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 →

Rogue builder jailed for fraud

A rogue builder from North Devon has been jailed for two years eight months for defrauding his customers out of approximately £38,000. At Exeter Crown Court on Thursday, March 30, … Continue reading →

Trading Standards warns lettings agents to protect client’s money after firm fined £8,000

Trading Standards is reminding letting agents of their legal obligation to protect money they are holding on behalf of a client after a tribunal upheld an £8,000 fine imposed on … Continue reading →

£20,000 of illicit tobacco seized in Taunton

More than £20,000 of illicit tobacco was seized from a store in Taunton on Tuesday (21 February). The joint operation was carried out by the Heart of the South West … Continue reading →

Farmer banned from keeping cattle

A Somerset farmer has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling £4,642 and banned from keeping cattle for life. Sally Jones, 63, of Brent Knoll in Somerset pleaded guilty … Continue reading →

Rogue trader pleads guilty to fraud

A rogue trader from North Devon who took money for landscaping and building work that was either done poorly or not started has pleaded guilty to fraud. At Barnstaple Magistrates … Continue reading →

Don’t let ‘toxic mould’ scammers into your home Trading Standards warns

Trading Standards is warning homeowners across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay to be wary of scammers who are trying to take advantage of concerns about ‘toxic mould’. Heart of the … Continue reading →

Closure order granted for shop which sold vapes to children

A shop in Taunton which sold vapes, illegal tobacco products and other drug paraphernalia, including cannabis grinders and bongs, to children has been ordered to close following a court hearing. … Continue reading →

Police and Trading Standards join forces to tackle underage alcohol sales

Devon & Cornwall Police united with the Heart of the South West Trading Standards and Plymouth City Council Licencing and carried out test alcohol purchases by under 18s in Plymouth. … Continue reading →

Trading Standards gives advice on how to ensure toys are safe this Christmas

To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos. The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods, feature … Continue reading →