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Police release pic of man wanted for forecourt threats
Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a public order incident in High Wycombe.
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New agreement with Eclipse Power reduces installation time for Connected Kerb EV chargers
Independent distribution network operator (IDNO) Eclipse Power has signed a framework agreement with Connected Kerb to speed up installation of new EV chargepoints across the UK.
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Petrol retailers could face substantial fines for not complying with watchdog’s fuel price scheme
The Government is consulting on imposing financial penalties of up to 5% of daily turnover on forecourt retailers that fail to comply with new measures designed to increase fuel price transparency.
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Numbers of hydrogen-powered cars could “grow rapidly”
Company fleets are driving sales of new electric cars, but hydrogen models could be a “game-changer” for the sector if sufficient refuelling capacity is put in place, says a report.
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FOR EV builds charging capacity in Edinburgh
Charging infrastructure supplier FOR EV has opened its seventh and largest charging hub in Edinburgh.
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Gloucester Services celebrates 10th birthday
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year winner Gloucester Services is celebrating 10 years of business as well as its charity partnership with the Gloucestershire Gateway Trust.
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Penny Petroleum acquires seventh forecourt in Scotland
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum has bought Creebridge Service Station, its seventh forecourt in Scotland and its 94th trading in the UK.
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Top 50 Indie newcomer heads towards its ambition for 15 forecourts
Miles Retail, which burst onto the Top 50 Indies listing in February having grown from five to 10 sites during 2023, continues to progress with its ambitious plans to be a 15-strong forecourt operator by the end of this year.
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Scottish Water buys electric Fiat vans
Scottish Water has added 42 electric vans to its fleet as part of its vehicle replacement programme.
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Report finds Scots disappointed in EV charging infrastructure
A new report has revealed electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Scotland are unhappy with the condition of the public charging network.
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Forecourt Trader welcomes new senior reporter
Bethany Vann has been appointed senior reporter on Forecourt Trader after just over a year reporting at B2B title Pro Landscaper.
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MFG leads the way in contactless air, screen wash and valeting
MFG is continuing to roll out contactless forecourt equipment, believing that drivers are attracted by the convenience in an era when fewer consumers are carrying cash.
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Gridserve sets sights on global EV charging market
Gridserve chief executive Toddington Harper plans to take the electric vehicle charging company he founded global, with a new business focused on supporting EV infrastructure partner networks.
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Tankerford switches Ardleigh Village Service Station to Nisa Local
Top 50 Indie Tankerford has relaunched its Ardleigh Village Service Station as a Nisa Local, doubling the size of the shop’s original sales area.
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Planning permission sought for Teesside Airport hydrogen hub
Planning permission is being sought for a hydrogen refuelling station for vehicles at Teesside Airport.
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BP Pulse opens at Stansted site
BP Pulse has opened a new EV charging hub at BP Stansted SF Connect, which is just a five-minute drive from the airport.
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Top 50 Indie NTS Retail moves three more sites to Jet
NTS Retail, which owns 23 petrol stations and one convenience store mainly in the southwest of England, has signed a three site deal with Jet.
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The Kay Group keeps faith with Greggs in latest knockdown rebuild
He was the first person to operate a Greggs drive-thru, at his Irlam forecourt in Greater Manchester in 2017. Today, Ken Kay still regards the brand, alongside Subway, as key to the success of his petrol station empire, and says it is a key ingredient in his latest knockdown rebuild.
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MFG gets planning permission for Troon site
MFG has been granted planning permission to triple the size of the Morrisons shop and add EV charging at its site in Troon.
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Parish Council objects to James Hall’s forecourt plans
Hawkshead Parish Council has objected to James Hall’s plans for a new petrol filling station with Spar convenience store at Bragg Field in Hawkshead, in the Lake District National Park.