Bubble blowers in Devon safe following EU safety scare
21 samples in Devon and Somerset passed product safety tests following an EU-wide safety scare
Tag Archives: Somerset
Posted on: 20 May 2019 | Posted in: Community
New Regional Adoption Agency will reduce waiting times for children awaiting adoption
Local authority adoption services in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset are joining forces to become a single regional adoption service, under the banner Adopt South West.
Posted on: 12 April 2018 | Posted in: Community
‘Too good to be true’ subscriptions warning
Consumers should read the small print before agreeing subscription offers which can lock consumers into an unwanted contract
Posted on: 27 November 2017 | Posted in: Community
Considering solar panels? Check the provider’s credentials urges Trading Standards
The warning follows complaints from some customers who signed a contract and paid a deposit after hearing a sales pitch at home.
Posted on: 23 November 2017 | Posted in: Community
Trading Standards fireworks advice
When buying fireworks always look for the CE mark – it shows the product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential safety requirements.
Posted on: 26 October 2017 | Posted in: Community
Counterfeit clothing seller found guilty
Seller had to pay £2231 in fines and costs and had over £5000 in cash forfeited
Posted on: 26 October 2017 | Posted in: Community
Identity theft reaches epidemic levels. Guard your personal details.
Identity theft is reaching epidemic levels, warns fraud prevention group, Cifas. Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards offers advice on how to help avoid identity theft.
Posted on: 23 August 2017 | Posted in: Community
Consumers urged to follow soft toys safety advice
The advice includes checking the toy for small parts, sharp edges and accessories like jewellery and checking the age range of the toy before giving to small children
Posted on: 8 August 2017 | Posted in: Community
Scams targeting young people on social media warning
Cyber fraud is 16 per cent of all crime and young people being targeted through social media
Posted on: 4 July 2017 | Posted in: Community
