All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2021
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NewsMadderson bows out with concerns for fuels but car wash prospects looking bright
As Brian Madderson prepares to step down after being chairman of the PRA since 2009, he has told Forecourt Trader he is concerned about the current uncertainty in road fuels, but feels prospects for the car wash sector are very positive.
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NewsShell opens its first UK electric vehicle charging hub at converted service station
Shell has opened its first electric vehicle charging hub in the UK, at Fulham in West London.
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NewsTightening of Covid restrictions in England has limited impact on road fuel sales
A tightening of Covid restrictions in England, including advice to work at home if possible, appears to have had limited impact on road fuel sales.
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NewsPlanning inspector upholds appeal to develop petrol station
A rejection of plans for a petrol station by a Yorkshire planning authority has been overturned on appeal.
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NewsMaxol rewards team after their win at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2021
Maxol has rewarded the team of staff at its A26 Tannaghmore Services in Antrim after achieving a win at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2021.
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AnalysisGregg’s accounts for one in ten food to go occasions, says latest Lumina report
Gregg’s has replaced McDonald’s as the dominating brand in the food to go sector, with a 10.7% share of occasions, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Food to Go market report 2021.
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NewsCustomers give warm welcome after village forecourt store switches to Spar
The owners of Forge Garage village forecourt store in Bourton, Dorset, have reported that customers have been delighted after the store switched to Spar.
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NewsRoyal Dutch Shell plc confirms decision to move to UK and change name to Shell plc
The board of Royal Dutch Shell plc has today decided to proceed with its proposal to move its headquarters to the UK – from the Netherlands – and simplify the company’s structure.
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NewsThree people arrested after armed robbery at Tesco petrol station
Police have arrested two men and woman following an armed robbery at a Tesco petrol station in Worthing, West Sussex, on Tuesday December 14.
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NewsACS launches group to act as support network for women running independent c-stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new group which aims to act as a support network for women running independent convenience stores.
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NewsElectric car subscription service Onto appoints Pod Point as home charging partner
Electric car subscription service Onto has appointed electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Pod Point as its new partner for home charging.
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NewsArrest made after cash machine ripped from wall at Worcester petrol station
A man has been arrested after an ATM was ripped from the wall of Northwich Service Station, near Worcester.
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NewsEG Group expands in Scotland with opening of new forecourt in Stirling
EG Group has opened a new Spar convenience store and Shell-branded forecourt site at the southern end of Kildean Business Park, Stirling.
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NewsOsprey Charging opens its first high-powered EV charging hub in London
Osprey Charging has opened its first high-powered EV charging hub in London after starting its rollout of 150 hubs across the UK.
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NewsForecourt fuel crime continuing to grow with total cost approaching £100m
Forecourt fuel crime is continuing to grow, albeit at a slower pace, according to the latest Forecourt Crime Index from BOSS – the British Oil Security Syndicate.
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NewsCNG Fuels opens first public access biomethane refuelling station in Scotland
CNG Fuels has opened Scotland’s first public access biomethane refuelling station.
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NewsBanks agree deal to work together to ensure communities can still access cash
A number of major UK banks have announced plans to work together and share services to ensure that communities can continue to access their cash.
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NewsPartner selected for government-funded project to develop ultra-fast EV charging
Battery maker AMTE Power plc has been confirmed as a partner in a new UK government-funded project called Celeritas to develop ultra-fast charging systems for electric vehicles.
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NewsPolice arrest masked man found with stash of knives in his car on forecourt
One man was arrested and six weapons were seized after police officers spotted two men wearing balaclavas and acting suspiciously at a petrol station on Rochdale Road in Manchester