Category: Public protection

263 Public protection posts found.
Public protection

Stoke-on-Tern pair imprisoned for sale of counterfeit goods

27/02/2024

Two people from Stoke-on-Tern near Market Drayton have been sent to prison for the sale and supply of counterfeit goods, in a…

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Rogue trader sentenced to prison for scamming vulnerable people

23/02/2024

A rogue trader who defrauded a series of vulnerable victims has been sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment following an…

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Cleobury Mortimer store owner fined for vape sale to underage customer

06/02/2024
Two vaping devices on a white background

The owner of the Select and Save store in Cleobury Mortimer has been convicted of selling a nicotine vape product to a…

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‘Do not use’ warning for UPP batteries for e-bikes

29/01/2024

Shropshire Council’s trading standards team is warning consumers not to use UPP e-bike batteries as they have been linked to a number…

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Working together to create a safer Shrewsbury 

23/01/2024
Shrewsbury town centre from a drone

Key partner agencies are stepping up their response to anti-social behaviour (ASB) incidents in Shrewsbury, to address a number of concerns raised…

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Oswestry retailer fined for possession of illegal vapes

23/01/2024

An Oswestry retailer has been fined for possession of illegal vapes. In a prosecution case brought by Shropshire Council’s trading standards service,…

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Flooding: UPDATE Friday 5 January 4.30pm – Flood recovery underway 

05/01/2024
Flooding in Shrewsbury receding

As floodwaters gradually recede, Shropshire Council is looking to support individuals, businesses and communities affected by the flooding this week. Some areas…

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Flooding: UPDATE Friday 5 January 12.30pm

05/01/2024
Flood Update graphic

The effects of flooding continue to be felt across the county,  but clean-up and recovery operations are already well underway today. The…

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Flooding: UPDATE Friday 5 January 9.15am

05/01/2024
Flood Update graphic

The effects of flooding continue to be felt across the county. River Severn in Bridgnorth has peaked at 4.9m this morning (Friday),…

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Flooding: UPDATE Thursday 4 January 4.10pm

04/01/2024
Flood Update graphic

River levels continue to be high; but the indication is that, as the peaks pass, they will recede gradually. The bus station…

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