A trading standards investigation into second-hand car sales across the South West has uncovered traders selling faulty and unsafe used cars that could cause an accident or lead to high repair costs. Of the 129 vehicles being sold that were assessed as part of the investigation, one in every three… Read More
South West
One-In-Three Targeted By Scammers
More than one-in-three people (36%) in the South West have been the target of a scam since lockdown came into effect across the country, according to new research by Citizens Advice Cornwall. Over half of people (58%) are worried someone they know will fall foul of a con. And the… Read More
Community thanked following illegal tobacco seizure
A seizure of illegal tobacco, valued at around £20,000, has been removed from supply in the South West. Last week a joint operation was carried out at an address in Weston-super-Mare. Partners from around the South West were involved and was led successfully by the South West Illegal Tobacco team…. Read More