GMP confiscates illegal vapes as government considers the future of nicotine for young people
Illegal vapes containing packaging and flavouring “specifically to appeal to children and young people” have been confiscated by Greater Manchester
Stress-smoking increases by 51% despite Covid-19 health concerns
More than half of smokers are stress-smoking more since the pandemic began, according to a Mintel study, which also found
Stub it out to stop kids sparking up: Stockport Council seek residents’ views on smoke-free play areas
Studies suggest that children are more likely to take up smoking if they’re regularly exposed to it so the council’s aim is to lessen the exposure of second-hand smoke.
Van Cough: Salford Royal urges smokers to quit for art in plea for empty cig packs
Don’t bin it, donate it: that’s the message from Salford Royal today as they launch their new campaign urging 50,000 Salford smokers to hand in their empty packs.
Revealed: Manchester’s smoking quit rate WORST in Britain
Manchester has the lowest smoking quit rate in Britain, an NHS report has found.
MAPPED: Manchester mums who refuse to quit smoking for their unborn babies
Mothers across Manchester are among the worst in the country for refusing to give up cigarettes while pregnant, with Tameside and Glossop mums-to-be ranking the worst in the city.
Manchester’s smokers among worst in country for LYING about quitting… and it costs EVERY taxpayer £62 a year
Manchester’s ‘ex-smokers’ are the worst in the country for LYING about their success at ditching cigs, according to a new report – while every Mancunian forks out £62 every year to pay for their hospital fees.
Poor are TWICE as likely to smoke – and fifth of England’s most deprived areas are in Greater Manchester
You are TWICE as likely to smoke if you live in a deprived area – and a fifth of the country’s poorest areas are in Greater Manchester, a study has revealed