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Telford businessman jailed for defrauding elderly and vulnerable clients
The owner of a Telford-based business has been jailed for 26 months for defrauding elderly and vulnerable clients.
13 Nov 2019
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Three arrested for immigration offences in Telford
Three people were arrested for immigration offences following a day of action by a taskforce in Telford yesterday.
18 May 2018
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Retailers in Shrewsbury and Broseley fined for selling alcohol and cigarettes to minors
Two Shropshire retailers have been fined for selling alcohol and cigarettes to minors in a crackdown by Shropshire Council trading standards officers.
3 May 2017
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Suspected illegal cigarettes and alcohol worth over £6,000 seized in Wellington
A large quantity of suspected illegal cigarettes and alcohol has been seized from a trader in Wellington.
12 Aug 2016
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Week of action sees clampdown on rogue traders
Police have this week joined forces with trading standards to crack down on rogue traders during a national week of action.
11 Apr 2014
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Arrests made as part of multi-agency operation in Telford
Six people were arrested during a multi-agency operation that took place in Telford yesterday.
28 Feb 2014
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Shropshire Car Dealer fined
A car dealer who has admitted selling a car with a false odometer reading has been fined.
3 Feb 2014
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Telford trader convicted of selling unroadworthy vehicle
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Trading Standards team have secured a conviction against a local trader who sold an unroadworthy vehicle.
2 Jul 2013
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Criminals targeted in Craven Arms multi-agency operation
A police-led multi-agency road operation disrupting criminal activity and improving road safety saw 86 vehicles stopped in Craven Arms last week.
3 Jun 2013
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Police target criminals and illegal drivers in south Shropshire
Police in Shropshire have carried out a major roads operation in the south of the county targeting travelling criminals and drivers who flout safety.
8 Mar 2013
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Multi-agency road operation takes place in Shropshire
Burglars and rogue traders were among those targeted during a multi-agency stop-check operation on two of Shropshire’s main roads.
19 Feb 2013
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One arrested and drivers reported in A49 multi agency operation
One man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and dozens of vehicles stop-checked by police during a multi-agency operation in South Shropshire to disrupt travelling criminals and improve road safety.
7 Dec 2012
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Shifnal pub forced to close for three weeks after receiving order
A Shifnal pub is being forced to close for three weeks after being caught repeatedly selling alcohol to underage people.
5 Oct 2012
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Oswestry project warns young people against trying to buy alcohol
A Shropshire Council led project, the Oswestry Community Alcohol Partnership (Os-CAP), which aims to tackle underage drinking in the town, is warning young people against using fake or fraudulent IDs to obtain alcohol.
5 Aug 2012
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Under age sales exercise tests Shropshire businesses
Shropshire Council’s Trading Standards Service has given a cautious welcome to the results of a two day under age sales test purchasing exercise in the county.
9 Jun 2012
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Doorstep scammers target Shrewsbury residents
Shropshire Council Trading Standards is warning residents to be mindful of a scam dubbed the “Nottingham Knockers” working in the area.
1 May 2012
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Shropshire residents warned about council tax rebanding calls
Residents in Shropshire are being urged to be wary of any calls from companies claiming to be able to reduce their council tax bills.
16 Feb 2012
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Free advice in bid to beat the loan sharks
Free advice on how to defeat the tactics of loan sharks is being offered to Shropshire landlords and tenants' representatives as part of a new initiative.
22 Oct 2011
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Shropshire builder who preyed on the elderly jailed
A Shropshire builder who preyed on elderly residents was today jailed for two-and-a-half years after a Shropshire Council Trading Standards investigation.
21 Oct 2011
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Shropshire Council joins national crackdown on rogue traders
Shropshire Council’s trading standards team has joined forces with West Mercia Police to target rogue traders and pushy doorstep sellers as part of a UK wide campaign.
21 Oct 2011
