SHOPPERS buying this year’s must-have Christmas gift are being warned against buying poor quality products.
Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council are urging people to be cautious when buying cheap Hover Boards which can overheat and cause fires. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being warned to be wary of rogue traders aiming to capitalise on damage caused by the recent bad weather.
Storm Barney hit the county earlier this week, leaving a trail of damage in its wake, including fallen trees, damaged roofs and broken fences. Continue reading
THE HIGHLY trained nose of a detection dog led to the discovery of illegal tobacco and the successful prosecution of two men.
With the help of the tobacco detection dog, Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council uncovered illegal tobacco products in Robertson Supermarket in Robertson Street, Hastings, in December last year, and at Fazarna in London Road, St Leonards, in February this year. Continue reading
TWO East Sussex shops have been banned from selling alcohol following the discovery of illegal tobacco products on their premises.
Checks by East Sussex Trading Standards officers uncovered illegal cigarettes and tobacco hidden in Ocean Gastronom, Seaside Road, Eastbourne and at Moscwichka in Pevensey Road, St Leonards. Continue reading
