Plumber who defrauded elderly couple given suspended sentence
A rogue plumbing and heating engineer who ‘preyed’ on an elderly couple, defrauding them of £13,000, has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence. Gary Coombes, 58, of 20 Quantock … Continue reading
“People really, really need to be on their guard”, warns Trading Standards scams expert
Consumers’ champion, Martin Lewis, has had to repeat his advice for people not to engage with online adverts promoting investments. The Money Saving Expert’s spokesperson reiterated: “Martin NEVER does adverts … Continue reading
Shop selling vapes and drug paraphernalia to children closed down
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service has worked with police to close a second store in Taunton which was selling vapes and drug paraphernalia to children and counterfeit … Continue reading
Trading Standards warning over new text message scams
Residents in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are being warned to be on their guard against text message scams where fraudsters impersonate family members. The warning comes from Heart of … Continue reading
Trading Standards working in partnership to keep public safe from scams
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is with Trading Standards services across the country, the police and adult safeguarding, to protect the public – particularly the elderly and … Continue reading
Majority of ‘sandwich bars’ tested in breach of new allergen law
100 sandwich shops, delis and bakeries tested across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. Businesses, such as delis or bakeries who prepare then package food for sale, are being urged not … Continue reading
Warning: cheap toys could contain harmful chemicals
Consumers across the region are being urged to ensure that the toys they buy display the UKCA mark, or the European CE equivalent, on the packaging following concerns that the … Continue reading
Special Safety Certificate issued for Exeter Rugby Club
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is pleased to announce it has issued a Special Safety Certificate to Exeter Rugby Club for its Sandy Park Stadium, to allow … Continue reading
Special Safety Certificate issued for Somerset County Cricket Club
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service has issued a Special Safety Certificate to Somerset County Cricket Club LTD aka Cooper Associates County Ground in relation to: An Evening … Continue reading
Spray foam insulation scam warning
Trading Standards is warning householders who are seeking to improve the insulation in their home to ensure that the treatment is suitable for their property before agreeing to any work. … Continue reading