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UK plan to encourage smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another

The UK government set out ambitious plans in 2019 to make England smoke free by 2030. To achieve this, they recently announced plans to offer free vape starter kits to one million smokers in a bid to help them quit.

The Conversation

OPINION - Thanks to Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer now faces a decision he must not duck

Whatever happens next, Sir Keir Starmer will be remembered as a historically consequential Labour leader. In April 2020, he inherited a smoking ruin of a party that had suffered its worst election defeat since 1935, wrecked by Jeremy Corbyn’s disastrous leadership and stained by anti-Semitism. Three years on and, quite…

Evening Standard

Ted Cruz mocked for saying smoking is ‘your damn choice’: ‘Now do uteruses’

The Texas Senator is advocating for people’s choice to smoke while blocking access to abortion

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Khao San '420' parties cancelled

The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.

Bangkok Post

Smoking can make lung tumours more resistant: study

Understanding the differences in how tumours evolve in smokers and non-smokers is vital to improving treatment, researchers say.

AAP

‘420’ parties on Khao San up in smoke

Bangkok Post

Michael Gove has taxpayer-funded smoking hut on roof of his office

Den was built for levelling up secretary after he was heckled in street and targeted by terrorist

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The Best Guy Ritchie Movies And Where To Watch Them

Here's how to find our favorite great Guy Ritchie movies on streaming right now.

Cinemablend

Thousands of flying foxes invade Queensland's Collinsville, driving locals out of their yards

The flying foxes are not picky about where they go to the loo. Giant inflatable people with wavy arms are doing little to scare the creatures, and fed-up residents say attempts to smoke them out are achieving only limited success.

ABC News

Experts call for tobacco levy to help nation become smoke-free

The Government’s current plans are ‘nowhere near enough’, a letter signed by health charities and medical Royal Colleges says.

The Independent UK

Research examines whether vaping can ‘entrench’ smoking habits in teenagers

Researchers looked at data from UK and US teenagers.

The Independent UK

My vaping addiction came out of nowhere – and I’m finding it impossible to quit

Scientists don’t know yet whether vapes are harmful. So why is the UK government handing them out, asks journalist Imogen West-Knights

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Clarkson sparks uproar as he says school is for 'smoking and sh**ging - not swotting'

TV host Jeremy Clarkson has demanded school is for 'smoking not swatting' as he finds teenagers are 'unbelievably stressy' over their exam results

Daily Mirror

Dear Abby: My fiance was sober 21 years, but a security camera just caught him smoking weed

After seeing him lighting up a blunt in secret, his nervous bride-to-be considers calling off the wedding.

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The Guardian - UK

Is vaping safe or not? All you need to know about e-cigarettes

Why is the government promoting vapes for smokers in England while discouraging them for youth?

Daily Mirror

Simon Cowell's changing look and health overhaul as he ditches booze and smoking

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has undergone a major health transformation in recent years following a string of accidents which has seen him ditch booze and cigarettes for a vegan diet

Salon

Trump at NRA convention post shootings

Trump expressed concern during his speech that being trans and/or smoking dope could be the cause of mass shootings

ABC News

Dr Nigel Gray was determined to stop tobacco advertising in Australia. Eventually his efforts paid off

The powerful anti-tobacco ads that shifted public opinion in Australia are featured in a new exhibition at Melbourne's ACMI museum.

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Daily Mirror

Simon Cowell says he's quit smoking after puffing on 40 cigarettes a day

Britain's Got Talent's head judge Simon Cowell has said he has finally quit smoking after having the habit for decades as he once smoked 40 cigarettes a day

Wales Online

Is it illegal to drive with interior lights on - AA debunks common driving myths

Do you know the law on driving while eating, drinking, smoking or playing loud music? There are also rules on clothing, and even air fresheners as well as myths about speeding fines

Belfast Live

Spain travel warning as new rule introduced in 28 tourist hotspots

Some beaches on Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca will be implementing a new smoking ban

AAP

Ditch tobacco vending machines in pubs, lawmakers told

Health groups are urging Queensland politicians to take proposed smoking laws further, but the hospitality industry wants tobacco vending machines left alone.

Daily Mirror

Vaping warning as ONE flavour can damage lungs ‘more than any other’

Vaping has risen rapidly with 3.2 million adults in the UK reported to use devices and now one million smokers will be offered vape starter kits

Wales Online

Vaping causes gum disease and tooth loss, dentist warns

Vaping can also stain your teeth and cause burns and ulcers inside your mouth, he says

AAP

SA plan to butt out smoking and vaping

The South Australian government has proposed tough new laws to reduce smoking and vaping across the community.

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