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Academic calls for ‘real change’ by banning smoking in homes with children

Professor Sean Semple, of Stirling University, said homes are the ‘primary environment’ where youngsters are exposed to tobacco smoke.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

'Alarming': Free nicotine pouches given without warnings at Scottish train station

ADDICTIVE pouches being given out for free in the middle of a busy Scottish train station is “alarming”, a charity boss has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

Yousaf urged to legislate to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among young people

Leading respiratory paediatricians have highlighted their alarm at the widespread use and promotion of e-cigarettes in a letter to the First Minister.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Scots shops face ban on displaying vapes to protect youngsters from 'ticking time bomb'

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay wants retailers to hide the products - which come in a range of bright colours and sweet flavours - from view like cigarettes.

Daily Record · Dec 26, 2022

Scottish football clubs slammed by experts for sponsorship deals with vaping firms

Top-flights clubs such as Rangers and Celtic previously signed contracts with VPZ, with health charities saying the deals contradict the efforts made to reduce nicotine use among youngsters.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

New anti-smoking legislation at Lanarkshire hospitals welcomed by charity

The Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022, comes into effect today

Daily Record · Sep 5, 2022

Concerns raised over the number of young people in Renfrewshire taking up smoking vapes

There has been an increase in those turning to e-cigs

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Mobility charity sign up to help create smoke-free generation

They've signed up to a charter that will see them trained in how to advise people about quitting the habit.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Scots children 'gambling with long-term health' as 11-year-old kids using e-cigarettes

A surge in vaping amongst teens and pre-teens has seen Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown share concerns over the devices which contain nicotine.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022