All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2022 – Page 4
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Shell UK agrees partnership with governing body of British Cycling
Shell UK and British Cycling have signed an agreement making Shell UK an official partner of the national governing body.
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PRA announces programme for Business Breakout meeting in Northern Ireland
The PRA has announced plans for a Business Breakout in Northern Ireland, on Thursday November 3.
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Murco appoints Andrew Lucano-Jones as its new business regional sales manager
Murco has appointed Andrew Lucano-Jones as its new business regional sales manager.
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Teenage girl threatened by robbers armed with handgun and wheelbrace
Detectives in Northern Ireland are investigating an armed robbery at a service station in Keady, in County Armagh, on the evening of Tuesday 11 October.
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Government report warns shortage of spaces for lorry parking is nearly at critical level
Thousands of lorries are being parked in laybys, on industrial estates and on the verge each night because their drivers cannot find adequate purpose-built facilities, a new report has found.
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CMA accepts Morrisons’ offer to sell 28 stores to clear way for McColl’s deal
The proposal by Morrisons to sell 28 McColl’s stores to address competition concerns following its acquisition of the convenience chain in May, has been accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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SERVICE CENTRE: Supply headaches and a call to lobby your MP
An uncertainty of supply equals one unhappy retailer. I had a call from Manpreet Bawa who runs Burnpark Service Station in Kilmarnock. It operates under the Gulf banner.
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Last chance to buy tickets for the industry’s event of the year - Forecourt Trader Awards 2022
Buy your tickets now for the industry’s most prestigious event of the year, the Forecourt Trader Awards 2022, which takes place this Thursday at London’s Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge.
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RTFA launches fuel guide to bring clarity to low-carbon fuel terminology
The RTFA (Renewable Transport Fuel Association) has published a glossary of low-carbon fuel terms to help bring clarity to and widen understanding of the fuels.
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James Hall in planning battle
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co is making a last ditch attempt to gain planning permission for a forecourt and convenience store on Preston New Road, in Mellor Brook, South Ribble.
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Esso trials new 25% renewable diesel on 20 sites in the South East
Esso has launched a limited trial of its new Esso Supreme 25% Renewable Diesel on 20 sites in the South East.
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Scottish Grocers’ Federation report highlights members’ contribution to economy
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has published its annual spotlight on the retail market in Scotland, highlighting the vital service its members provide to their communities and the wider economy.
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EG Group raises more than £36,000 for The Christie cancer centre charity
EG Group has raised more than £36,000 for The Christie Charitable Fund following a four-month partnership.
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Ten people confirmed dead following blast at Applegreen service station
Ten people have now been confirmed to have died at an Applegreen-branded service station in the Republic of Ireland following an explosion on Friday afternoon, in a devastating tragedy reflected in major news headlines throughout the weekend.
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Pump prices expected to rise after oil producing countries decide to cut production
Three months of falling pumps prices could shortly be over after the OPEC+ group of oil producing countries – which includes Russia and Saudi Arabia – announced they were cutting production.
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Sale of pair of high-turnover forecourts in Liverpool completed by Christie & Co
The sale of two high turnover petrol forecourts in Liverpool – Dunnings Bridge Garage and Mount Service Station – has been announced by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.
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New £20m competition aims to support development of hydrogen-powered transport in Tees Valley
A new £20m competition to support development of hydrogen-powered transport in the Tees Valley has been launched by the government.
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Ten-year slavery order imposed on owner of Kent hand car wash business
The owner of a Kent hand car wash has had a 10-year slavery order imposed on him by a court.
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Retailer challenges legality of fees imposed by recycling agency in Scotland
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has welcomed court action by convenience retailer Abdul Majid to challenge the legality of fees imposed on retailers by Circularity Scotland Limited (CSL).
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Number of pure battery electric vehicles on UK roads tops half a million
There are now more than half a million pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on UK roads, new figures show.