Rogue builder from Tiverton jailed
A rogue builder from Tiverton has been sentenced to 27 months in prison, the majority of which was for fraudulent trading. Lee Brent Butler, 40, of Gale Way in Tiverton, … Continue reading
Students and other renters warned to be wary of paying ‘banned’ fees
Private tenants such as students looking for new digs ahead of the autumn semester are being warned not to get caught out by costly rental fees which have now been … Continue reading
Consumers urged to be wary of ‘inaccurate’ thermometers
Trading Standards is urging members of the public and healthcare professionals to take care when purchasing infrared thermometers online. It follows an alert by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory … Continue reading
Almost £60,000 of illegal tobacco seized
Illegal tobacco worth almost £60,000 has been confiscated from retailers across the region following a series of operations. Led by Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards and supported by … Continue reading
Book now for free farmers’ wellbeing webinar
Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is holding a webinar to promote wellbeing in the farming community on Thursday 22 July. The pandemic and Brexit have put huge pressure … Continue reading
Made in Devon will be at Devon County Show this year
Our Made in Devon team will be at Devon County Show on 2-4 July, with a stand in the Devon County Council area of the showground. We will be promoting … Continue reading
Trading Standards urges renters not to be caught out by banned tenancy fees
Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has launched a new campaign to help prevent renters in the region being caught out by fees that have now been banned. … Continue reading
Amended General Safety Certificate issued for Somerset County Cricket Club
Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is pleased to announce it has issued an Amended General Safety Certificate to Somerset Cricket Club to allow fixtures at the County … Continue reading
Pensioner imprisoned for selling illicit tobacco
A 75-year-old Plymouth man has been sentenced to an 18-month custodial sentence, half to be served in prison, for selling illicit tobacco and evading £162,000 in duty. Patrick White, of … Continue reading
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards expands to include Plymouth from April
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service will merge with Plymouth City Council Trading Standards from 1 April 2021. All four authorities have approved the plans which will give them … Continue reading