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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

Rapid rise in e-cigarettes 'stalls' ahead of a nationwide ban on single-use vapes, study suggests

Researchers from University College London found that vaping has stayed constant over the last year — including for young people

Evening Standard

Disposable e-cigarette ban ‘unlikely’ to tackle vaping rates, researchers warn

The Government announced plans to ban disposable vapes last January, with the measure coming into force on June 1.

The Independent UK

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Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers

Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking

The Guardian - UK

The surprising number of adults who both smoke and vape

There was a sharp rise in dual users in 2021 when disposable vapes saw a growth in popularity

The Independent UK

Smoking takes 20 minutes off life

A new study finds one cigarette can take off 20 minutes of your life, instead of 11 minutes

Salon

Single cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy, study finds

Figure is nearly double an estimate from 2000 and means a pack of 20 cigarettes costs a person seven hours on average

The Guardian - UK

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Smokers who quit for a week could save a day of their life, experts say

Each cigarette can shorten a smoker’s life by 20 minutes, researchers found.

Evening Standard

Rise in casual smokers who may be less motivated to quit, study warns

Researchers called for public health campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of casual smoking.

The Independent UK

One million people who never regularly smoked now vape in England – study

The increase was largely driven by young adults, with an estimated 14% of 18 to 24-year-olds who never regularly smoked now vaping, researchers say.

The Independent UK

Stronger vapes rising in popularity – study

There has been a significant rise in the number of vapers using high-strength e-cigarettes, researchers found.

The Independent UK

Andy Malkinson calls for Criminal Cases Review Commission chair to step down

‘Helen Pitcher should resign,’ says innocent man, imprisoned for 17 years, after his conviction was overturned

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Malkinson accuses police of ‘cover up’ after being cleared of rape

The 57-year-old was found guilty of raping a woman in Greater Manchester in 2003 but has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.

The Independent UK

One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

The impact of Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change could all be contributing to worsening mental health, researchers suggested.

The Independent UK

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Chaos at New Zealand feral cat hunting contest as video of children chanting with dead animals emerges

The North Canterbury event had reinstated a category for culling feral cats, after earlier facing criticism from animal welfare groups

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds donate to fundraiser in memory of 'sparkling ray of sunshine' artist found dead after going out for a walk

Rachel Jackson, 38, from Didsbury, vanished after telling pals she needed to go out for 10 minutes to get some air

The Independent UK

Sister of woman who died after vanishing on 10-minute walk pays tribute to her ‘ray of sunshine’

Rachel Jackson’s sister said she was a ‘sparkling ray of sunshine who brought unconditional love’

Irish Mirror

Body of 'ray of sunshine' woman found after she went on 10-minute walk and never came back

Rachel Jackson, 38, went missing on Friday night and a major search was launched but on Saturday night police confirmed the body of a woman had been found in a park

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Daily Record

Woman who died after vanishing while going for short walk dubbed 'ray of sunshine'

Rachel Jackson, 38, went missing on Friday night, with her sister later confirming the tragic news that she had been found dead.

The Independent UK

Police find body in search for woman who vanished during 10-minute walk

Rachel Jackson, 38, was described as a ‘ray of sunshine’ by family

The Independent UK

‘Like surfing in a sewer’: British windsurfer moves to Tenerife to escape polluted seawater

Sarah Jackson has relocated her training and is now an ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society

The Guardian - UK

‘Surfing in a sewer’: British windsurfer quits for Spain over water pollution

Sarah Jackson, one of the world’s leading windsurfers, has quit the English south coast for Spain after describing training near her home like ‘surfing in a sewer’

WEKU

REAL ID compliance deadline pushed back again

The enforcement date for REAL ID compliance has once again been pushed back. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Monday the deadline has been extended by two years to May 7th of 2025.

Manchester Evening News

Search for Moors Murders victim Keith Bennett 'not a waste of time' - despite no remains being found

Officers said Keith's family had found the last week "incredibly difficult"

Nottingham Post

We try Nottinghamshire finalist in Great British Pub Awards

Food fit for a queen and hospitality to match

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