Smoking3 days ago'I lost 16 years with grandchildren by smoking'A film features former Hull smokers sharing their stories in a bid to encourage others to stop.3 days ago5 Jan 2026Illegal cigarette sales fund crime, meeting toldCounterfeit cigarette sales are a "massive problem," a Bradford Council meeting hears.5 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Hospital sites set to go fully smoke freeUHNM, which runs the Royal Stoke and County Hospital, will go smoke-free from 1 April.30 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized from shopOxfordshire County Council found illegal tobacco products hidden above a ceiling tile in a shop.18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - studyAround 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.17 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Senedd backs tobacco ban for 'smoke-free generation'The vote confirms that plans to ban tobacco sales to anyone born after 1 January 2009 will apply to Wales.10 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Call for more action against shops fronting criminal activityA councillor says shops which were fronts for criminality were "the scourge of our high streets".9 Dec 202528 Nov 2025'Significant drop' in smoking ratesSmoking prevalence has fallen to 7.5% of the population in Oxfordshire - with a target to get to 5% by 2030.28 Nov 202524 Nov 2025City's smoking rate falls to 'lowest-ever level'Smokefree Sunderland is aiming to cut the city's smoking rate to 5% by 2030 but more work is needed.24 Nov 2025...
