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Pub to be demolished to make way for forecourt
Despite numerous objections, North Tyneside Council has waved through plans to turn The Redburn pub in Percy Main, North Shields, into a petrol forecourt. The proposed development is on the A193/Waterville Road roundabout to the west of North Shields town centre.
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Panasonic in deal for improved EV battery technology
Panasonic Energy – a supplier of battery technology to Tesla - has signed an agreement to purchase next-generation nano-composite silicon anode material for EV lithium-ion batteries from Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. These new batteries could enable 500-mile non-stop trips and 10-minute recharges.
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Armed robbery at Newmarket forecourt
Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Newmarket.
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UK reaches ‘electric’ milestone of 50,000 public chargepoints
The UK has reached an ‘electric’ milestone as 50,000 public chargepoints have been installed across the country, according to the latest figures released by the Department for Transport today.
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Man caught drink-driving at petrol station
A man who thought he was fit enough to drive after drinking beer, has been banned for 18 months after police spotted him driving “erratically” into a petrol station in Newtown.
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EG gets green light for new Stonehaven site
Euro Garages has been given permission to build a new forecourt on the outskirts of Stonehaven on the AWPR (Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route) next to the A90/A92 interchange.
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MFG to demolish bungalow to make way for EV charge hub
MFG has submitted a revised application to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council for development of its Bell Bar Service Station in Hatfield.
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Stand by as millions of drivers hit the road over Christmas without checking their car first
UK drivers are set to travel 6.3 billion miles by car over the festive period, with seven in 10 people making at least one car journey to visit friends, family or go on a Christmas holiday, according to the latest research for servicing and repair company Kwik Fit.
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Shell subsidiary ubricity supplies 160 on-street EV chargers to Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough Council is partnering with Shell subsidiary ubitricity to supply, install, and manage up to 160 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in 90 locations across the town.
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Shell completes sale of home energy business to Octopus
Following regulatory approval, Shell Petroleum Company Ltd, through its 100% owned subsidiary Impello Limited, has completed the sale of its home energy businesses, Shell Energy Retail Limited in the UK and Shell Energy Retail GmbH (SERG) in Germany, to Octopus Energy Group.
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Ford Trucks signs up for hydrogen fuel storage system for fuel-cell EV development
Hexagon Purus, a global supplier of zero-emission infrastructure and mobility solutions, has been awarded a purchase order by Ford Trucks to deliver a complete hydrogen fuel storage system.
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Man with knife at Tesco forecourt arrested
A man has been remanded into custody after threatening a woman with a knife at a Tesco petrol station in Southend.
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EG sells its 218 KFC franchises
EG Group is selling all its 218 KFC franchise restaurants in the UK and Ireland to Yum! Brands’ KFC Division.
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Police catch drive-off fuel thief
Nottinghamshire Police arrested a suspected fuel thief after his car rammed a police car.
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Stellantis in deal for EV battery swap that delivers full charge in five minutes
Stellantis – the company behind car brands including Peugeot, Fiat and Vauxhall – has joined forces with Ample to establish a partnership in EV battery charging technology capable of delivering a fully charged EV ba
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BP pulse boosts ultra-fast charging in London with ‘most powerful’ Gigahub
BP pulse has launched its ”most powerful charging hub in central London”, as it continues the roll-out of hundreds of ultra-fast sites this decade. The hub includes a special offer for Uber drivers.
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UK hits 10,000 high-powered chargepoints as rate of installation accelerates
There are now 10,000 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in the UK for the first time, with new sites being established at a faster rate than ever, according to specialist app-based mapping service Zapmap.
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Extra MSA powers up EV charger offer at Cobham
Extra MSA Group is to fit 12 more ultra-rapid Ionity charge points at Cobham Services on the M25 to take the site’s total to 18.
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JP&S to go all Jet by 2024
Independent JP&S Servicess is to rebrand nine Texaco and BP sites to become an all-Jet operator across its 13-strong network by next year.
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Forecourt sells for first time in 46 years
Christie & Co has announced the sale of Esso Watton, a petrol station in Norfolk, for the first time in 46 years.