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Stone residents urged to stay alert to Winter Fuel Payment scam messages
Stone residents are being warned about fake Winter Fuel Payment texts, emails and calls designed to steal personal and banking…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026
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Stone home bakers and market traders reminded over allergen labelling
Stone home bakers, cake sheds and market traders are being reminded to check allergen labelling requirements under Natasha’s Law.
Author: Jon Cook
15th September, 2026Stone shoppers warned over dangerous fake goods ahead of bank holiday
Stone shoppers are being warned about counterfeit electricals, toys, sunglasses and cosmetics ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Author: Jon Cook28th August, 2026Has the disposable vape ban made a difference in Stone?
Has the disposable vape ban changed Stone? We ask residents what they have noticed as Staffordshire continues action against illegal…
Author: Jon Cook
20th July, 2026Stone retailers reminded over knife sales as Staffordshire campaign continues
Retailers in Stone and Staffordshire are being reminded of knife sale laws as Trading Standards and police support #DitchTheBlade.
Author: Jon Cook
18th May, 2026Food businesses in Stone reminded over allergy rules
Food businesses in Stone and Staffordshire are being reminded of their legal responsibilities around allergen information and labelling.
Author: Jon Cook11th May, 2026Trading 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, 2026Trading 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 Cook25th 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 Cook15th 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, 2023
