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NewsTop 50 Indies increase EV charger numbers by 64%
The Top 50 Indie forecourt operators have increased their number of EV chargepoints by 63.76% in the last 12 months, with 3,095 charging bays in 2025, against just 1,890 the previous year.
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NewsEVs need as much power as 20 houses to recharge as fast as petrol cars refill
BYD has announced that thanks to 1,000-volt electrical architecture and by way of a 1,000kW charger it’s new ‘Super e-Platform’ for cars is able to receive 249 miles’ worth of charge in just five minutes.
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NewsEG On The Move plans £4m petrol station and Starbucks in Durham
EG On The Move has applied for planning permission for a new forecourt just off the A1(M) south of Durham.
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NewsTankerford: Top 50 Indie’s small team makes a big impact
The commission-operator model is an established one in the forecourt industry, but running over 10 sites on this principle with just a handful of people is the very definition of lean.
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NewsImmigration arrests follow Cheshire car wash raid
Police and Home Office enforcers have arrested three individuals for immigration offences following a visit to a car wash in the village of Lymm, Chesire.
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NewsRetailers warned new recycling regulations come into force soon
A new requirement for all businesses with 10 or more staff to recycle their waste comes into force at the end of the month, with firms that breach the rules facing legal action.
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NewsFleet of bin lorries runs on vegetable oil
A local authority has chosen to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to fuel a fleet of 36 refuse collection vehicles.
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NewsFirst of their kind ‘flat and flush’ kerbside chargers rolled out
A new type of public charger is being installed on pavements across parts of the capital, offering drivers with no off-street parking the chance to plug in at the kerbside.
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NewsArrests follow as Welsh Shell site falls victim to vape and alcohol thieves
Dyfed Powys Police have arrested three men after a Shell filling station in Crickhowell was targeted by thieves.
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NewsBookable EV chargers rolled out across dealer forecourts
A network of ultra-rapid EV charging hubs that allow drivers to book time slots and spaces for charging sessions has been rolled out across 43 UK sites.
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NewsCar industry calls for VAT cut on EVs
The automotive industry says the government should halve the VAT applied to electric cars to encourage “sceptics” to buy them, as only one in eight drivers intends to purchase an EV in the next three years.
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NewsOne in four shoppers witnesses theft, and assault or abuse on retailers
Shoplifters are becoming “bolder and more aggressive”, with almost a quarter of consumers witnessing incidents of theft, as well as abuse or assaults on staff, in the past financial year according to a new report.
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NewsAberdeen forecourt boosts fuel sales with new 24/7 pay-at-pump technology
A Scottish petrol station is winning incremental fuel business by being first to market with new pay-at-pump pod technology, allowing drivers to fill up 24 hours a day even when the forecourt shop is closed.
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NewsPlanning deregulation to make EV chargepoints cheaper and faster to install
Proposed changes to planning rules should make it easier for forecourts to install EV chargepoints, easing bureaucratic pressures that can add years to the process.
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NewsSlushies should not be consumed by children under eight, doctors warn
Children under the age of eight should not be allowed to drink slushy drinks, the British Medical Journal has warned, following multiple cases of youngsters becoming unwell shortly after consuming the iced beverages.
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NewsNew EV charging hub for HGVs launched in Lincolnshire
Another stepping stone on the UK’s road to electrification was laid this week, with the opening of a new charging hub for electric trucks in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire.
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NewsEG On The Move stocks viral ‘Dubai’ chocolate bar
A new type of chocolate bar that has gained prominence on social media is being stocked by EG On The Move, with Yoh Sweet’s ‘Dubai’ range being rolled out at 10 of the chain’s 150 forecourts.
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NewsM1 services helps combat shortage of HGV parking spaces
New HGV parking facilities have been unveiled at Tibshelf Services on the M1 northbound.
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NewsNew Moto Sawtry services just weeks away from opening
A new motorway service area operated by Moto is soon to open at Sawtry on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Cambridge, cementing the partnership between the two firms.
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NewsTECH TALK: Should forecourts invest in EV chargers?
EV chargers require big investment and can take years to reach maturity; we look into the aspects forecourt operators should consider before taking the plunge.