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News and Views
4 March 2009
Up in Smoke! - No Smoking Day 11 March 2009
Millions are expected to take the first step and stop smoking next week on Wednesday 11 March 2009. In its 26th year, No Smoking Day is encouraging smokers to quit their habit and save a packet!
17 December 2008
New Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packs
The UK is the first country in the EU to introduce graphic picture warnings on cigarette packets.
01 October 2007
Tobacco Age of Sale Rises to 18
From Monday 1st October the tobacco age of sale will increase from 16 to 18 in the latest government step to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
07 September 2007
New Law Affecting Tobacco sale to Teenagers
A new law affecting the sale of tobacco to teenagers is being supported by Swindon Borough Council Trading Standards.
17 July 2007
Businesses Give Positive Response to Smokefree Laws
Swindon Borough Council reports on the response to the new legislation after carrying out hundreds of advisory visits to business premises.
17 July 2007
To celebrate the creativity of young people and to welcome the protection provided by the smokefree legislation, young people used redundant ashtrays to create an art message.
12 March 2007
Hundreds of smokers in Swindon are expected to stub out their final cigarette on No Smoking day– Wednesday 14 March.
09 February 2007
From 1st July 2007, virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will be healthier places to visit or work.
22 December 2006
A 12 metre-long tanker wrapped up to look like a cigarette was parked in Swindon town centre to raise awareness of the poisons found in cigarette smoke.
14 December 2006
Poisons Found in Cigarette Smoke
The British public is unaware of the multitude of poisonous chemicals found in cigarette smoke – according to a survey carried out for Cancer Research UK.
14 December 2006
Summer Date for Launch of Smokefree Workplaces
The smoking ban in all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will begin on 1 July 2007, Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced.
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NHS Beats Stop Smoking TargetAs reported in the Swindon Advertiser, Swindon Primary Care Trust has beaten its target for the sixth year running. Read the full article: NHS Beats Stop Smoking Target Mr Ciggie Gets Put Out For No Smoking DayHow awareness was raised in Swindon, and why you should consider quitting. Read the full story: Mr Ciggie Up in Smoke! - No Smoking Day 11 March 2009Millions are expected to take the first step and stop smoking next week on Wednesday 11 March 2009. In its 26th year, No Smoking Day is encouraging smokers to quit their habit and save a packet! Read the full story: No Smoking Day New Graphic Warnings on Cigarette PacketsThe UK is the first country in the EU to introduce graphic picture warnings on cigarette packets. Read the New Graphic Warnings |
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