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Trading Standards issues Easter food warning to Stone shoppers
People in Stone are being urged to take extra care when buying Easter sweets and festive food in the run…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd April 2026
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Trading Standards warn over illegal skin lightening products on sale in Staffordshire
Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire are urging residents to report the sale of illegal and potentially harmful skin lightening products,…
Author: Jon Cook
25th February 2026Health professionals raise concerns over rise in young people becoming unwell after vaping
Local health professionals are reporting a growing number of young people becoming unwell after using vapes, including products believed to…
Author: Jon Cook
4th February 2026Stone residents urged to be cautious of online health advice and weight loss products
Stone residents looking to improve their health in the new year are being reminded to rely on trusted sources for…
Author: Jon Cook
15th January 2026New campaign targets illegal sales to underage teens across Stone
A fresh push to clamp down on the underage sale of vapes, alcohol, knives, and tobacco is underway in Stone…
Author: Jon Cook5th June 2025Stone residents warned of gift card scams
Trading Standards Officers are asking Stone residents to be cautious of scammers posing as family and friends to obtain money…
Author: Jon Cook18th December 2024Stone residents reminded of the risks of illegal money lenders
Older residents in Stone are being reminded of the dangers of using illegal money lenders in a new campaign.
Author: Jon Cook18th September 2024Children sold age-restricted products in Staffordshire
Retailers in Stone and across the county are being warned that they face further test purchases and strict enforcement action…
Author: Jon Cook18th April 2024Almost £40,000 of Illegal tobacco, vapes and banned foods seized in Stone and Stafford
Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have seized illegal vapes, illicit tobacco and banned imported foods, worth almost £40,000.
Author: Jon Cook9th February 2024Specialist detection dogs sniff out thousands of illicit cigarettes in Stone and Stafford
Specialist tobacco detection dogs working with Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team have helped sniff out illicit tobacco and illegal…
Author: Jon Cook26th October 2023Stone residents told to beware as scammers exploit cost of living pressures
Stone residents are being asked to be 'scam aware' as concerns grow over the increasing number of scams relating to…
Author: Jon Cook
26th September 2022Trading Standards target the rise in illegal vapes and e-cigarettes
Operations in Stone and across Staffordshire will tackle the illegal sale of vapes and e-cigarettes following an increase in seizures.
Author: Jon Cook
27th July 2022Don’t turn to cold callers for storm damage household repair Stone residents urged
Stone householders are advised to be vigilant following reports of doorstep cold call traders operating in the area.
Author: Jon Cook20th February 2022Trading Standards issues warning to Stone residents over cowboy builders
Residents in Stone are being urged to be on their guard for cowboy builders targeting residents in the area after…
Author: Jon Cook
19th January 2022Warning issued over scammers, imposters and cold callers by Trading Standards
People are being reminded to be aware of scammers and con artists and to look out for those who could…
Author: Lauren Walker
19th October 2021Trading standards urge people to watch out for phoney NHS Covid Pass texts
Stone residents have been warned by Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team to lookout for a new scam text message about…
Author: Jon Cook14th September 2021
