Counterfeit items were seized from high street shops in Plymouth this week by police and Trading Standards officers, tackling organised crime. Heart of the South West Trading Standards and Devon … Continue reading
Month: October 2025
Honiton farmer prosecuted for pollution and animal welfare offences
The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and the Environment Agency (EA) have prosecuted a Honiton man for allowing appalling animal welfare and environmental conditions to persist at … Continue reading
Halloween safety warning
With Halloween on 31 October fast approaching, Trading Standards is urging families to prioritise safety when buying costumes, decorations and novelty items. Our service is advising parents to choose well-fitting … Continue reading
Former director of Mobility Furniture Company jailed for fraud
An ‘arrogant and greedy’ former director of a company that supplied mobility aids and furniture to the elderly and vulnerable has been jailed for 15 months after being prosecuted for … Continue reading
Winter fuel payment scam warning
Residents across the region are being warned of text message winter fuel payment scams. The text invites people to apply, but most eligible people would receive the winter fuel payment … Continue reading
Rogue builder who preyed on the vulnerable and elderly jailed
A rogue builder from Exeter has been jailed for 18 months and banned from trading for seven years for taking more than £59,000 in deposits for work he either didn’t … Continue reading