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Jobs fear as Pizza Express in talks over debt

PIZZAEXPRESS has reportedly hired financial advisers as it prepares for talks with its creditors over its huge debts.

Pontoon launch marks milestone in Tilbury2 development

A floating pontoon used to discharge freight ferry vessels at the new Tilbury2 development at Port of Tilbury has been launched, marking a major milestone in the creation of a new multi-million pound port for London.

Funding for Tilbury residents to get back into work

TILBURY Community-led Local Development (CLLD) has opened its second round of applications offering funding to organisations that support residents into work.

Thurrock’s Next Top Boss launched

A LAUNCH event held yesterday, Wednesday 2 October, announced the local business and school partnerships for the 2019/20 Thurrock’s Next Top Boss programme.

Industrial units being snapped up over the border

THE strong and growing demand for industrial space east of London has triggered the speculative development of five new units comprising 108,000 sq ft...

Thurrock charity welcomes support from Amazon team

VOLUNTEERS at a local charity received a special delivery this week when the team from Amazon's delivery station in West Thurrock stopped by with a £2,000 donation.

Government’s Help to Buy scheme not making homes more affordable

THE Government’s flagship Help to Buy scheme is not making homes more affordable in general or helping address other pressing problems in the housing...

Jobs fears in Thurrock as Thomas Cook goes into administration

THOMAS Cook has collapsed after last-minute negotiations aimed at saving the 178-year-old holiday firm failed.

Purfleet-based fashion company faces criticism over “cultural appropriation”

A PURFLEET-based clothing brand has been facing criticism online for selling "vintage, boho dresses". The 'dresses' by the clothing brand look similar to the traditional Indian-Kurtis or Kameez with their side-slits and traditional motifs.

TechVertu achieves ISO certification from the British Assessment Bureau

GRAYS-based IT & Marketing agency TechVertu has just achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 standards, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field.

Thurrock-based park home boss continues to fight councils over planning breaches

A THURROCK-based millionaire park home boss is once again at war over alleged planning breaches. Self-Styled "Gypsy King" Alfie Best runs Wydlecrest Park from his...

Thurrock householders are being urged to change energy habits with ‘Get Winter Ready’ Campaign

THURROCK householders are being urged to change energy habits with 'Get Winter Ready' Campaign

Port of Tilbury celebrates 50th anniversary of grain terminal

PORT of Tilbury, London's major port, this month marks the 50th anniversary of its grain terminal, the UK's largest terminal for the import and export of grain.

Chiquito plus Frankie and Benny’s could close

CHIQUITO and Frankie and Benny's restaurants in Thurrock could be shut for good as part of a national restructure.

Ocado to open new centre in Purfleet

OCADO Retail, the joint venture between Ocado Group and Marks & Spencer, is to open its fifth Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) – a 304,355 sq ft facility in SEGRO Logistics Park, Purfleet.

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