A Westcliff toy shop has appealed to shoppers to support local businesses as they struggle against ‘the tide of Amazon’. Argosy Toys owner Paul Wohl, 49, took to Facebook to … Read More
Listen: Essex Activity Awards 2021
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Amazon announces more than 2,000 new jobs
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Thurrock Mayor to recognise COVID-19 community stars
The Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Shinnick, is seeking nominations for a special Certificate of Recognition which will be given to those in the borough who have gone above and … Read More
Persistent parking offenders to have their vehicles seized
Thurrock Council’s Parking Team will soon seize and remove the vehicles of persistent parking offenders and those whose inconsiderate parking creates a hazard, blocks disabled parking bays or causes traffic … Read More
Major new report into state of small and high street businesses in the UK
AXA UK has today released a landmark report– in partnership with the Centre for Economics & Business Research—looking at the landscape of small and medium sized firms in the UK … Read More
New Town Sounds 2021 is here!
Taking place on Saturday 11th September 2021, join us for a fun-filled day, packed to the rafters with aplethora of performances, activities, workshops and interactive experiences inspired by summer holidayspast … Read More
Gateway 97.8 among Essex companies creating 600 new jobs
Essex County Council is enabling over 500 jobs to be bought to market with small and medium sized businesses in Essex, as well as aiming to employ over 100 in-house. … Read More
Gateway 97.8: Broadcasting from Basildon Pride
Here are some of the interviews from Saturday’s Gateway to Pride show:
Brits encouraged to commemorate loved ones in remembrance events
Nothing can ever truly replace someone we’ve lost, though we try our best to make them proud and remember them every single day. Whilst they might no longer be with … Read More