7 h. 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...

Politics

4 d. ago Drivers can save 'five per cent fuel' by pressing simple button in modern cars

An "eco" or "economy" mode is available in most modern vehicles which can help save fuel, a specialist at CarShop has revealed. Here's how to use the feature

Transport

4 d. 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

Politics

6 d. 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.

Politics

6 d. 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...

Politics

7 d. ago The kindness of strangers: I was ready to leave the theatre in disgrace when a gentle usher made me an offer

A fight with a friend during the opera’s intermission had left me really hurt, so being cared for in that moment is something I’ll never forgetRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI knew straight away that something was wrong. I had arranged to go to an opera with a friend. She’s normally a very chatty person, but when I got to our seats, she wasn’t saying anything. I asked her a few questions but she was quite monosyllabic in response.During the intermission, we went out to the balcony. Again, I was trying to talk to her but she just wasn’t looking at me. I asked if she was OK – had I offended her in any way? That’s when she let go on a tirade. She didn’t like a comment I had made at a dinner party a few weeks earlier and told me she’d never invite me to her home again – or come to mine. I was so shocked because she was very angry and said some things that I thought were quite cruel. I had never been spoken to like that by anyone, let alone a friend. To make matters worse p...

Politics

7 d. ago Drivers can save up to 'two litres of fuel per hour' by pressing simple button

Drivers are set to lose out on petrol and diesel even if they are not travelling anywhere thanks to idling in traffic jams - but something as simple as a button could help

Politics

1 week 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

Events

1 week 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

Events

1 week ago Moment man attempted to start petrol station fire with lighter

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

Events

1 week ago Drivers can save 25 per cent on fuel by removing one item from car this week

Motorists can save up to 25 per cent on fuel by making one simple change to their vehicles. Here is how you can make a saving at the pumps ahead of this weekend

Transport

2 w. ago Kindness of strangers: a woman laid down on the road beside me, holding my hand until the ambulance came

After I was hit by a car, Sophia seemed to understand that I needed the safety of someone being right there at eye levelRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI could see the car and knew I was going to hit it. People ask: did your life flash before your eyes? It didn’t. The only thing I remember thinking was: “oh well”. In an instant all those things I’d been worrying about until that point didn’t matter, because I was about to die. Oh well!There was nothing I could do. I was on my motorbike on a dark and rainy night in rush hour traffic when a car pulled across into my lane without looking. I couldn’t avoid hitting it, I couldn’t break, I was going to hit the car and I was going to die. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Kindness of strangers: a woman lay on the road beside me, holding my hand until the ambulance came

After I was hit by a car, Sophia seemed to understand that I needed the safety of someone being right there at eye levelRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI could see the car and knew I was going to hit it. People ask: did your life flash before your eyes? It didn’t. The only thing I remember thinking was: “Oh well”. In an instant all those things I’d been worrying about until that point didn’t matter, because I was about to die. Oh well!There was nothing I could do. I was on my motorbike on a dark and rainy night in rush hour traffic when a car pulled across into my lane without looking. I couldn’t avoid hitting it, I couldn’t brake, I was going to hit the car and I was going to die. Continue reading...

Politics

2 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.

Politics

2 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

Economics

2 w. ago Families in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills this year

A scheme could help low-income households save up to £400 each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades

Economics

2 w. ago Kind strangers pay for wedding for Glasgow mum, 26, diagnosed with aggressive brain tumour while pregnant

Bethany Wright, 26, from Glasgow, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour when she was 34-weeks pregnant - on hearing her story a stranger reached out with an incredible act of kindness.

Politics

2 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

Society

2 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

Economics

2 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

Economics