Trading Standards working to stamp out fake goods being sold through social media
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is keeping a close eye on social media buying-and-selling groups in the lead up to Christmas in a bid to stem the sale … Continue reading
Amended General Safety Certificate for St James Park Football Ground
Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975. General Safety Certificate for St James Park Football Ground (Exeter City Football Club). Notice is given that the Council (Devon County Council) has amended … Continue reading
Telephone scam warning
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is warning residents to be on their guard after unscrupulous telephone scammers attempted to con a grieving ex-serviceman out of half of his savings. … Continue reading
Operation Rogue Trader targets doorstep criminals
Rogue traders and aggressive doorstep sellers across Devon and Somerset were targeted by Police and Trading Standards officers in a joint operation last week. As part of Rogue Trader Week, … Continue reading
Illegal tobacco seized in Devon, Somerset and Torbay
An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco across Devon , Somerset and Torbay uncovered more than 8,100 cigarettes and four kilos of hand-rolling tobacco, all believed … Continue reading
Devon, Somerset and Torbay residents offered free car servicing quality checks
Residents in Devon, Somerset and Torbay are being offered the chance to have an independent motor expert review the quality of a recent vehicle service. The free quality check is … Continue reading
Work to stub out illegal tobacco sales is being highlighted next week
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is visiting communities across the area to let residents know about the real harm caused by illegal tobacco and how residents can help … Continue reading
Rogue plumber sentenced for fraud and consumer protection offences
A dishonest plumber who charged an elderly victim almost three times the going rate for a bathroom refurbishment that experts called ‘unsafe’ has been sentenced for fraud and consumer protection … Continue reading
Plumber who tried to defraud a convent also preyed on the elderly
A dishonest plumber who attempted to defraud a convent and charged an elderly victim almost triple the going rate for a bathroom refurbishment that experts branded as ‘unsafe’ has pleaded … Continue reading
Rogue car trader sentenced
A used car dealer has been ordered by a judge to pay £7,365 – and could go to prison for six months if he defaults. Malvin Price of Chilton Cantelo, … Continue reading