All articles by Tracy West – Page 4
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NewsBig support for diesel car ban, says new study
More than half of British motorists believe diesel cars should be banned from some UK roads following the VW emissions scandal, according to a new study. And almost one in three (29%) backed the idea of barring the fuel type from all roads, while another 23% of respondents wanted restrictions ...
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NewsSuperstores cut fuel prices… again
Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have all cut the price of their fuel – for the second time in a fortnight. Asda announced an up to 2ppl drop in the price of unleaded and up to 1ppl off diesel on its national price cap this morning, following further decreases in the ...
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NewsEuro Garages gets green light in Ripon
Euro Garages has been given the green light to build a new forecourt on the outskirts of Ripon, despite one local claiming that the development would be a ‘carbuncle’ on one of the most scenic approaches to the city. Speaking to Stray FM, the local resident said the new forecourt ...
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NewsAsda removes jet washes in bid to win planning consent
Asda has re-submitted plans for a forecourt at its Ferring site in Sussex, after its original proposals were thrown out. The initial plans had included two jet washes but these were deemed to be too close to residential property so the application was turned down. Now, the retail giant has ...
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NewsUKPIA launches 2018 Statistical Review
Nearly 30 billion litres of diesel were sold as road fuel in the UK last year, according to UKPIA’s newly published Statistical Review 2018. Its compilation of UK downstream oil industry statistics found that in 2017 diesel demand grew by around 1%, while demand for petrol remained virtually flat compared ...
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NewsEuro Garages goes for revised planning in Norfolk
Euro Garages has applied for revised planning permission to build a new forecourt, drive-through restaurant and coffee shop, alongside the A11 in Norfolk. According to the Thetford and Brandon Times, the land at Snetterton Park has been derelict for some time. Talking to the news outlet, local councillor Trevor Watkins ...
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NewsWoman banned from begging at petrol station
A Surrey woman appeared at Guildford County Court last month for breaching her ASB (anti-social behavior) Injunction by begging at the Esso Petrol Station on the A31, Hogs Back. Julie Ann Stevens, who first received an Injunction last October at Guildford County Court (which prohibited her from begging within 20 ...
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NewsSnow closes much of UK but forecourts remain open
More amber weather warnings for snow are in place today for parts of Scotland, northern England, the Midlands, the East and South East. In these areas, motorists have been advised to avoid driving if at all possible and emergency services are on alert to deal with crashes. Many schools are ...
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NewsCar ablaze on forecourt as fuel theft goes wrong
Police are hunting for two people after an attempted fuel theft went horribly wrong at the Harrow Tesco Express/Esso forecourt in Alexandra Avenue, south Harrow. A man was seen leaning against a black Mercedes, casually filling it up. Moments later fire ripped through the vehicle, blowing out the back window ...
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Town petitions to keep its only petrol station
Residents of Tring in Hertfordshire have started a change.org petition to stop the only forecourt in the historic market town from closing. A planning application has been lodged with Dacorum Borough Council to turn the current Shell garage and Market Autos site into a four-storey block of luxury flats for ...
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NewsIs Shell planning UK’s first ‘no petrol’ petrol station?
Reports in the Telegraph that Shell is planning to open the UK’s first ‘no petrol’ petrol station could not be confirmed today as the oil giant declined to comment. The Telegraph report said the ‘no petrol’ departure was part of Shell’s drive towards cleaner motoring. Apparently, according to sources ‘close ...
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Shocked forecourt assistant chases after robber
A forecourt assistant, who was robbed at knifepoint, was so shocked by the incident that she immediately ran after the robber but he got away. The incident happened at Somerby Hill Service Station in Grantham, on September 21 at 8.45pm. The man, believed to be in his 20s, wore a ...
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Product news: Lucozade Energy in mega sampling campaign
Lucozade Energy is this month launching a summer sampling campaign, which will take the taste of the Orange and Original varieties to consumers via four million samples. Backed with a total £20m brand investment, Lucozade Energy is being offered at high footfall locations including commuter train stations and shopping centres ...
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Product news: Monster win for Lewis Hamilton with launch of ’44’
The latest addition to the successful Monster energy range is the Lewis Hamilton signature drink. The three-time Formula One World Champion’s drink is called ‘44’, named after the race number with which he began his racing career, has won multiple championships with, and which he currently races in Formula One. ...
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Hollywood star drops in at Esso forecourt
A-list actor Tom Hardy cheerfully posed for selfies at the Esso service station in Whitestone, Nuneaton where he’d stopped while preparing for his motorcycle test. A group of fans approached him at the garage, asked whether he was really the actual Tom Hardy, and then asked if they could take ...
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Product news: Shaking up the shelves
Orangina is gearing up for summer with new ‘Bikini and Trunk’ packaging for its 420ml bottles. Sporting eye-catching beachwear, the limited edition designs are rolling out now. Inspired by nostalgic summer memories, the designs make the most of the iconic Orangina bottle shape and are set to cater to the ...
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Product news: Summer special
Urban Eat has launched a limited-edition ‘summer special’ – the Coronation Chicken sandwich. The iconic flavour, which was first invented for the Coronation banquet of Elizabeth II in 1953, is now a firm family favourite. Isla Owen, senior marketing manager at Adelie Foods, said: “Lunch occasions represent a massive opportunity ...
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Product news: Heineken opens up your world
Heineken’s latest campaign – Open Your World – encourages consumers to broaden their horizons and see that there is more that unites us than divides us. And to bring the campaign to life in store, limited edition packaging is available now across Heineken bottles cans and multi-packs with the campaign ...
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Product news: Feel Good with Infusions
Feel Good Drinks is extending its portfolio of soft drinks with the addition of a new Infusions range – naturally flavoured waters that contain no added sugar. There are three flavour combinations: Strawberry & Mint, Lemon & Elderflower and Apple & Rose with a hint of geranium, which are available ...
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Product news: Cheesey threesome
Jacob’s is extending its Mini Cheddars range with the addition of three new flavours: Red Leicester, Stilton and Smoked Applewood. They are available in multipacks; rrp £1.88. Rolling out from this month, the range will be supported by a £4m media campaign including advertising, PR and digital activity. There will ...