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Mapped: The UK regions where smoking is most common after stark new figures released

Smokers are getting through billions of cigarettes a year on average, new data shows

The Independent UK

Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

The Independent UK

Britons smoke an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

The Independent UK

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War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

New laws and a crackdown on vapes have led to a downturn in young people using them, but an expert says the work to reduce smoking rates is far from done.

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‘I needed to be locked up’: how Kavana went from 90s pop stardom to smoking crack in a skip – and bounced back

He was a teen singer with his dream career. But then his life fell apart. Anthony Kavanagh talks about sex work, addiction and the years he spent being forced to hide his sexuality

The Guardian - UK

Vapes smoke gums, lozenges for those struggling to quit

More doctors could soon be prescribing vapes to those stuck in a smoking cycle as a trial suggests vaping is more effective than traditional quitting aids.

AAP

There's Probably No 'Smoking Gun' in the JFK or Epstein Cases. We Should Be Allowed To Look Anyway.

You don't need to uncover a vast conspiracy to find valuable revelations—and without transparency, you don't know what revelations might be there.

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Here’s how to do it, Dua Lipa – I gave up smoking 40 cigarettes a day in 15 minutes

COMMENT: As celebrities like Dua Lipa post alarmingly ‘cool’ images of themselves with cigarettes (despite formally announcing in the past that she’d quit), Charlotte Cripps – who kicked the habit in record time – shares her top tips

The Independent UK

Gatwick-bound passengers left stranded in 'war zone' for 17 hours after couple caught smoking in toilets

‘Fed up’ holidaymakers slept in a military base lounge after their 5,000-mile flight from Mexico to Gatwick was diverted

Evening Standard

12 Things That Were Normal in the 90s But Would Be Banned Today

The 1990s gave us dial-up internet, Beanie Babies, and fashion choices so bold they defied logic. But beyond the neon tracksuits and pop culture, the era also normalized many things that raise eyebrows today—and might even get banned. Looking back isn’t just a nostalgic trip; it helps us see how…

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In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push - Roll Call

Smoking is the primary driver of tobacco-related deaths and is highly restricted in most Swedish public places.

Roll Call

9 Things Boomers Did Daily That Are Now Safety Hazards

Baby Boomers grew up in a world with fewer seat belts, fewer warning labels, and far fewer safety regulations. Many of the everyday habits they embraced—whether riding in the car or playing outside—wouldn’t just raise concerns today, they might actually be illegal. While the nostalgia is real, so is the…

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Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support – here are some strategies to help

New Zealand is among a number of countries that encourage vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) as a tool to help people stop smoking tobacco. But what happens when people want to quit vaping?

The Conversation

Freddy Brazier details row with girlfriend in bizarre 5am social media outburst

It comes after the 20-year-old recently missed a flight to Ibiza having got into a fight and also U-turned on plans to enter rehab for a smoking addiction

Evening Standard

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Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children

The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams aura cleansing at NYC Downlow: How the celebs do Glastonbury

Partying ‘til dawn, dancefloor snogs and some curious smoking area habits

The Independent UK

Air pollution and herbal medicines could be behind lung cancer in non-smokers, study finds

Researchers say never-smokers living in more polluted cities have significantly more mutations linked to malignancy

Evening Standard

Freddy Brazier says he was punched and fined on way to airport before missing Ibiza flight

It comes just three weeks after the youngest son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody U-turned on plans to enter rehab to tackle a smoking addiction he said began at age 12

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11 Ordinary Habits That Are Quietly Banned in Assisted Living Facilities

Moving into an assisted living facility marks a major life transition, one that often involves trading some personal freedoms for the safety and convenience of a managed community. While these facilities aim to provide a comfortable, home-like environment, they are also regulated communities with rules designed to protect the health…

Radio France Internationale

Ocean campaigners hail French move to snuff out cigarette butt pollution

A sweeping ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces is expected to help stub out the scourge of cigarette butts – France’s most common form of litter – from beaches, parks and bus stops.

The Independent UK

Princess Diana’s favourite café risks closure over ‘illegal migrant workers and paying staff in food’

Café Diana, which was often frequented by the late Princess of Wales, also accused of allowing unlawful smoking of shisha

Benzinga

Cramer Praises Monster Beverage As 'Smoking Hot,' Warns Investors About This AI Stock

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer recommended buying Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), saying he wants to own more Okta.

Radio France Internationale

‘Smoking to survive’: How Sierra Leone’s youth got hooked on kush

A cheap synthetic drug known as kush is ravaging West Africa and its epicentre is Sierra Leone. The government has declared kush a public health emergency, but poverty and trauma are slowing efforts by communities to help unhook young people from its sometimes deadly hold.

International Business Times

France Imposes Smoking Ban On Beaches, Parks

Anyone who lights up on a beach or in a public park in France will be breaking the law from Sunday under new rules aimed at protecting children from the dangers of passive smoking.

Radio France Internationale

France rethinks smoking as new public ban comes into effect

France is rolling out sweeping new restrictions on smoking in public spaces in a bid to tackle one of the country’s most stubborn health challenges.

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