All articles by Tracy West – Page 43
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NewsMen arrested over arson attempt on forecourt
Two men have been arrested following an attempted arson at The Dales Market Corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
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NewsPolice let drive-off thief drive off and steal more fuel
A drive-off thief in a Transit van was stopped by police when they realised the vehicle had been used in several fuel theft incidents. The 54-year-old driver, Richard Bone, was pulled over in June. He admitted there and then that he was the culprit and said he would return to the petrol stations and pay for the fuel. The police let him go.
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NewsNorwich buses going electric
Work is underway to turn Norwich buses green and transform a city site into one of the first bus depots outside of London to be fully electric.
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NewsFuel distributors urged to prepare for possible fiscal marker change
UK fuel distributors must gear up for potential changes to the fiscal fuel marker system that could affect the UK from next year, according to John Hogg Technical Solutions.
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NewsCar drives into store on Shell forecourt
A driver collided with the glass front of the G&E Murgatroyd Spar store at Lostock Hall, south of Preston on Tuesday.
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NewsEuro Garages gets planning approval for Rotherham site
Euro Garages’ plans to turn a former car showroom in Rotherham into a 24-hour petrol station with shop and drive-thru coffee shop have been approved.
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NewsForecourt owner releases CCTV image of drive-off thief
A Suffolk forecourt that has been targeted by a serial drive-off offender has released a CCTV image of the man and his car.
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NewsForecourts impress with investment in tech and services - but no rush on EV charging, reports ACS
The 2023 Forecourt Report, published today by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), reveals the continued investment that forecourt retailers are making in improving the breadth and depth of services that they offer to customers.
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NewsMFG sites to host Parcel Pending by Quadient
Top 50 Indie MFG will start hosting a number of Parcel Pending by Quadient open network lockers in the coming weeks, offering 24/7 delivery and pick-up for carriers and consumers across the UK.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS ALCOHOL: Festive cheer(s)
In the run-up to this Christmas – just like last year – there will be surveys that say people are being forced to tighten their belts due to the cost-of-living crisis. Of course that is true but on the other hand, because Christmas is such a big event, there will still be consumers who will push the boat out and spend more than they usually do to treat themselves, their families and their friends. But what they choose to buy may change.
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NewsSharma Garages re-opens BP Swift Services after knockdown rebuild
Top 50 Indie, Sharma Garages, has successful reopened its BP Swift Services at junction 15 of the M6 in Newcastle under Lyme following a knockdown rebuild.
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NewsMost ultra-rapid chargers are at forecourts or retail parks
Drivers are most likely to find ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations and retail car parks, according to the latest figures released by Zapmap. At the end of September, there were 1,457 ultra-rapid devices at service stations across the UK – an increase of 82% on the previous year – and 892 at retail car parks, a 61% increase year-on-year.
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NewsUrgent measures needed to boost confidence in zero emission vans
With manufacturers facing new zero emission van sales quotas starting at 10% in January, there is a clear need for a national plan that gives more van operators the confidence to make net zero investments. So said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it released its latest van sales data.
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NewsVillage fete powered by EVs
Hyundai recently hosted the world’s first EV-powered fete in Chettle, Dorset, to highlight the ways that EVs can help people live more sustainably.
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NewsCostco forecourt planned for Gloucester
Ground has been cleared at a 11.5 acre site in Gloucester to make way for a new Costco warehouse and petrol station.
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NewsBP Pulse to redevelop South Mimms site
BP Pulse has laid out plans for a £7m redevelopment of its forecourt at South Mimms Services at Junction 23 of the M25, which includes the addition of a rapid EV charging hub.
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NewsGun used in carjacking on forecourt
Police are appealing for information following a report of a carjacking at a forecourt in the Main Street area of Trillick, Co Tyrone, on Wednesday, October 4.
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NewsThe Restaurant Show moves to the NEC
If you’re visiting next year’s Forecourt Show, you now have the chance to visit The Restaurant Show at the same time. Previously held in London, The Restaurant Show will become part of the UK Food & Drink Shows (Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show), enhancing the UK’s largest food and drink event at the NEC Birmingham from April 29 to May 1.
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NewsMotorists need incentives to choose an EV
Drivers need incentives to choose EVs over petrol or diesel vehicles to reverse falling demand, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsNew EV chargers at Water Park
Ultra-rapid EV charging hub courtesy of Be.EV is now available at Trafford’s Sale Water Park.