A rogue trader conned an NHS worker on maternity leave out of £3,000 during the Covid pandemic. The case was investigated following a complaint that Miles Maughan, 27, had poorly installed a dropped kerb and a tarmac driveway in Thornbury. The driveway had sunk and caused various trip hazards, amongst… Read More
In the Courts
Business owner prosecuted for selling potentially dangerous food
A business owner from Gloucester admitted five offences of misleading customers and putting their health at risk. Mohammad Nizamul Islam, owner of Texas Grill Fast Food Limited in Park End Road, Gloucester, sold a kebab containing milk despite a milk allergy being declared and also advertised a false food hygiene… Read More
Rogue trader who scammed elderly jailed
A rogue trader who scammed pensioners for gardening work has been jailed. Rocky Johnstone was due to be sentenced two weeks ago but attended Bristol Crown Court drunk and was remanded in custody. He was dealt with at the court yesterday. (March 18, 2021) The 36-year-old, of Compton Bassett near Calne… Read More
Farmer guilty of ignoring national animal disease control measures
A farmer from the Forest of Dean has pleaded guilty to ignoring rules aimed at limiting the spread of contagious diseases through livestock. Haydn Bendall, aged 80, who farms at Aylburton and Hewelsfield in the Forest of Dean, appeared before Cheltenham magistrates yesterday (10 February 2021) following an investigation by… Read More
Businessman fined for tenancy deposit failures
On 8th February 2021, at Swindon Magistrates Court, businessman Jayson Antony Kent pleaded guilty to 6 charges under the Fraud Act for failing to register tenancy deposits with a government-approved scheme. Mr Kent ran an estate and letting agency business in Melksham for almost 25 years. The offences took place… Read More
Woman guilty of falsely advertising cure for diseases
A woman formerly of Gloucester has been found guilty of falsely advertising that her company could treat and reverse diseases through a “brain tonic” she was promoting. Genevieve Flight, aged 43, was investigated by Gloucestershire County Council’s trading standards service after complaints were made about posts she placed on social… Read More