All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2024
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NewsElement 2 signs with HRS for hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside
Element 2 has signed an agreement with HRS, the French designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refuelling stations, for it to supply and install its next-generation HRS14 station with a capacity of 14kg/hour, in Darlington, at Teesside International Airport.
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NewsLeicestershire to get more EV chargepoints
Plans to roll out more EV chargepoints across Leicestershire have taken a major step forward.
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NewsSpar raises £40k for Marie Curie
The Spar Northern Guild’s Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge trek has raised £40,000 for Marie Curie.
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NewsCircle K Extra loyalty app launches in Northern Ireland
The Circle K Extra loyalty app has launched in Northern Ireland and from now until December 31 all Northern Ireland members will automatically enjoy Level 3 savings of 3p off every litre when they fuel up at Circle K.
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NewsPolice search for forecourt assault victim
Gloucestershire Police are appealing for the victim of an assault and attempted robbery at a petrol station in Tewkesbury earlier this week to come forward.
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NewsWright family reflects on 15 years’ trading
The Wright family who run Wright’s Spar and petrol station in Portadown, Northern Ireland, have been reflecting on their 15 years of serving the local community.
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NewsMoto’s solar plans turned down
Moto’s plans to install 209 roof-mounted solar panels at Exeter Services on the M5 have been denied by Exeter City Council.
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NewsMan uses company fuel card to steal £8k-worth of diesel
A man used a company fuel card to take more than £8,000-worth of diesel from a Perthshire filling station.
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NewsJames Hall gets approval for Longtown knockdown rebuild
James Hall’s plans for a new petrol station and convenience store in Longtown have been approved.
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NewsGuy White’s Aldi forecourt plans may be back on
Forecourt stalwart Guy White’s plans to build a new forecourt in conjunction with Aldi in Horncastle may be back on.
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NewsInquiry into Tatton Services gets underway
A public inquiry is underway in Knutsford to discuss Westmorland Family’s plans for Tatton Services on the M56.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS ALCOHOL: Tis the season
With the big supermarkets synonymous with big deals on everything at Christmas, some forecourt retailers might be forgiven for thinking their off licence section will be quiet over the festive period.
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NewsAsda invests in new Bio-LNG refuelling facilities
Asda is investing in two new Bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refuelling facilities, as the retailer continues to reduce its overall carbon emissions.
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NewsOld Esso site cannot be used for new houses, says council
Plans to demolish a former Esso garage and replace it with six new houses have been rejected by Winchester City Council.
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NewsDalston refinery closure could mean no more petrol for Tirril service station
The owner of a service station in Tirril, near Penrith, is gutted because the closure of a nearby oil depot means he may no longer be able to supply unleaded petrol.
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NewsRenault Trucks delivers first electric tractor unit under zero emission HGV programme
Renault Trucks has delivered its first electric tractor unit in the UK – to Welch’s Transport.
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NewsNissan to launch bi-directional charging from 2026
Nissan has announced that it will launch affordable on-board bi-directional charging on selected EVs from 2026.
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NewsInstaVolt now uses 100% green electricity
EV charging operator InstaVolt is now being supplied with 100% green electricity through Octopus Energy for Business.
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NewsBB-EV launches last-mile e-cargo bikes
BB-EV (Busy Bee EV Ltd) has launched e-cargo bikes, as a robust, all-weather solution for last-mile deliveries.
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NewsWolverhampton forecourt plans denied on appeal
Nottingham-based fuel retail firm Bushbury Ltd’s plans to build a new petrol station in Wolverhampton have been rejected again – this time on appeal.