All articles by Tracy West – Page 51
-
NewsScotRail introduces fees for EV chargepoints
ScotRail says customers with EVs will have better access to charging points when the train company starts introducing tariffs for charging on January 8. The company said that the introduction of charges will discourage non-rail users from blocking the locations, something that has been a regular complaint from customers.
-
NewsRoutemaster buses switch from diesel to HVO
Following a successful trial, Transpora Group’s 1960’s iconic Heritage Routemasters, which the company operates in London, have moved from using regular diesel to HVO fuel to help cut city centre emissions.
-
NewsDrug/drive arrest at petrol station
A 26-year-old man was arrested after police officers found him asleep in his car – with the engine running – at a petrol station on the A444 in Nuneaton, in the early hours of Christmas Day.
-
NewsMan arrested for Christmas Day forecourt robbery
A man has been arrested following a robbery at MFG Ollerton in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, which happened at around 11pm on Christmas Day.
-
NewsPolice search for forecourt fraudster
Merseyside detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man who could have information that may assist with enquiries following several fraud offences at petrol stations in Wirral.
-
NewsPlans sought for new forecourt in Kent
Plans have been submitted to Swale Borough Council for a development at Minster in Kent, which includes a new forecourt and convenience store.
-
NewsMan jailed for ram raid at petrol station
A man has been jailed for more than eight years following a ram raid at the Esso Service Station in Great Witley.
-
NewsTeenagers jailed for forecourt murder
Two men have been jailed for life after a brawl at a petrol station ended in murder.
-
AnalysisLooking back at 2023
This past year has been another eventful one for the forecourt sector. Against a backdrop of rising costs, increased crime and more EV vehicles on the roads, retailers have had to work harder than ever to remain relevant
-
NewsMorrisons forecourt robbery appeal
North Wales Police is investigating a robbery which took place at Morrisons fuel station, Saltney, at 7am on Wednesday, November 22.
-
NewsFake plates used in Selby fuel theft
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a fuel theft that occurred in Selby.
-
NewsStarbucks sites get Osprey EV chargepoints
Osprey Charging and Starbucks UK have joined forces to offer rapid charging to Starbucks customers
-
NewsPrax enters four new retail markets
The Prax Group has successfully completed the strategic acquisition of OIL! Tankstellen Gmbh, following an announcement of an agreement in October 2023 to purchase the petrol retail business from Mabanaft Gmbh & Co KG. The acquisition of the Hamburg-based business marks the Prax Group’s entrance into four new retail markets: Germany, Austria, Denmark and Switzerland.
-
NewsArmed robbery at Newmarket forecourt
Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Newmarket.
-
NewsPanasonic in deal for improved EV battery technology
Panasonic Energy – a supplier of battery technology to Tesla - has signed an agreement to purchase next-generation nano-composite silicon anode material for EV lithium-ion batteries from Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. These new batteries could enable 500-mile non-stop trips and 10-minute recharges.
-
NewsPub to be demolished to make way for forecourt
Despite numerous objections, North Tyneside Council has waved through plans to turn The Redburn pub in Percy Main, North Shields, into a petrol forecourt. The proposed development is on the A193/Waterville Road roundabout to the west of North Shields town centre.
-
NewsMan caught drink-driving at petrol station
A man who thought he was fit enough to drive after drinking beer, has been banned for 18 months after police spotted him driving “erratically” into a petrol station in Newtown.
-
NewsEG gets green light for new Stonehaven site
Euro Garages has been given permission to build a new forecourt on the outskirts of Stonehaven on the AWPR (Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route) next to the A90/A92 interchange.
-
NewsMFG to demolish bungalow to make way for EV charge hub
MFG has submitted a revised application to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council for development of its Bell Bar Service Station in Hatfield.
-
Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EASTER: Creme of the crop
It’s not even Christmas yet but some shops have got Easter eggs out on their shelves. Yes, where once you wouldn’t have spotted a Creme Egg before at least Boxing Day, some stores have them – and shell eggs – out on their shelves already. According to news reports, bargain store B&M has them out already and it has certainly got them a lot of publicity.