The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Smokers will be encouraged to switch their fags for free vapes as part of a new government scheme, but health experts say the plans don't go 'far enough'

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the introduction of legal restrictions would be ‘too big a departure’ from the current policy.

Twenty eight beaches across the Balearic Islands have introduced the ban in a bid to improve public health and tackle the cigarette litter problem plaguing coastlines.

Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca have banned smoking on 28 beaches, with those included to have four-metre banners declaring their smoke free status with QR codes linking to extra information

A joint investigation between police and the tax office has led to the destruction of an illegal tobacco plantation found near Parkes.

Authorities seized and destroyed approximately 16 tonnes of illicit tobacco in New South Wales after police said they received a tip-off last year.

As part of an attempt to keep fit and enjoy what little green space we have in Bangkok, I have been a regular visitor to Benjakitti Park and its recently added section known as Benjakitti Forest Park. The new site, situated on land formerly occupied by the state tobacco company,…

The 2023 Bike Shed Moto Show at London's Tobacco Docks will showcase some of the best and brightest custom motorcycles, art, live music, and more in May.

The cocker spaniels helped find a quarter of a million cigarettes and 1,500 pouches of tobacco worth an estimated £76,000 hidden in shop basements

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