All articles by Tracy West – Page 4
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NewsMan who stabbed two people on petrol forecourt given hybrid order under Mental Health Act
A man who stabbed two people at a Leicestershire forecourt has been given a hybrid order under the Mental Health Act.
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NewsApplegreen expansion plans backed by €1bn investment
Applegreen has announced plans to invest €1bn over the next five years to expand its business, which currently serves 180 million customers a year in Ireland, the UK and the US.
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NewsClampdown on youth smoking and vaping moves one step closer
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has moved one step closer to becoming law after MPs voted overwhelmingly in its favour – by 415 votes to 47 – in the House of Commons last night (Tuesday).
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON COFFEE: Best bar none
Go into a forecourt store in Northern Ireland and chances are you’ll find a Barista Bar coffee offer inside.
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NewsCostco continues with forecourt expansion plans
American wholesaler Costco is hoping to add a petrol station to its Westhill site at Arnhall Business Park in Aberdeen.
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NewsLittle Waitrose opens at Welcome Break Spaldwick
Welcome Break has opened a new Little Waitrose store at Spaldwick, which it describes as a ‘significant milestone’ for the brand.
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NewsNew rules for chargepoint operators now in effect
New regulations have come into effect which mean that all new public chargepoints of 8kW and above and existing chargepoints of 50kW and above must offer EV drivers contactless payment.
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NewsMan who hired illegal workers for car wash is banned as company director
A man who hired five illegal workers at his Sheffield car wash has been banned as a company director for eight years.
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NewsAA callouts for EVs running out of charge at their lowest ever level
The proportion of EVs running out of charge this year in the UK has dropped to the lowest ever level, according to new AA statistical analysis.
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NewsRetrospective planning permission sought for hand car wash
St Helens Borough Council has received a planning application for change of use from car sales to car wash at Southworth Road in Newton-le-Willows.
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NewsA second-hand EV could save the owner £1,600 a year
New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the best-selling second-hand EVs of 2024 could save their owners an average of £1,600 a year, compared to their petrol equivalents.
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NewsWeakened demand for EVs means job cuts at Ford
Ford Motor Company is planning to further reduce its European workforce by 4,000 positions, in part due to ‘weak demand’ for EVs.
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NewsSrisankar Subramanian still in a ‘life-threatening’ state
The petrol station worker in West Yorkshire who was seriously injured when he tried to stop a drive-off is still on life support in a ‘life-threatening state’, according to the BBC.
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NewsMan who stole £4,000-worth of goods from BP site jailed
A Southend man who targeted a BP garage, stealing more than £4,000-worth of food and other groceries, has been jailed.
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NewsHighway Stops applies to add jet wash to Gosport site
Top 50 Indie Highway Stops has applied for planning permission to install a jet wash at its Anson Service Station in Gosport.
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NewsFake £20 bank notes used in Northallerton forecourt
North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV image after fake bank notes were used at the Asda petrol station in Northallerton.
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NewsPRA urges chancellor to reconsider budget measures impacting fuel retailers
The PRA has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to express concerns over the potential impact of the Autumn Budget measures on the fuel retail sector.
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NewsThe AA powered by Rightcharge
The AA has selected Rightcharge as its supplier for home charging reimbursement and for its Rightcharge public charge card.
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NewsShoplifting epidemic is symptomatic of police failure to take it seriously
The current shoplifting epidemic in Britain is symptomatic of police failure to take it seriously and formulate a strategic approach to tackling this crime.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS SOFT DRINKS: Festive fizz
While the warmer weather during the summer is a key sales time for soft drinks, so too is the cooler weather in December when friends and family gather to celebrate Christmas.