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Boost for Thames Estuary freeport opens for business as ‘hub of innovation’

THAMES Freeport has opened for business with the expectation that it will create 21,000 skilled jobs and attract £4.5bn of new investment to the area east of London.

Asda offer 10% discount to Thurrock’s blue light heroes

ASDA is delighted to announce that, in recognition of the amazing work that they do each day to keep everyone safe, they are now...

Amazon announces opening of new delivery station in West Thurrock in time for Christmas

AMAZON Logistics has announced that its new delivery station in West Thurrock has opened ahead of the festive shopping period. The 10,000 square metre building is now fully operational, serving customers across West Thurrock.

Self Assessment customers use monthly payment plans to pay £46 million in tax

MORE than 20,000 Self Assessment customers have used HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online monthly payment plan service since April to spread the cost...

Amazon give cash boost to Tilbury community

A CHARITY promoting regeneration in Tilbury has received a £1,500 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury.

Port of Tilbury showcases career opportunities at local event

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port welcomed keen career seekers from the local area to their recruitment day last week at the London Cruise Terminal.

InterGen and Specsavers support #GiveAGift this Christmas

THURROCK Council's Give a Gift provides everyone the opportunity to donate a present to a local child in need for whom Christmas can be a difficult time of year.

C2C celebrate success of street to seat scheme

LOCAL train operator c2c is celebrating the success of its current Street to Seat driver training programme with one trainee following in her father's footsteps to become a mainline train driver.

Cory announces commitment to reach net zero by 2040

IN its sustainability report, Cory has today announced that it has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040.

Thurrock businesses get behind Shop Safe Shop Local campaign for Small Business Saturday

NEARLY 30 family-run and small independent businesses are taking part in the next stage of Thurrock Council’s borough-wide Shop Safe Shop Local campaign ahead of Small Business Saturday and the festive period.

Lakeside bosses issue statement on face coverings

“THIS means that all visitors over 12 years old, unless medically exempt, must wear a face covering when entering the building, while walking through the centre and when inside each of the retailers.

Seventeen arrests at Amazon protest in Tilbury

A TOTAL of 17 people have been arrested after a protest took place near to an Amazon depot in Tilbury this morning.

HMRC urges shoppers to be aware of post Brexit changes before key Christmas shopping dates

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday a few days away and more people shopping online to grab a bargain, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...

Plans for Thurrock Innovation Centre submitted

PRELIMINARY plans for a Thurrock Innovation and Technology Centre have been submitted. Eurovia UK Ltd wants to build a two storey office block and laboratory on land off Burnley Road, West Thurrock.

Shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse

EAST of England shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse – Usdaw urges retail staff not to suffer in silence. To highlight the annual...

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