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[UK-Scotland] Plea to stub out smoking at the Games

Calling for an outright ban, the charity’s chief executive Sheila Duffy said sporting events such as Glasgow 2014 should be leading the way in promoting positive lifestyle changes. She added: “This event is about celebrating people’s achievements and smo
The [London, UK] Express
added Apr 22, 2013 13:40
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[UK-Scotland] Commonwealth Games campaign

Help us to make the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow tobacco-free
ASH Scotland
added Apr 22, 2013 13:39
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[UK-Scotland] SWA and SGF launch Scottish tobacco display laws guide aimed at independents and wholesalers

A new trade guide for independent retailers and wholesalers selling tobacco has been produced by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) – to help the industry fully comply with the new changes to tobacco disp
Talking Retail (uk)
added Apr 17, 2013 08:20
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[UK-Scotland] BMA Scotland backs calls for industry to put public interest before profits

Dr Charles Saunders, Deputy Chairman of the BMA in Scotland, said: "The influence of industry plays a huge role in the decisions people make. The tobacco industry is driven by a need to recruit new young smokers to replace those who die from the deadly
British Medical Association (BMA) (uk)
added Apr 16, 2013 14:05
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[UK-Scotland] Shops to have new look as tobacco display ban kicks in

TOBACCO kiosks in Scotland's larger shops and supermarkets will soon have a very different look when the Scottish Government's ban on the display of cigarettes, and other tobacco products, comes into effect on Monday, April 29. Under the new rules, whic
Cumnock Chronicle (uk)
added Apr 16, 2013 03:34
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[UK-Scotland] Impact of smoking and smoking cessation on overweight and obesity: Scotland-wide, cross-sectional study on 40,036 participants

Weight control is cited by some people, especially adolescent girls, as a reason for commencing smoking or not quitting. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between smoking behaviour and being overweight or obese, overall and by age and
7thSpace Interactive (portal)
added Apr 15, 2013 07:30
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Tobacco industry up to old tricks

“Japan Tobacco can spend millions of pounds on adverts but what their money can’t buy is facts. There are no new revelations here, just the same old tobacco industry up to its same old tricks – an industry which knows it has to recruit new customers to r
ASH Scotland
added Apr 10, 2013 08:46
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[UK-Scotland] Motherwell manager says second-hand smoke affects youth potential

the club have decided to join forces with NHS Lanarkshire to raise awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke. Motherwell manager Stuart McCall joined health experts at Fir Park to support the health board's campaign which aims to reduce children’s
STV (uk)
added Apr 10, 2013 03:05
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[UK-Scotland] Anger as tobacco firm contests benefits of plain packaging

Health campaigners have condemned a global tobacco company over its advertising campaign challenging the Scottish Government’s plan to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) – makers of Silk Cut and Benson & Hedges –
The Independent (uk)
added Apr 8, 2013 09:29
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[UK-Scotland] Counterfeit cigarette smuggler ordered to pay £30000 compensation

A counterfeit cigarette smuggler who was jailed for a scheme has been ordered to pay £30,000 in compensation to the tax authorities. Douglas Allison was convicted of being in charge of a smuggling gang that evaded excise on 13 million cigarettes.
STV (uk)
added Apr 8, 2013 08:44
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