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A man was evicted from Ryanair aircraft after he was caught smoking in the cabin toilet (Paul Thomas/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Man removed from plane after caught smoking in cabin toilet

Director of Fresh and Balance, Ailsa Rutter.

New data reveals how much smoking costs Northumberland

Vaping

Australia to ban recreational vaping amid ‘epidemic’

Mary Glindon, North Tyneside MP.

MP Mary Glindon column: The benefits of vapes compared to cigarettes

The UK government want to make the nation smoke free by 2030

UK government to offer one million smokers vape starter kits

Davey Bratton, 35, an ex-smoker whose mum Maggie’s story went around the world

Ad Feature DON’T BE THE 1: Fresh campaign warns 1 in 2 smokers risk death

Ailsa Rutter, director of Fresh.

No smoking day: research reveals tobacco increases chances of getting dementia

“If nobody brought in cakes into the office, I would not eat cakes in the day, but because people do bring cakes in, I eat them,” said Professor Susan Jebb regarding the banning of cakes in the workplace

Ban birthday cakes in the workplace, FSA chairwoman suggests

Here are signs of pancreatic cancer you can look out for

Specialist Pancreatic cancer nurse shares 14 symptoms to look out for

There are fewer smokers in West Northamptonshire compared to 2020.

Targets to make England ‘smoke-free’ by 2030 set to be missed

Some businesses may be forced to shut down for the winter

Dry January 2023: Celebrating 10 years of sobriety

Dry January 2023: How going dry for 31 days can lead to long term health benefits for casual tipple drinkers

Will you be making New Year's Resolutions for 2023?

Ten most common New Year’s resolutions and how to succeed at them

Alisa Rutter, director of Fresh.

Fresh is urging people to quit smoking

From left, Coun Wendy Pattison, Mandy Young (Stop Smoking service), Alisa Rutter, Katie Taylor (Stop Smoking service), Kerry Lynch (Senior Public Health Manager at Northumberland County Council). Picture by Elliot Nichol.

Smokers in Northumberland encouraged to quit as Stoptober returns

Ailsa Rutter, director of Fresh and Balance.

Quitting smoking 'will help your finances at a time of rising prices'

Snoring affects around half of us (photo: Adobe)

Top eight hacks to stop snoring

How a pellet BBQ takes the hassle out of barbecues; and the best buys

One in five smokers smoking 20 per cent more since pandemic (photo: adobe)

Concern as lockdown stress drives up smoking - leading pharmacy can help you qui...

Dr Ruth Sharrock.

Quit smoking message for North East summer campaign

Ailsa Rutter OBE, Director of Fresh.

Calls for bold action to tackle smoking

This is when Ramadan will begin in 2021 - and the history of the fasting period

The ban will be a UK first (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is set to become the first country in the UK to ban smoking in playgrounds

Analysis finds the average cost of smoking per individual is £2,759 per year.

Campaign group reveals how much an average smoker loses a year

A buildup of plaque in your arteries ultimately makes your arteries much narrower and stiffer. (Shutterstock)

Here's how to make your arteries younger according to medical experts