Halloween mask safety warning

North Tyneside TS discovered a flammable Halloween mask during a recent investigation

New mobile phone scam warning

Hartlepool Trading Standards is warning of a scam targeting mobile phone users

Darlington TS seizes illegal vapes

Darlington Trading Standards has seized illicit vapes as part of Operation CeCe

Newcastle TS nabs fake strips

Officers discovered counterfeit football strips during a random freight inspection

Illicit tobacco seized in North East Lincs

Illicit tobacco products were found hidden in the loft of a residential property

Lab praised for COVID response

The Gateshead Metrology Lab has provided vital support to efforts to tackle the pandemic

Obituary: Lionel Black

Lionel Black was a forward-thinking TSO who left his mark in his native North East

Council team joins training scheme

Durham Council has joined a communications training scheme