All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2019
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NewsEV drivers could store and share electricity, says new report
Drivers of electric vehicles could save up to £300 a year by storing and sharing electricity in their car’s battery, according to a new report on vehicle-to-grid technology, released by Good Energy, Honda Motor Europe, The University of Salford and Upside Energy. The study was designed to examine the value ...
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NewsDrunks hold darts match in forecourt shop
Two drunken men set up a dartboard at the Esso petrol station on Knutsford Road in Latchford and began playing a game of darts before being moved on by police. According to the Warrington Guardian, officers were called shortly after 4pm on Thursday, November 21, after receiving reports of the ...
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NewsRobber jailed for threatening to slit cashier’s throat
A knife-wielding woman who robbed St Giles Filling Station in Gilesgate, Durham and threatened to slit the cashier’s throat has been jailed for six years. Durham Crown Court heard how Joanne Metcalfe entered the forecourt store shortly after 6am on August 24 this year, and filled a shopping basket full ...
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NewsTwo men threaten cashier in early morning armed raid
Police are appealing for information following an incident at the BP site in Greenock Road, Paisley. According to Glasgow Live, at approximately 7.10 this morning two men entered the forecourt store armed with a weapon and threatened a female member of staff before making off with cigarettes and alcohol. The ...
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NewsMFG expects green light for new roadside service area
Plans to develop a roadside service area in East Devon, including a petrol station and a McDonald’s drive-thru, have been recommended for approval. The land earmarked for the scheme is on Exeter Road in Whimple. The latest plans, which were first submitted by MRH and now below to MFG, detail ...
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NewsACS hails c-store sector’s commitment to free water refills
The convenience sector’s commitment to providing free water refills to customers has been highlighted by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) in response to a new report from Greenpeace.The report, published by the Environmental Investigation Agency and Greenpeace, revealed that UK supermarkets had sold more than one million water bottles ...
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NewsFreight organisation calls for 3ppl reduction in fuel duty
All political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to the Freight Transport Association, which is calling for a 3ppl reduction in fuel duty. Ahead of December’s General Election, the business organisation has launched its own election manifesto – Logistics for Britain – ...
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NewsForelle Estates gets go-ahead for Shell development in West Sussex
The petrol station developer and operator Forelle Estates has won planning permission for a Shell filling station at Billingshurst in West Sussex.The hybrid planning application, together with the developer Arunway, sought full permission for development of the petrol station and a motorcycle showroom and outline permission for 4,600sq m of ...
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NewsRobber threatens forecourt cashier with a knife
Detectives from Cheshire Constabulary investigating a robbery at a petrol station in Ellesmere Port are appealing for information and footage from members of the public.The incident occurred at around 4.45am on Friday 22 November when a man entered the BP garage on Overpool Road and threatened an employee with a ...
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NewsPolice inspection of car wash site finds suspected slavery victim
A man believed to be a victim of modern slavery at a hand car wash in Warrington has been rescued by Cheshire Police, following an inspection of the premises. On Monday November 25, officers from Warrington’s Hidden Harm Team along with partner agencies – including Warrington Borough Council and the ...
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NewsBP M&S Simply Food scheme wins planning consent on appeal
Planning permission for a BP service station, including an M&S Simply Food store, on the A14 in Suffolk, has been won on appeal. The appeal was lodged with the Planning Inspectorate by BP Oil UK and The Churchmanor Estates Company after West Suffolk Council councillors voted to refuse planning permission ...
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NewsGripHero clinches two titles at APEA Awards
GripHero, the developer of fuel nozzle-mounted, anti-static hand-protection dispensers, was the big winner at the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) 2019 Awards, clinching two titles. The company won both the Environmental Protection and Improvement Award, and the Innovation Award. Commenting on its success, Oli Yeo, managing director and ...
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NewsConsumer demand for low-carbon fuels, according to UKPIA survey
Consumers want a range of low-carbon mobility options including low-carbon fuels, according to a new survey commissioned by the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) and FuelsEurope. The survey was carried out by independent polling company Opinium, with responses from 1,000 people in the UK and 10,000 in total across Europe. ...
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NewsRix Petroleum extends reach with acquisition of K9 Fuels
Fuel supplier Rix Petroleum has extended its coverage in the East Midlands with the acquisition of Gainsborough-based K9 Fuels for an undisclosed sum.The move extends Rix Petroleum’s coverage in Lincoln, Market Rasen, Gainsborough, Horncastle, Louth, Spilsby and Retford, and enables the business to push into Worksop, Newark and Nottinghamshire for ...
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NewsTop 50 Indie’s sister company opens new Jet service station
Dove Retail, a sister company of Top 50 Indie Intake Developments, has signed a supply contract with Phillips 66, the owner of the Jet brand, for its first site, White Rose Service Station in Barnsley. The new-build site is forecast to have an annual fuel volume of 4mlpa. The site ...
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NewsGilbarco tank monitoring system wins EN 13160 Part 5 certification
Gilbarco Veeder-Root claims its TLS-4 range of tank monitoring systems is the first and only tank gauge system to meet European Leak Detection Standards after it attained EN 13160 Part 5 certification.The certification follows many months of testing, independently conducted by TÜV NORD, a leading European Notified Body based in ...
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Trebor unveils first sugar-free extra Strong variety
Mint brand Trebor has introduced the first sugar-free variety of its Extra Strong brand. Sugar-free Trebor Extra Strong Minis are available now in two pack formats – a 12.6g dispenser pack and a 44.5g 100-mint pot pack. Laura Trampe, brand manager for Trebor, said: “Growth for Trebor is being driven ...
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NewsDrivers telling RAC condition of local roads is getting worse
Half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the 2019 RAC Report on Motoring say the condition and maintenance of the roads they use every day has got worse over the past 12 months.The condition of local roads – that is all roads that are not motorways or major A-roads – has ...
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Country Choice introduces vegan croissant to its range
Country Choice has introduced a new frozen vegan croissant. Made in France, the spelt and quinoa croissant is supplied fully baked and ready to thaw and serve on demand. The newcomer offers a twist on the classic croissant and is intended to be popular with all consumers, not just vegans. ...
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Coca-Cola prepares for Christmas with return of campaign
Coca-Cola is aiming to get the nation in the festive spirit with the return of its Holidays Are Coming Christmas campaign and a new TV advert. The campaign will include London buses decked out in Holidays Are Coming lights and a lenticular visual of Santa, and there will be TV ...