All articles by Tracy West – Page 2
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NewsRontec wants to add coffee shop to Lewes Service Station
Top 50 Indie Rontec has applied for planning permission to build a coffee shop at its Lewes Service Station.
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NewsMFG’s plans to extend Morrisons petrol station shop are thwarted
MFG’s plans to extend its shop at the Morrisons petrol station in Liskeard have been refused.
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NewsMost EV drivers say they will never go back to petrol or diesel
More than 90% of EV drivers have said they will never go back to petrol- or diesel-powered cars.
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NewsDiscounts drive new EV growth amid wider market contraction
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations rose for the 11th successive month in November, up 58.4% to 38,581 units, representing 25.1% of the overall market but driven by heavy manufacturer discounting.
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NewsVan market posts second best-ever November but EVs need support to keep pace
The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth as registrations rose by 10.5% in November, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsMr Jet helps out at Car Boot Jackpot
Mr Jet, forecourt retailers Scott and Andrew Aitken’s labrador, was keen to help out at a recent fun community event at their Jet Rigg site in Dunbar.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EPOS: Enhancing the customer experience
We all know what a good epos system can add to your business – from improved operational efficiency to an enhanced customer experience thanks to better stock and sales management.
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NewsSurvey to address future of Scottish forecourt
The future of Tighnabruaich’s only petrol station is uncertain as its long-standing owners – Mark and Barbara Critchley – get ready to retire after more than 40 years of running the site.
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NewsForecourt plans refused because drive-thrus do not support healthy lifestyles
EG Group has been refused planning permission for a new forecourt with two drive-thrus in part because the council in question says drive-thrus do not support ‘healthy lifestyles’.
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NewsPolice appeal for pyjama-clad petrol station robber
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a petrol station in Stirling on Saturday December 7.
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NewsPartnership to develop lighter EV batteries with faster charger time
Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp have announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for EV applications.
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NewsMan arrested over forecourt knifepoint robbery
Police have arrested a man in connection with two knifepoint robberies.
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NewsVauxhall Movano Hydrogen wins What Van? Editor’s Choice award 2025
The Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen has been named Editor’s Choice at the 2025 What Van? Awards, recognising its innovative hydrogen technology and practical benefits for businesses.
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NewsScientists make cooking oil biofuel breakthrough
A new way to produce fuels made from leftover cooking fat can create biofuel as effective as diesel 1000-times more efficiently than current methods.
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NewsMan who poured petrol onto forecourt given community order
A man who poured petrol from a pump onto a Tesco Express forecourt has been given a community order.
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NewsUpdate on Bramley fuel leak clean up
The latest public meeting on the Bramley petrol station fuel leak took place last week and was attended by around 135 residents.
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NewsFormer petrol station could be turned into Europe’s biggest ultra-rapid charging hub
The Trafford Centre in Manchester could become home to Europe’s biggest ultra-rapid charging hub.
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AnalysisSHOP TALK: Counting down to Christmas
I don’t know about you but I was amazed by the number of households that had ‘gone early’ with their Christmas decs this year.
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Product NewsSanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar launching in the UK
Nestlé Waters has announced the launch of Sanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar in the UK.
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Product NewsFox’s Fabulous biscuits in price-marked packs
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK) has launched a new price-marked pack (PMP) of its Fox’s Fabulous Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Shortcake Rounds.