Trading Standards1 hr agoNeighbouring shops stripped of licences over illegal activityBoth premises sold illegal vapes to children and one was raided by immigration officers.1 hr ago7 days agoCuts hinder crackdown on vape sales to childrenAlmost a fifth of 11 to 17-year-olds say they have tried vaping, according to a national study.7 days ago8 Sept 2026Shop shut after illegal vapes and cigarettes seizedThe discovery was made by officers on routine patrol and the case has been referred to Trading Standards.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Shop shut down after illegal cigarette stash foundTip-offs lead trading standards officers to a Seaham off-licence where illegal tobacco is found. 7 Sept 20266 Sept 2026Illegal cigarettes and tobacco worth £15k seizedPolice seized more than 11,000 cigarettes during an operation in Fleet this week.6 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Illegal goods and dog seized in high street raidsIllicit tobacco, a suspected dangerous dog and counterfeit vapes are seized during the operation.4 Sept 20262 Sept 2026People just brazenly ask: 'Have you got any cheap tobacco?'Mohammed Rajak says shops selling illicit tobacco and vapes are the biggest threat to his business.2 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Dumpling squishies safety warning issuedCornwall Trading Standards say some toy manufacturers are not meeting the required safety standards.28 Aug 202625 Aug 2026More than 1,700 'unsafe' toys seized in shop raidsTrading standards officers say they were surprised by the number of toys they had to remove.25 Aug 2026...
