Trading Standards Wales News

Convenience store and barbers in Llay closed down by Trading Standards for selling illegal tobacco and vapes

Following last month’s closure of two adjacent premises on Chester Road, Wrexham Magistrates court issued two more closure orders for neighbouring premises in Llay on 13th May. The magistrates heard that Llay Mini Market and next door business M & B Barber both at Corwena Stores on Shones Lane in Llay were both implicated in the possession and sale of illegal tobacco and vapes over a period of tim

19
May
2025

1
May
2024

‘Oldest Loan Shark in the UK’ ordered to pay over £173,000 by Cardiff Court

An 83-year-old loan shark has been ordered to pay back over £173,000 of her ill-gotten gains, with more than £35,000 returned to her victims in compensation

29
Apr
2024

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

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.

23
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.

18
Apr
2024

Trading Standards Wales Week - Day 4 - Too good to be true?

Trading Standards Wales reports that scams and rogue traders continue to cause misery for consumers across the country.

17
Apr
2024

Trading Standards Wales Week - Day 3 - Beware shark waters

Trading Standards Wales and Stop Loan Sharks Wales are warning consumers to be vigilant on social media, as the team are receiving record reports of loan shark activity due to the cost-of-living crisis and increasing use of digital markets.