London T-Charge launches 23 October

London T-Charge to reduce harmful emmisions

In a bid to discourage the use of older, more polluting vehicles in central London, the London T-Charge, or Toxicity Charge, will come into effect later this month. The T-Charge will be applicable to any vehicle, excluding motorbikes, driving within central London on weekdays between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 which does not meet… Read more »

Electric Vehicles: The future of your fleet?

Electric Vehicles

Over the last couple of years, electric vehicles (EVs) have seen a remarkable surge in demand in the UK. In 2013, new registrations of EVs reached 3,500. Fast forward four years to July 2017, and new registrations for plug-ins have already reached over 500,000 for the year. This growth is expected to continue, with registrations… Read more »

The War on Diesel: is it justified?

In recent years, the uptake of diesel vehicles has played an important part in helping the UK to reach lower C02 emission targets. From buying diesel, UK motorists have prevented 3.5 million tonnes of C02 from going into the atmosphere since 2002. However, following increased Government pressure in tackling air pollution and reducing emissions, the… Read more »

Growing thirst for Ashover Cider takes the ‘apple cart’ on the road

Ashover Cider Company

In 2011, a group of friends became disheartened when they realised that too many apples were going to waste around the Derbyshire village of Ashover. Wanting to do something about it, they thought about their love for cider, and from that, the Ashover Cider Company was born. Committed to producing a traditional and natural cider,… Read more »

Charity Golf Day at Rufford Park Golf Club a REAL success

On Friday, 7 July 2017, 29 teams, including a team of our very own took part in a charity golf day. The event was superbly organised by R.E.A.L Foundation Trust, a charity established in Nottingham in 2008. Standing for Re-think Engagement and Approaches to Learning, the trust support innovative and creative education solutions for children and… Read more »