A Dagenham based bodyshop has been nominated for a Thames Gateway Business Award.

AJC Wilson Bodyshop is among two entries in the training and development section along with Carers of Barking and Dagenham.

The awards take place on Friday at the Excel Conference Centre in Docklands, hosted by celebrity chef James Martin.

The Thames Gateway project is aimed at regenerating large areas of Kent via housebuilding and community programmes.