Monthly Archives: April 2023

Brothers convicted over fake shoes

market stall with shoe boxes with shoes on top on themTWO BROTHERS from Kent have been convicted of breaching the Trade Marks Act after being caught selling counterfeit trainers, shoes and boots at Rye Market.

Sukhdeav Singh, of City Way in Rochester, Kent pleaded guilty to 13 counts relating to trademark theft for having in his possession for sale counterfeit footwear with a retail value of over £170,000.

Hardev Singh, 54, pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching the Trade Marks Act, having in his possession for sale counterfeit footwear with a retail value of £36,140 and for selling a pair of counterfeit Nike trainers to an undercover Trading Standards officer.

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Be #deeraware this spring

Deer crossing logo imageDRIVERS in East Sussex are being asked to be ‘deer aware’ this spring to avoid colliding with the animals on the county’s roads.

With an estimated 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions in the UK every year, East Sussex County Council is reminding people to take care when driving on rural roads this spring.

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Days left to register for solar panel scheme

HOMEOWNERS in East Sussex are once again being invited to register for a solar panel scheme which could help cut their carbon emissions and save them money.

Residents have until Friday, April 21 to register with Solar Together Sussex, a group-buying supported by East Sussex County Council which allows residents to buy high-quality solar panels and battery storage at competitive prices. Continue reading →