The Independent

 The Government is reportedly considering banning smoking in some outdoor areas to improve public health.The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover beer gardens or outside football stadiums, according to leaked plans seen by The Sun newspaper.Other locations that could become smoke-free include small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals.A Government spokesperson declined to confirm if such plans were on the table, saying: “We don’t comment on leaks.“Smoking claims 80,000 lives a year, puts huge pressure on our NHS, and costs taxpayers billions. We are determined to protect children and non-smokers from the harms of second-hand smoking.“We’re considering a...

Government ‘considers banning smoking in some outdoor areas’

 Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government will “take decisions” on a potential outdoor smoking ban in an effort to curb preventable deaths and alleviate pressures on the NHS.Industry leaders have warned that the proposed plans to ban outdoor smoking, including in beer gardens and outside stadiums, would be another “nail in the coffin” for pubs and bars.According to leaked proposals seen by The Sun newspaper, the Government is set to ban smoking in some outdoor areas to improve public health.The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover other locations including small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals.Sir Keir...

Government will ‘take decisions’ on potential outdoor smoking ban, Starmer says

Tory leadership candidate says as home secretary she made changes allowing ministers to control migration.

Priti Patel defends record on rising immigration

As the UK government looks at expanding its restrictions on smoking, here's a guide to smoking bans across the world.

A quick guide to smoking bans across the world

The father-daughter duo who run the Three Fishes in Shrewsbury disagree on the potential effects.

Pub family divided over potential smoking ban

Four people have been arrested after what is believed to be monkey dust was uncovered during raids. Three females and one male remain in custody after West Mercia Police carried out two raids on properties in Telford. Officers targeted properties in Ketley Park Road, Ketley and Wilkinson Close, Snedshill, where...

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

The US Sun

A SCHOOLGIRL, 15, was electrocuted when she fell onto a live railway after smoking cannabis, an inquest heard. Amy Hursey, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, died instantly when she fell onto the track on April 20 last year. Emergency services were called to Basingstoke train station at 5.22pm after reports of a person on the tracks. Amy […]

Schoolgirl, 15, electrocuted after smoking cannabis and then falling onto live railway line, inquest hears

About 100 firefighters work overnight to extinguish a large fire at a car dealership.

Probe begins into huge fire at car dealership

A pram and drum-kit are among some of the items that have been dumped along a street in Bulwell.

Fly-tipping is 'out of control' say residents

Maine State

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The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

 A 96-year-old woman is thought to be now be the oldest person convicted of causing death by dangerous driving after she hit two pedestrians, killing one, last year.June Mills, of Ainsdale, Merseyside, sat in her wheelchair with her husband behind her as she pleaded guilty at the Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday.Mills, who can only walk a few paces, admitted to causing the death of Brenda Joyce, 76, on Elbow Lane in Formby on August 2 last year.Tom Gent, defending, told the court Mills “failed to react” after mounting the kerb as she applied too much accelerator while driving her...

Woman, 96, becomes oldest to admit causing death by dangerous driving

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

As well as the arrests, officers seized phones and cash from properties and businesses across Hull.

Four arrested in human trafficking probe

A man discovered the young male dog while walking his own dogs at 05:30 BST along the riverbank.

Dog found in river with mouth bound up with tape

The government confirms three more cases of bluetongue virus in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Three more cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

Cleveland Police has now arrested 110 people following widespread disorder almost a month ago.

Boy, 11, arrested in raids following riots

People are being advised to stay inside with windows and doors shut while the waste continues to burn.

Firefighters remain at waste services site blaze

Police find 132 cannabis plants being cultivated at a house in Telford.

Man, 61, arrested after cannabis plants seized

Louise Furlong was 19 years old when she died on 12 September 2022.

Nurse charged over death in mental health facility

A live stream of the demolition will be shared online for people to watch from home.

Demolition blast will be city's first in 15 years

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Welsh government hopes for stronger smoking law

It says it would back a stronger law as Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out outdoor...

Welsh government hopes for stronger smoking law

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