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

6
Nov
2023

Trader prosecuted for selling illegal vapes

A 42 year old man has pleaded guilty to the possession and sale of illegal disposable vapes.

24
Oct
2023

Swansea Trading Standards : Boss of Swansea call centre jailed

The boss of a Swansea-based call centre, operating fraudulently and conning innocent people out of more than £300,000, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

19
Oct
2023

Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards Service take action on underage sales of nicotine vapes

Considerable concern over young people accessing ‘vaping’ products.

16
Oct
2023

Unlicensed Carmarthenshire dog breeder brought to justice

An illegal dog breeder from Carmarthenshire has been ordered to pay over £100,000 or face a 21-month prison sentence for selling puppies via various advertising platforms.

12
Oct
2023

Greater Gwent Food Group examines the provision of food allergen information to consumers

The partnership between Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen Councils has published a report of its findings

3
Oct
2023

Torfaen Trading Standards : Pontypool trader guilty of selling counterfeit cigarettes

A Cardiff man has been charged for selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco in Pontypool.