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
How to verify if a vaccine invite text is genuine
This week the NHS began texting some people inviting them to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Almost 400,000 people aged 55 and over and thousands of unpaid carers will be … Continue reading
Young people warned about ‘fake jobs’ on social media
Trading Standards is warning young people to be wary of fake job adverts on social media that at first glance might appear to be the answer to their financial worries. … Continue reading
Woman fined after breaching animal ban
A North Devon woman who was caught tending livestock despite being banned has been ordered to pay £1,380 in compensation, fines and costs. Bridget Barrell, 64, of Chittlehampton, admitted three … Continue reading
Carpet fitter admits fraud
A mobile carpet fitter from Somerset has admitted two charges of fraud and has been given 12-month community order and told to pay £1,585 in compensation and costs. Tom Brazil, … Continue reading
Consumers urged to be aware of fake texts offering Covid-19 vaccine
Trading Standards is warning the public to be on their guard following reports that fraudsters are sending out fake texts offering a Covid-19 vaccine in an attempt to steal bank … Continue reading
Drainage company admits ‘unfair trading’ and pays back £20k to victims
A drainage company has been fined £3,685 after pleading guilty to unfair trading and has paid back over £20,000 to victims across Devon, Somerset, Torbay, Dorset and Wiltshire following a … Continue reading
Amended General Safety Certificate issued for Yeovil Town Football Club
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is pleased to announce it has issued an Amended General Safety Certificate to Yeovil Town Football Club to allow their home fixtures to … Continue reading
Amended General Safety Certificate issued for Exeter Chiefs Rugby Union Club
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is pleased to announce it has issued an Amended General Safety Certificate to Exeter Chiefs to allow their home fixtures to take place … Continue reading
Amended General Safety Certificate issued for Exeter City Football Club
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is pleased to announce it has issued an Amended General Safety Certificate to Exeter City to allow its home fixtures to take place … Continue reading