All articles by John Wood – Page 19
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NewsPolice release CCTV image after man smashes service window with metal bar
Police officers trying to identify the person who smashed a service window at petrol filling station have released an image of a man who they believe may have information about the incident.
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NewsBP refreshes Castrol brand
BP has given its lubricant brand Castrol a brand refresh, including an updated look and feel.
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NewsPlans for more than 2,000 ultra-rapid charging stations unveiled by SwarcoSmart Charging
Plans for more than 2,000 ultra-rapid charging stations have been unveiled by SwarcoSmart Charging with the launch of PoGo, a new nationwide network.
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NewsACS launches guide to forthcoming deposit return scheme in Scotland
The ACS has launched a DRS (deposit return scheme) Scotland guide providing a comprehensive overview of the scheme being introduced in August this year, as well as detailed guidance on how retailers should go about deciding what part they’ll play in its operation.
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NewsBP Pulse signs pan-European deal to open fast-charging hubs at APCOA car parks
BP Pulse APCOA Parking Group have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast- charging hubs across Europe.
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NewsLast chance to buy tickets for Forecourt Trader Summit 2023
Time is running out to buy tickets for the biggest forecourt conference of the year, next week’s Forecourt Trader Summit 2023.
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NewsSpeeding drug driver jailed after smashing into petrol station forecourt
A reckless driver has been jailed after crashing his car into a petrol station forecourt.
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NewsFirefighters avert major damage to Carlisle petrol station after tackling car blaze on forecourt
Firefighters have managed to avert major damage to a Carlisle petrol station after tackling a car blaze on its forecourt.
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NewsPolice investigating armed robbery at forecourt release CCTV image of a man
Police officers investigating a robbery at the Jet Garage on Sutton Road in Hull are appealing for help to identify a man captured on CCTV.
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NewsHydrogen-electric truck completes 350-miles journey through England without recharging
A prototype hydrogen-electric truck has completed a 350-mile journey through England without a single stop for recharging, according the manufacturer Tevva.
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NewsPolice appeal for information after theft of 70,000 litres of diesel from Oil4Wales depot
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information after the theft of approximately 70,000 litres of diesel from the Oil4Wales fuel depot in Nantycaws, Carmarthenshire, on Friday February 17.
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NewsThe Fed urges Scottish government to sort out DRS problems rather than delay it
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has urged the Scottish government to “think carefully” before potentially delaying the troubled deposit return scheme (DRS).
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NewsEG Group opens 100th Asda on the Move store with 100 more planned this year
EG Group has opened its 100th Asda on the Move store in partnership with Asda, and confirmed plans to open a further 100 sites across the UK this year.
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NewsCashier threatened with knife during robbery at petrol station in Hull
Police officers investigating a robbery where a cashier was threatened with a knife are appealing for witnesses and information.
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NewsLess interest in EVs from potential car buyers as energy bills continue to soar
More than a fifth (22%) of drivers are planning to buy a car in 2023, however as energy bills continue to soar, the proportion of would-be buyers eyeing an electric model has dipped from 25% to 18%, according to new research from AA Cars, the AA’s used car website.
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NewsHMRC warns businesses about new penalties for late VAT returns and payments
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Value Added Tax (VAT) registered businesses to file their VAT returns and pay on time, ahead of new penalties being applied.
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NewsPRA releases details of its first Business Breakout event of 2023
The PRA has announced plans for its first Business Breakout event in 2023, which will be on Thursday March 9 in Newmarket.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Price watchdog could savage independent sector
A proposed fuel price watchdog, which has gained support from a group of backbench Tory MPs, could wipe out many independent filling station businesses. John Wood reports.
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NewsThieves damage ATM and steal cash from filling station in Northern Ireland
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) investigating damage to an ATM machine and the theft of cash from a filling station in the Articlave area are appealing for witnesses and information.
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NewsAberdeen Council awards contract to convert 35 vehicles to run on hydrogen
An order to convert 35 vehicles to run on hydrogen has been placed by Aberdeen City Council (ACC).