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Fleur de Lis couple sentenced for illegal dog breeding and animal welfare offences

29/04/2024

Colin and Ruth Williams of Glanddu Road, Fleur de Lis were jointly sentenced at Newport Magistrates Court for unlicensed dog breeding, Animal Welfare Act 2006 offences and failing to indicate in adverts that puppies were being advertised by a dog breeder contrary to The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

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Apr
2024

Welsh Trading Standards Services and key partners join forces to tackle rogue traders

As part of Trading Standards Wales Week, pre-planned days of action targeting rogue traders and doorstep crime took place across Wales

19
Apr
2024

Trading Standards Wales Week - Day 5 - Cheap and Nasty

Trading Standards Wales warn consumers about cheap imports and counterfeits and remind them of the expression “buy cheap, buy twice”. Occasionally, that 'bargain' could cost more than expected.

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