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Port of Tilbury celebrates Windrush Day with film commission

Declan Barbour June 20, 2025Forth Ports, Port of Tilbury

To mark National Windrush Day 2025, the Port of Tilbury has today (20 June) released a commissioned film which takes a retrospective look at celebratory events hosted by the port, the Tilbury on the Thames Trust, and the local community and the legacy they have helped to create.

77 years ago on the 22 June 1948, the port played a significant role for the Windrush generation as it was their first arrival point into the UK after a long voyage on board the Empire Windrush from the Caribbean. When she docked, a generation of people were able to move through the Cruise Terminal on Tilbury’s riverside to start their new life in the UK.

Andrew Bailey, Governor of Bank of England welcomes Wilson’s Foundry Programme

Dylan Macdonald June 9, 2025General News, Spreng Thomson

Wilson’s Foundry, a world-first SME-led studio-based programme of support for businesses that make things, celebrated the work of its first cohort with a showcase attended by Andrew Bailey, Governor of Bank of England.

Linear acoustic light launched by Friends of Wilson

Dylan Macdonald May 26, 2025General News

With the creation of sensory spaces an increasingly important factor for the workplace, the new Linear Light from Friends of Wilson (FOW) brings a fresh approach to interior acoustic lighting.

Expansion plan unveiled for the Port of Tilbury as planning proposal submitted for Tilbury3

Zach O’Donnell May 15, 2025Forth Ports, General News

Growth plans have been unveiled by the Port of Tilbury’s owners, Forth Ports, to further expand the Thames-based port and industrial complex as it submits an outline planning application to Thurrock Council to redevelop a 100-acre brownfield site located immediately adjacent to Tilbury2 (T2) to support its major markets.

Macfarlane Group Sustainability Report reveals further improvements in carbon emissions

Zach O’Donnell May 9, 2025General News, Macfarlane Packaging

Macfarlane Group PLC, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed significant further progress on the delivery of its Sustainability Strategy. Its 2024 Sustainability Report, published today (8 May), highlights a range of measures being taken and reveals that the Group have reduced their carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years.

Loch Duart Salmon takes the lead with new welfare standard

Zach O’Donnell May 8, 2025Loch Duart

Loch Duart Salmon is once again setting the benchmark for innovation and transparency in Scottish salmon farming with the launch of the ‘Loch Duart Standard’.

Caledonia Housing Association Start On Site at Bellsmyre Regeneration Project

Zach O’Donnell May 8, 2025Caledonia Housing Association

Construction has officially begun on the first phase of the Bellsmyre Regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire, marking a significant milestone in revitalising the area.

Kelso Pharma builds for future growth with appointment of life sciences leader as Chief Operating Officer

Declan Barbour May 8, 2025Kelso Pharma

Kelso Pharma, the growing UK-based specialty pharmaceuticals business, has appointed life sciences leader, Dr. Bee Koen Low, as its first Chief Operating Officer.

Forth Ports Chair Succession

Declan Barbour April 30, 2025Forth Ports, General News

Forth Ports Limited announces that its Chair, Lord Smith of Kelvin, is retiring from his role at the company and is being succeeded by Robin Watson CBE.

Offshore renewable energy berth at Port of Leith formally opened

Dylan Macdonald April 24, 2025Forth Ports, General News

Forth Ports’ new deep water riverside berth at the Port of Leith – designed to host the world’s largest offshore wind construction vessels – was formally opened today (24th April).

Port of Dundee bids farewell to NnG as project’s final offshore wind turbine blades leave the port

Declan Barbour April 9, 2025EDF Renewables UK, Forth Ports, NnG Offshore Wind

The Brave Tern offshore wind installation vessel sailed down the Tay from the Port of Dundee on Friday on its way to the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm for the last time, signalling the successful completion of the port’s role in the construction phase of the project.

NnG completes installation of its final wind turbine

Declan Barbour April 7, 2025NnG Offshore Wind

The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm (NnG) has reached another significant milestone with the completion of the installation of its final wind turbine in the early hours of this morning (Monday 7thApril 2025). The project is due to be fully operational this summer after the next stage of commissioning has been completed. NnG is located 15.5 km off the …