John Wood
John has extensive experience in the food & drink sector having previously been New Editor on The Grocer and Editor on Wholesale News.
NewsBP joins group promoting development of hydrogen-fuelled trucking
BP has become the latest oil company to join a collaboration aiming to support development and large-scale deployment of hydrogen-fuelled trucking.
NewsPolice appeal after concerns for welfare of man last seen on forecourt
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in identifying and tracing a man last seen on a forecourt due to concerns for his welfare.
NewsPolice alert after spate of thefts of fuel cards from lorries
Police are reminding hauliers to take extra care around fuel cards after a spate of thefts.
NewsPolice issue CCTV image in appeal after cyclist damages car on forecourt
Staffordshire Police has launched an appeal for information after a car on a forecourt was damaged by a cyclist in Burton-on-Trent.
NewsAsda launches programme to convert former Co-op forecourt sites to Asda Express
Asda has launched a programme to convert 116 petrol station forecourts and attached convenience stores acquired from the Co-op Group last year to its Asda Express convenience brand.
NewsMFG, Henderson Group and Sewell on the go join in expansion of PayPoint gift card
Leadling forecourt operators MFG, Henderson Group and Sewell on the go are among 21 major retailers taking part in a significant expansion of PayPoint’s Love2shop gift card offering.
NewsACS welcomes Labour commitment to get tougher on “epidemic” of shoplifting gangs
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a commitment from shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to get tougher on the “epidemic” of shoplifting gangs through the introduction of new sanctions for attacking a shopworker.
NewsSainsbury’s reveals plans to expand partnership with Greggs on its forecourts
Sainsbury’s has revealed it plans to open more Greggs outlets at its petrol forecourts following the launch of a site at its Biggleswade petrol station in Bedfordshire in May.
NewsRAC forecasts EV charging costs will fall but petrol still cheaper per mile than rapid chargers
The cost of using rapid and ultra-rapid public electric vehicle (EV) chargers – which any driver making journeys beyond the range of their car has to pay – finally stopped rising in September with prices likely to begin falling within weeks, according to new data from RAC Charge Watch.
NewsACS urges government to take action to avoid vacant properties
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the government to take action to address the rise in vacant properties on high streets and in local communities.
NewsShell to rebrand 10,000 EV chargers operated by Ubitricity as Shell Recharge
Shell is to rebrand all 10,000 EV chargers operated by its on-street charging company Ubitricity as Shell Recharge.
NewsGreater Manchester Police trials petrol-electric hybrid motor trike
A new petrol-electric hybrid motor trike is being trialled by Greater Manchester Police.
NewsMFG director appointed to senior ACS role as Ramesh Shingadia becomes new chair
MFG finance director Maria Eaton has been appointed to a senior role on the board of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) as it also announced independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia was its new chair.
NewsCriminal involved in shooting of rival on petrol forecourt jailed for 24 years
A criminal from Merseyside has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of involvement in the shooting of a rival gang member on a petrol forecourt, conspiracy to sell prohibited weapons and playing a significant role in the supply of large quantities of Class A and B drugs.
NewsGovernment sets targets for zero-emission vehicle production in new mandate
The government has set out the percentage of new zero-emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s decision to delay the ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.
NewsAsda secures planning permission to replace tanks at supermarket site
Asda has won planning permission to decommission five fuel tanks at a supermarket filling station in Merseyside and to replace them with two new tanks.
NewsCableless, fully wireless EV charging forecourt launched by fleet leasing provider
A cableless, fully wireless EV charging forecourt has been launched by Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers with a fleet of over 100,000 vehicles, 30% of which are now pure electric.
NewsNissan commits to 100% EVs in Europe by 2030
Nissan is pressing ahead with plans to achieve 100% EV in Europe by 2030, with all new Nissan models from now to be all-electric in Europe, despite recent moves by the UK government to slow down the electrification of UK vehicles.
NewsOfficial launch date announced for Valero as a fuel brand in UK
More details have been released about the launch of Valero as a fuel brand in the UK, which was announced earlier this month, including an official launch date.
NewsEV charging company Mer to install chargers at more than 100 sites across UK
Mer, a European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has won a contract to install EV charge points across more than 100 across the UK.