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National Consumer Week Events in the East Midlands
Various events will be held nationally for National Consumer Week run by the Trading Standards Institute in association with Consumer Direct, why not attend an event near you and find our your consumer rights where our trading standards officers will be giving out free merchandise and advice about how to become a savvy shopper this christmas!

Motorists are being reminded to check their vehicle lights are all working properly now that the evenings are getting darker earlier.

With increased road safety in mind, officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Road Policing Unit are going to be on the look out for vehicles with defective lights.

Defective brake or head lights can be a sign of poor vehicle maintenance and can put lives at risk.