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Londoner's Diary: How much will James Corden pay for an ashtray?

What went on in London this week, from secret smoking parlours to unwanted book promo

Evening Standard · Mar 19

British holidaymakers face arrest, police cell and court if caught smoking in public on Caribbean islands

Police chiefs in Antigua and Barbuda are warning they would take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to smoking in public

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Nicotine: the latest wellness hack

If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but nicotine patches and pouches, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity boosters and even weight-loss aids. But does the science support this rebrand, or are…

The Conversation · Mar 12

Explosives thrown outside New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence; 6 arrested

Six individuals were arrested following violent clashes between far-right protesters and counter-protesters outside Gracie Mansion. One protester is accused of throwing smoking projectiles filled with nuts and bolts, prompting an investigation by the FBI and NYPD. The incident began with a demonstration organized by Jake Lang against the city's Muslim…

The Times of India · Mar 8

'It worked': Billy Idol shares controversial way he finally quit heroin

Billy Idol finally overcame his addiction to heroin when he started smoking crack instead.

BANG Premier · Mar 5

GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn’t use a patch. He didn’t set a quit date. He simply lost interest. It happened…

The Conversation · Mar 4

A moment that changed me: my girlfriend criticised my kisses – and it led to the best decision of my life

She said kissing me was like licking an ashtray, and I knew I had to quit smoking. But with a 40-a-day habit, it was no easy task ...

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

"I'm Amanda F*cking Batula:" The 'Summer House' Star on Separating and Starting Over

In an exclusive sit-down, 'Summer House' star Amanda Batula discusses her separation from Kyle Cooke, what she's looking for in her next relationship, and why she'll never be ashamed of smoking weed.

Marie Claire · Mar 3

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales will rise by one…

The Conversation · Mar 2

Heart Surgeon Shares 4 Habits He Quit for Heart Health

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body that makes sure that each and every corner of our system receives the right amount of oxygen and circulation. Did you know that your heart beats almost 1 lakh times a day? However, the truth is, today’s stressful…

Times Life · Mar 2