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With less than six months until Brexit takes place, it’s becoming a reality rather than a distant notion. So it seems worrying that the discussion around the topic still has us in a bewildering state of uncertainty. Nobody is quite … Read more

You may have more money in your pocket than you realise. You might not have access to it yet, but we assure you, if you take good care of your fuel, it will be there… be patient. As things change, … Read more

If you rely solely on fuel to run your business, it’s evident how important it is to make yourself aware of the risks and types of fuel contamination. Fuel contamination refers to bacterial microbes and water that find home in … Read more

With the controversial rules that surround red diesel, it can get a little confusing knowing what vehicles and machinery we can legally use it in. After a community consultation period, HMRC changed red diesel rules in 2013, to allow operators of … Read more

Your employees are dragging their heels through the door. They’re habitually on the minutes. And they’re non-stop moaning about the week going slow. Well, you may in fact have yourself to blame. Because unengaged employees mean an underwhelmed and undervalued … Read more

The hosepipe ban due to come into force in the North West has been cancelled by the water company United Utilities. In a statement, the company said: “Recent rainfall and a reduction in customers’ water usage, combined with the measures being … Read more

Temperatures remain to be sky high with weather warnings nationwide. So it’s likely that your heating hasn’t been turned on for a number of weeks. Most of us are dreading the thought of saying goodbye to the heatwave. But before … Read more

With the latest straw and plastic bottle phenomenon, we are on a mission to help save the planet. Following BBC programme, Blue Planet II, the nation’s eyes have well and truly been opened to just how important protecting our planet … Read more

Crown Oil is hugely excited to be helping charity Boomerang run four free special needs sessions this summer. Boomerang is one of the largest multi-sensory centres in the north-west. Formed in 2007 by a group of parents and carers, the vision … Read more

This summer, volunteers from across the borough have joined forces to transform the haggard structure on Sandy Lane into what is once again, a remarkable “Wonder Wall” at our Crown Oil Arena in Rochdale. Gordon Riggs Garden Centre and Crown … Read more