as region falls behind

WITH women representing fewer than one of five (16.5%) engineers and a wider shortage affecting the industry, two of just a handful of female broadband engineers across the East of England have outlined the opportunities for young people entering the profession.

F Hinds announced as retail family of the year

MUCH loved jewellery brand F. Hinds has celebrated success at the Family Business Awards 2023, taking home the coveted Retail Family Business of the Year 2023 prize.

Broadband boost for Essex as provider targets hard to reach properties

A RURAL broadband specialist has accelerated its rollout of full fibre broadband to remote homes and businesses across Essex as part of a multi-million-pound...

Hundreds of businesses fined a total of £3.2 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules

HUNDREDS of businesses fined a total of £3.2 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules have been named by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

East of England left out of £54bn energy network

EAST Anglia has been left out of a £54bn national network for UK energy provision, a Conservative MP has said.Jerome Mayhew, who represents Broadland, in Norfolk, has spoken of his "frustration" at the process.

Tilbury Military Veteran Celebrated By Amazon Team 

THE team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury is celebrating Armed Forces Day (24th June) by paying tribute to the veterans and reservists from the services community who work at Amazon across the UK.

Thurrock ice cream seller keeps licence despite traffic offences

AN ice cream seller has narrowly kept his licence despite a string of traffic offences in Thurrock.John Bonar, owner of South Ockendon ice cream...

World first for ports sector as DP World invests £12 million in electric straddle carriers

DP World is investing £12m in eight new straddle carriers to service the ground-breaking new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub.

Lidl plans to open new store at site of old horse stable in Tilbury

LIDL has announced a proposal to build a new store in Tilbury. The supermarket retailer recently released information online about the multi-million investment scheme being situated in an area off Chad's Road, covering the Bumble's Yard horse stable site. 

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