3 d. ago Drivers are only just realising what simple petrol station button is used for

A button located on several petrol pumps across the country could be the answer to road users' prayers - but not everyone is convinced it is such a 'game changer'

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6 d. ago The kindness of strangers: the petrol station worker paid for my fuel and saved my date

When my card declined, I looked out at my new girlfriend and felt utter panic. Back then, $20 felt like a huge amount of moneyRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI was temporarily living in my home town of Wangaratta while caring for my grandmother, who had dementia. I got weekends off and on one of those occasions I met a girl called Marie. During that lovely early period of a new relationship where you’re still getting to know each other, I took her camping at Mount Buffalo in Victoria.On the way home we stopped in Myrtleford, a small town at the foot of the mountain, to get petrol. I fuelled up and Marie stayed in the car while I went inside to pay. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Stirlingshire beauty spot subject of parking and path upgrade plans

The application has been made by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to expand car parking at the Falls of Falloch, as well as a general revamp of the path network.

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1 week ago UK motorists told they could pay less for petrol depending on time of day they fill up

The simple tactic could provide a boost for cash-strapped road users

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam

EXCLUSIVE: councillors back in Northern Ireland will hold talks on Monday night over how to mark McIlroy's historic achievement.

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1 week ago UK’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure in dispute with crown estate

Owner of Michelin-starred Veeraswamy, London, heads to high court to object to ‘heartless’ plans to upgrade buildingIt has been a fixture of British-Indian dining since it first opened its doors in April 1926 on the day of Elizabeth II’s birth, serving guests over the decades ranging from Marlon Brando to the late Queen herself.Yet despite surviving the Blitz and London’s relentlessly competitive restaurant sector, a dispute with the current monarch’s property developer threatens the survival of London’s oldest Indian restaurant just short of its 100th anniversary. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Three teenagers charged with theft after booze stolen from Helensburgh petrol station

Police Scotland arrested and charged three youths following an incident in the town's Morrisons store and a petrol station.

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1 week ago EU foreign ministers meet in wake of deadly Russian attack on Sumy as Zelenskyy issues plea for Trump to visit Ukraine – Europe live

EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg after Russian attack kills at least 34 in SumyThe Ukrainian air force said on Monday that Russia launched 62 drones to attack the country overnight, Reuters reported.Separately, regional officials said overnight attacks by Russia sparked a fire at a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia, injured at least eight people and damaged houses across the southeastern part of Ukraine. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Richmond Park café and toilets to be replaced as part of major upgrade

Richmond Council has approved plans to upgrade buildings and surrounding land near Roehampton Gate

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2 w. ago Man tries to blow up Asda petrol station as cops flood area and pounce on him

Video shows Mayoh at the Asda petrol station in Bournemouth before he takes one of the nozzles out and places it on the ground before crouching next to it with a lighter

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2 w. ago Terrifying moment police rush at man trying to set Asda petrol station on fire

Bournemouth Police officers attempted to stop Rory James Bolton Mayoh from lighting the fire at the Asda petrol station, chasing after him and eventually detaining him

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2 w. ago Moment man attempted to start petrol station fire with lighter

A man has been jailed for four years over the incident in Bournemouth

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2 w. ago Ferry bosses reveal 'uncertainty' over future plans unless key Dumfries and Galloway roads upgraded

South West Scotland Transport Alliance is pushing for both the A77 and A75 to be upgraded.

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3 w. ago Plans to upgrade petrol station on hold after councillors hear of traffic congestion concerns

Grove Retail Ltd applied to the council for a change of use of open space at Earnock Service Station in Wellhall Road.

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3 w. ago 'You would never believe it was once a petrol station': striking £1.5m new townhouse for sale in Kentish Town

Highgate Road has been home to a petrol station since the 1950s. Now, six luxury townhouses stand in its place

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3 w. ago Malaysia fire: Families evacuated from homes after massive blaze near petrol station

Dozens of firefighters are tackling the blaze in Putra Heights, central Selangor, which is a suburb near Kuala Lumpur - and residents have been evacuated from their properties

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3 w. ago Sneaky family's petrol station heist saw them bag £349 in vapes and hotdogs

A family planned a sneaky getaway after raiding a petrol station and taking off with a huge haul including several vapes, crisps and even a few hotdogs stashed away

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3 w. ago Thieving family's 'unplanned' petrol station trip ended with £349 loot of vapes, hotdogs and crisps

The family stole £349 worth of goods from the petrol station

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4 w. ago Petrol station is hailed 'best in the country' for its huge range of viral products

Reviews of a small petrol station have received millions of views on social media platforms such as TikTok.

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