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Good evening and welcome to Vinters News.

Tonight’s top stories

Amber warnings issued by the met office as temperatures drop as low as -14 degrees.

A new immunotherapy Cancer drug being tested by the great Ormond Street hospital.

and Israel and Hamas finally reach an agreement on Gaza Aid.

But first,

The new legislation against tobacco products being sold will be brought in by the government, aiming for a smoke free generation.

The legislation is set to take effect January 2027, meaning that children turning 14 this year will never legally be able to purchase cigarettes or tobacco products, which is said to cut cancer deaths by a quarter, and significantly reduce long-term pressures on the NHS.

But with The increasing epidemic of vaping among young people, at present 15% of 11 to 15 years olds vape, the concern is with the bold colourful packaging and fruity flavours, how can young people not be enticed

During a study by chartered trading from March 2022-February 2023

44 local authorities

Trading Standards teams found that sales were made at 38.3% of attempted underage test purchases

businesses that were most commonly found selling non-compliant vaping products

and/or found selling vaping products to underage volunteers were; Convenience

Stores (59% first choice), Mobile Phone Shops (15% first choice, 26% second choice)

and Vape Shops (10% first choice, 31% second choice).

Disposable vapes are currently the most popular type of vaping product across the

board. Of the various brands of disposable vapes, Elf Bar is currently the most

popular brand of vapes.