Skip to content
Search
AI Powered
Latest Stories

Illegal tobacco, oversized vapes seized from Evesham shops

Illegal tobacco, oversized vapes seized from Evesham shops
Image by Worcestershire Trading Standards shared on Twitter

Illegal tobacco and oversized vapes have been seized from shops in Evesham, stated Worcestershire Trading Standards on Monday (6).

Officers from West Mercia Police and Worcestershire Trading Standards visited shops during which they seized huge hauls of illegal tobacco and oversized vapes.


Worcestershire Trading Standards said the legal maximum tank size for an e-cigarette is 2ml, or around 600 puffs.

“These contained considerably more puffs,” they said. “These vapes and their packaging are clearly targeting teenagers.”

In addition to the oversized e-cigarettes, more illegal tobacco was collected during the raids.

Worcestershire Trading Standards said in a tweet that its officers and Evesham police raided shops where hauls of illegal tobacco have been seized previously as well.

Last week, trading standards officers and police targeted shops selling illegal tobacco in Lowesmoor, Worcester. They did not find any illegal items but they were returning to shops which had been successfully raided in the past.

More for you

More young people drinking low and no alcohol alternatives than ever – YouGov
iStock

More young people drinking low and no alcohol alternatives than ever – YouGov

The Portman Group’s seventh annual survey in partnership with YouGov reveals more people are drinking low and no alcohol alternatives than ever before, showing the UK is drinking more moderately than ever.

The results show that well over a third (38 per cent) of UK drinkers are now consuming low and no alcohol alternatives semi-regularly (12 per cent regularly and 26 per cent occasionally) – compared to 35 per cent in 2023 and 29 per cent in 2022, with a notable increase in regular consumption from eight per cent in 2023 to 12 per cent in 2024.

Keep ReadingShow less
David Menendez

David Menendez

Mevalco reports solid growth in 2024 despite tough trading conditions

Mevalco, one of the UK’s leading importer and wholesaler of Spanish fine foods, has reported 6 per cent growth in 2024, despite tough trading conditions and increased costs associated with import and post Brexit tariffs and processes.

With turnover now approaching £10 million, Mevalco has returned consistent growth for the past 10 years. The company now has a strong presence in retail and fine dining markets, as well as the creation of specialist retail signature ranges, working closely with high profile chefs and the company’s unique cohort of suppliers in Spain.

Keep ReadingShow less
Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration

Müller joins industry body Dairy UK

Müller UK & Ireland has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry collaboration.

Dairy UK represents farmer-owned co-operatives and private dairy companies and aims to promote the consumption of British dairy products at home and on the international market.

Keep ReadingShow less
Players from Mansfield Town Ability Counts Football Club at Crossroad Service Station

Players from Mansfield Town Ability Counts Football Club attend Crossroad Service Station to present Prem Uthayakumaran with a Mansfield shirt

Nisa retailer donates £5,000 to Mansfield Town Ability Counts Football Club

Nisa retailer Prem Uthayakumaran has made a significant donation totalling £5,000 to Mansfield Town Ability Counts Football Club through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

The donation will provide essential support to the club, enabling it to continue its invaluable work in the community.

Keep ReadingShow less
​A Christmas shopper
A Christmas shopper walks on South Molton street on December 6, 2024 in London, England.
Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images

Slower sales growth in December despite festive boost from promotions

Total Till sales growth slowed at UK supermarkets (+3.2%) in the last four weeks ending 28 December 2025, down from 3.7 per cent in the previous month, according to new data released today byNIQ.

After a slow start to December 2024, food sales rallied in the final three weeks leading up to Christmas, with sales hitting £14.6bn, helped by intense discounts and increased promotional activity.

Keep ReadingShow less