All articles by Hugo Griffiths – Page 10
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NewsAscona plans new holiday park as part of “multi-million” forecourt redevelopment
A filling station acquired by Top 50 Indie Ascona back in 2021 is set to be dramatically updated, with the firm planning to add 14 new holiday lodges and 10 caravan pitches to the site.
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NewsAn end to the EV mandate? Car firms say ban on petrol and diesel “no longer feasible”
A U-turn on the continent-wide mandate to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars could be on the cards, after European automotive bosses wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to say the EV mandate is “no longer feasible”.
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NewsEG On The Move plans knock-down-rebuild of Telford forecourt
Plans to comprehensively redevelop a petrol station in Telford, Shropshire, have been submitted to the local authority by EG On The Move.
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NewsNew eHGV charging solution from Shell launches for fleets
Shell has launched a new charging network for electric HGVs, with fleet operators of heavy-duty vehicles able to cut their total cost of ownership (TCO) by as much as 25% if they sign up to it.
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NewsChallenger security firm gains uptake with forecourt operators
With drive-offs a chronic problem for fuel retailers, and law enforcement for petrol and diesel theft all too often lacking, it stands to reason that a new company has identified there is scope for expansion into the industry.
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NewsNew ‘invisible’ EV chargers for those without off-street parking gain traction
The riddle of how people who can’t have a home EV charger due to a lack of off-street parking looks closer to being solved, with the continued roll-out of a new type of ‘invisible’ charging system.
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NewsLottery firm Allwyn runs competition to thank retailers for patience during updates
National Lottery operator Allwyn has had a busy time of late, rolling out a vast software update that saw its systems go offline for two days in July, while also installing 30,000 new terminals. Now, the firm is saying ‘thank you’ to retailers with a prize draw.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Top 10 drive-off hotspots revealed: does YOUR area feature?
Our investigation into drive-offs saw Freedom of Information requests sent to the UK’s 45 territorial police forces, and while our main article on this topic gained widespread media attention, the data shared with us was so rich that we’ve been able to pinpoint constabularies with the highest rates of drive-offs.
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NewsGovernment pays six local councils £7.5m to install EV chargers
Six London councils have clubbed together to secure £7.5m of funding from central government to install EV chargepoints.
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NewsValeting danger from viral jet wash TikTok trend
Forecourt firms with valeting operations should be on the lookout for customers misusing their equipment following the rise of a new TikTok trend that sees (usually) young people dance about on their cars while playing with jet-wash machines.
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NewsUnderground/overground makeover for Shell Glastonbury forecourt
A Somerset filling station is to get a fresh lease of life after Shell applied for planning permission to install a new canopy and signage.
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NewsHighway Stops’ project to turn forecourt into four-storey block of flats rejected by planners
Plans to demolish an Essex petrol station and construct an apartment complex in its place have been refused by the local authorities.
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News87 forecourts up for grabs as administrators unpick Prax insolvency
The administrators for the owners of the Prax Lindsey oil refinery have set out how they see the future panning out for the 87 forecourts owned by the beleaguered firm.
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NewsZest opens two new EV charging hubs in Leicester and Birmingham
Chargepoint provider Zest has opened two new ultra-rapid EV charging hubs, one in Leicester, and one in Birmingham.
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Equipment NewsCo-op Wholesale announces multi-site partnership with Sewell on the go
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has entered into a five-year contract with Co-op Wholesale to supply its 12 forecourt convenience stores.
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NewsPolice station car park reborn as EV charging hub
Some have cited the conversion of former petrol stations into EV hubs as emblematic of recent societal changes, but the conversion of a closed-down police station car park into an EV charging station is arguably no less telling.
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NewsForecourt operators with EV charging can expect uptick in bank holiday business
The upcoming bank holiday weekend will bring with it an increase in EV charging sessions, says BP Pulse.
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NewsLottery operator Allwyn rolls out new ‘Wave’ terminals
Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, has started installing 30,000 brand-new ‘Wave’ lottery terminals, which will replace its ageing ‘Altura’ machines.
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NewsUnion to hold rallies calling for government action over Lindsey Refinery
The Unite union is hosting a pair of rallies on Thursday, August 21, asking the government to step in and secure the long-term future of the Lindsey oil refinery.
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NewsMFG gets permission to upgrade Scottish forecourt
Local authorities have granted MFG permission to carry out improvements to a site in Scotland.