All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2015 – Page 4
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Police helicopter searches for robber
A police helicopter was scrambled on Sunday after a man armed with a knife fled with several hundred pounds cash after robbing a petrol station in Scorrier, near Redruth, in Cornwall. The man entered Scorrier Filling Station at around 1pm and threatened a member of staff with a knife, before ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Vimto sponsors Fusion Festival
Vimto has been announced as this year’s headline sponsor of Fusion, one of the UK’s major outdoor family friendly music festivals. Fusion Festival with Vimto will take place at Birmingham’s Cofton Park on the 29th and 30th August, attracting more than 40,000 festival-goers. The weekend will feature live performances from ...
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Summit meeting highlights cleaner diesel
The contribution that commercial vehicles can make to improving air quality is the focus of a summit meeting being held today (February 11). The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is hosting transport policy makers, vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders from across the UK at a special event in ...
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NewsIllicit filling station raided in Sunderland city centre
A diesel laundering plant, capable of evading £1.4m in duty, has been dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a commercial premises in Sunderland city centre. The laundering plant, with the potential to produce 2.5 million litres of illicit fuel a year, and an illegal filling station were uncovered ...
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Driverless cars given green light
The Government has today (11 February) given the green light for testing driverless cars on public roads. The Government has said it will introduce regulations that will allow industry to trial cars in real-life scenarios. This code of practice is scheduled for publication in spring 2015, with the first driverless ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Andrex revamps portfolio and packaging
Andrex will be unveiling a streamlined, refreshed portfolio with new packaging this month. The packaging designs will feature on Andrex Classic White/ Natural Pebble, Puppies on a Roll, Skin Kind, Shea Butter and Quilts, as well as Andrex Washlets. In store, the new packaging is intended to improve the shopper ...
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FairFuelUK accuses retailers of profiteering on diesel
FairFuelUK is calling for an inquiry into pump prices and is accusing retailers of profiteering on diesel. Campaigners Quentin Willson and Howard Cox are meeting with MPs this week to press for an inquiry and say that diesel prices have not come down as much as petrol, after the price ...
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NewsWest Country challenging for Best Forecourt Loo 2015
The West Country is mounting a strong challenge for this year’s Best Forecourt Loo award, sponsored by pump top promotions specialist Fast Trak. Chartman’s Winning Post site near Exeter was the first entry this year and now it is facing competition from another of the group’s sites, Hazlegrove Services at ...
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Police release video of petrol station robbery
Sussex Police have this week renewed their appeal for information about an armed robbery of a petrol station and released CCTV footage of the attack. The images show how the man, who was dressed in dark clothing, walked into The Flower Bowl garage in London Road, Petworth, at about 7.45pm ...
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Food safety guide for retailers published
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published a brand new guide for Managing Food Safety and Hygiene to add to the successful Assured Advice scheme. The new guide provides an overview of what is expected of convenience store retailers to comply with food safety and hygiene laws. The ACS ...
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Durapipe specified for Gloucester Services
Durapipe’e PLX pipework system is being used at Westmorland’s Gloucester Service Station, a £40m project to construct two new service stations on the M5 between J11a and J12. Lynx Forecourt was tasked with delivering the project and for the pipework element of the build project, it turned to forecourt equipment ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: UB enhances Crincklys flavour
United Biscuits (UB) has announced changes to the recipe of baked snack Jacob’s Crinklys, supported by a significant launch investment. UB says it has delivered the ‘Tastiest Ever’ Crinklys by enhancing the existing flavours, Cheese & Onion and Salt & Vinegar, and adding a new Bacon flavour. The Jacob’s Crinklys ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Galaxy Salted Caramel rolled out
Mars Chocolate UK has revamped the design of the Galaxy Caramel range and introduced Galaxy Salted Caramel, a new permanent member of the Galaxy family. Available for retailers from 22nd February, Galaxy Salted Caramel will launch in a single 48g bar and a large 135g bar. The redesign of the ...
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Minister calls for motorway service station revamp
Transport minister John Hayes has called for motorway services to be revamped to give a far more pleasing experience to customers. The minister was delivering a lecture organised by the Campaign to Protect Rural England and the Campaign for Better Transport and began by suggesting that roads and infrastructure could ...
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New car sales continue to break records
New car market as registrations grew 6.7% in January to 164,856 units – the strongest January since 2007 and the 35th consecutive month of rises. Growth in company car registrations was particularly strong, up 18.1% on January 2014, and 4,598 alternatively-fuelled vehicles registered in January, up 60.8% on last year’s ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Bonds Confectionery releases Mini Eggs
Bonds Confectionery has released its new milk chocolate all year round Mini Eggs. Bonds’ Mini Eggs are available as a 120g bag which retails at £1 and is expected to be a particular hit with customers in the run-up to Easter to use in Easter egg hunts. Philip Courtenay-Luck, managing ...
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NewsiPad mini prize for Best Forecourt Loo
An iPad Mini has been announced as the prize for this year’s Best Forecourt Loo competition, which this year is sponsored by pump top promotions specialist Fast Trak. The competition will once again run via a Facebook campaign, which will open up discussion, engage with consumers, and encourage them to ...
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Autogas unveils new look and investment in upgrades
Autogas has unveiled a new look for the brand at the Shell filling station at Stirling Corner in Barnet. The site features a new range of graphics, which are intended to convey a highly visual message that LPG is a cheaper, cleaner fuel and to help drivers to identify more ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavour
Ben & Jerry’s is launching a new variant into its Greek Style Frozen Yogurt range; Greek Style Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Cheesecake. Made with velvety rich Greek style yogurt, crushed cookie and blueberry swirls, Blueberry Cheesecake caters for consumers looking for an alternative treat, without compromising on the flavour combinations offered ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Alcohol free duo join San Miguel range
Carlsberg UK is adding alcohol free beer to its San Miguel range with two new products, San Miguel 0.0% and San Miguel 0.0% Limon. According to Carlsberg, San Miguel 0.0% is the first Spanish lager with 0.0% alcohol, and is available in a 330ml bottle. San Miguel 0.0% Limon, available ...