All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2022 – Page 2
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Injunction bans protests at petrol stations and oil terminals in Thurrock
An injunction banning protesters from interfering in any way with petrol filling stations in Thurrock, Essex, has been obtained by the local authority.
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Sussex forecourt chain ordered to demolish canopy at a site after losing planning appeal
The owner of a chain of petrol stations in East Sussex has been ordered to demolish the canopy at one of its sites after a planning appeal was turned down.
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Robbers who attacked lone female petrol station attendant jailed
Two robbers who attacked a lone-female petrol station attendant, and left her fearing she could be blinded, have been jailed.
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European charging company Mer strengthens UK presence after taking over Elmtronics
European electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer is strengthening its UK presence to offer a full-service solution to businesses, workplaces and fleets following its recent acquisition of Elmtronics.
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Surrey Police releases CCTV image of man after hate crime at petrol filling station
Surrey Police officers investigating a hate crime at a petrol station on Woodbridge Road in Guildford have made an appeal for help to identify a man they believe may be able to help.
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Hub opens in Coventry to demonstrate zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles
A UK-based company, which claims it is introducing a new age of zero-emission, low-congestion urban transport, has unveiled a fully-operational hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles – such as air taxis and autonomous cargo drones – in Coventry.
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Police arrest gang suspected of stealing fuel worth more than £1m
A group suspected of large-scale fuel theft worth more than £1m have been arrested, following a series of raids led by North Wales Police.
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Major feasibility study looks at hydrogen's role in making London net zero by 2030
The role that hydrogen can play in helping London become net zero carbon by 2030 will be the focus of a project announced today by Britain’s largest gas network companies.
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Provision of public EV charging points well below level needed to hit government target
The rate of provision of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points is well below what is required if the government is to hit its target of 300,000 by 2030, according to latest figures published by the Department for Transport.
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EG Group unveils growth strategy that will add 22,700 UK jobs by end of 2026
EG Group has unveiled plans to roll out its Leon and Cooplands brands to its UK forecourts and accelerate openings of partner brands such as Starbucks and KFC.
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Fuel worth £30,000 stolen from business premises in Cornwall
Devon & Cornwall Police has launched an investigation after thieves stole around £30,000 worth of fuel from a business in Launceston.
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Staffordshire Police warns of surge in number of drive-offs from filling stations
Staffordshire Police has warned there has been a surge in the number of drive-offs from filling stations in its territory, with more than 160 reported since the start of March.
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Esso Petroleum applies for planning permission to revamp Hampshire petrol filling station
Esso Petroleum has applied for planning permission revamp its petrol filling station at Fair Oak in Eastleigh, Hampshire.
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Gridserve aims to transform EV charging in Norwich with opening of new ‘compact’ Electric Forecourt
Gridserve, the tech-enabled sustainable business that runs the Gridserve Electric Highway opens a new state-of-the-art ’compact’ Electric Forecourt in Norwich.
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Equipment News
Volumatic to showcase innovations at The Forecourt Show
Volumatic will be exhibiting an array of innovative cash handling solutions at The Forecourt Show at the NEC in Birmingham, next week, and the team are excited to be gearing up to meet and greet existing and potential new customers and demonstrating alongside other industry experts at this dynamic show.
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Navarra Retail System to launch three new dispensing products at the NEC
Navarra Retail System will be launching three new retail dispensing products in the UK to assist retailers in stock loss prevention and security for high value items, at this year’s National Convenience Show at the NEC April 25-27
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Analysis
Suresite partnership with TSG UK aims to provide a 'safer choice' for forecourts
The rise in contactless payments as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant forecourt retailers have had to offer a broader range of payment methods in order to meet consumer demands.
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Analysis
TECH TALK: Thinking about going unmanned?
From fully unmanned trading, 24/7, 365, to selling fuel overnight when your shop is closed, there are a lot of factors to consider when planning to be able to trade unmanned.
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Equipment News
BP Sholing re-opens with cutting-edge in-store tech
Lawrences Garages re-opened the doors of its BP Sholing Service Station in Southampton on March 23, with a new store that features some cutting-edge technology.
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Focus On Feature
Come and see us at The Forecourt Show!
The Forecourt Show is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham next week (April 25–27) as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, bringing the very best from across key industries back together for an unrivalled three days of trends, innovation, networking and insight.