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[UK-Wales] Alexandra Hotel, Llandudno fire: Owner urges smoking law

An owner wants a law banning smoking in hotel rooms after his establishment was badly damaged in a fire. John Humberstone said he was certain that a guest smoking in a room was the cause of the blaze in the Alexandra Hotel in Llandudno, Conwy, a week ag
BBC Online
added Jun 6, 2013 10:51
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[UK-Wales] Ban glossy cigarette packaging, says anti-smoking charity

WalesOnline (uk)
added May 31, 2013 13:41
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[UK-Wales] ASH Wales stops film industry from tearing a hole in smokefree law

The motion picture industry, working through the BBC, which has production facilities in Wales, has been pressing the government to create an exception for smoking on soundstages. Under pressure mobilized by ASH Wales, the government just announced that
Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (UCSF)
added May 21, 2013 15:41
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[UK-Wales] Smoking ban: ASH calls for more legislation to cut adult rates

Campaigners are calling for more legislation to cut the number of adult smokers in Wales as figures reveal a fall of just 1% in six years. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) said the Welsh government must take "bold action" in light of the Welsh Health
BBC Online
added May 20, 2013 09:06
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[UK-Wales] Welsh smoking rate fall of just 1% since 2007 smoking ban sparks health expert concerns

Major concerns have been raised about the lack of progress in cutting smoking rates in Wales after new figures revealed nearly a quarter of adults still smoke. The Welsh Health Survey 2012, published on Thursday, found 23% of people said they indulged i
WalesOnline (uk)
added May 17, 2013 14:30
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[UK-Wales] Health minister to shelve plans to exempt film and TV performers from smoking ban

Prof Drakeford said that, after discussions with Economy Minister Edwina Hart, the government would "not proceed with the original proposals at this time". Amendments to regulations on the 2007 smoking ban would have exempted performers from the smokin
WalesOnline (uk)
added May 16, 2013 09:23
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[UK-Wales] No on-stage smoking for actors in Wales — Health Minister Mark Drakeford

They fear it could cost the principality's economy up to £20 million — saying the red tape could see production firms shoot big-budget dramas across the border in England, where the filming of real smoking is allowed.
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
added May 16, 2013 03:36
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[UK-Wales] One in five girls are smoking in North Wales

Research with 10,000 Welsh schoolchildren highlighted the scale of drinking and smoking among 11-16 year olds. North Wales had the highest rates for smoking in Wales with 18% of girls had smoked in the last 30 days before they were interviewed by resea
Daily Post North Wales (uk)
added May 13, 2013 03:57
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[UK-Wales] Welsh anti-tobacco group has urged the Government to go ahead with plain cigarette packaging

Bosses at ASH Wales have made the call ahead of tomorrow's Queen speech amid fears the Westminster Government has backed down over the plan for plain packaging.
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
added May 7, 2013 12:39
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[UK-Wales] Pontypridd RFC players help raise awareness about dangers of second-hand smoke

Pontypridd RFC has backed the Fresh Start Wales campaign Rugby stars from Pontypridd RFC are helping to raise awareness of the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.
WalesOnline (uk)
added Apr 17, 2013 18:13
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