A corner shop in Hartlepool is stripped of its alcohol license for selling counterfeit vodka unfit for consumption. Hartlepool Shop Loses License Selling Dangerous Vodka A corner shop lost its license because they sold fake vodka, which was dangerous. Tests showed it was unsafe to drink. This shop was in Hartlepool. Council officials found it…
Tameside raids yield thousands of illicit cigarettes, tobacco, and e-cigarettes from barbers, salons, and vape shops. Illegal Goods Seized From Tameside Shops in Major Raid This Week Tameside is fighting illegal shop activity. Authorities seized many illicit goods this week. They targeted shops selling illegal items. The crackdown involved several agencies. Trading standards worked with…
Brighton is the UK capital for unwanted cold calls, targeting its large pensioner population with persistent sales tactics. Brighton Named UK Hotspot for Cold Callers Targeting Pensioners Cold calls are annoying. They interrupt your day, as salespeople push unwanted things and don’t care if you’re busy. UK salespeople make many calls, possibly 50 to 100…
A tradesman defrauded North Yorkshire homeowners of £25k for work he never completed, landing him in jail. North Yorkshire Tradesman Jailed for £25k Fraudulent Schemes A business owner in North Yorkshire is now in jail. He defrauded people of almost £25,000. He took money for jobs he never intended to do. Sean Berry ran SB…
A Skegness trader must pay £15,000+ to eight victims after admitting to fraud related to unfulfilled home projects. Skegness Trader Compensates Victims £15,000 After Conning Customers A trader admitted to fraud and faces charges for eight crimes. He must pay over £15,000. Jack David Turner operated a business called TR Fencing Services, offering outdoor services…
West Bromwich shop loses license after selling knife to a teen and finding illegal items including 5,000 Viagra pills. Shop Loses License After Selling Knife To Teen And Finding 5000 Viagra A shop in West Bromwich lost its license. They sold a knife to a teen. Fake goods were also found. Mandeep Sharma owns Hill…
Sean Berry defrauded homeowners, taking deposits without doing work. Now he faces jail for his scams. Solar Panel Boss Jailed for Scamming Homeowners Out of £25,000 A company boss is now in jail. He stole nearly £25,000. Sean Berry ran SB Electrical Security and Solutions and his company was based in Stokesley. Trading Standards started…
A £37,000 swoop in Plymouth uncovered illegal tobacco, vapes, and cash, across numerous shops in Devon and Somerset. Plymouth Shops Targeted in £37k Illegal Tobacco and Vape Seizure Officers seized illegal goods recently. They found tobacco, vapes, and cash. The total value was about £37,000. This happened during a five-week operation. They checked shops across…
Warning issued to Leicestershire homeowners about rogue traders cold-calling for roof repairs near Hinckley. Leicestershire Homeowners Targeted By Rogue Traders Issue Scam Warning Hey, listen to this warning! Scammers target Leicestershire homes. Trading Standards reported it’s happening now. These people cold-call and push roof repairs. They operate near Hinckley, it seems. They find fake leaks…
Tameside Council’s 2024 crackdown addressed fly-tipping and counterfeit goods. It aims to enhance public safety and protect businesses. Tameside Council Cracks Down on Fly-Tipping and Counterfeit Goods Hey, listen to what happened in Tameside last year! They fined many folks for dumping trash. Officers seized over 200,000 illegal smokes. Council staff worked hard in 2024.…