Disposable vapes7 days agoWorker jabbed with needle during clean-up after bin lorry fire The fire happened on Oban Drive at about 11:30 and forced the refuse vehicle to dump its rubbish on the street.7 days ago20 Aug 2026Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warnA Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking20 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Battery warning after near miss bin lorry fire in EdinburghA worker spotted smouldering rubbish in general waste that had been collected from Polwarth area of the city.17 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changesThe rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Too many vape shops on high street, shoppers claimHigh street visitors welcome the action taken against stores stocking illegal vapes and tobacco.6 Aug 202624 Jul 2026What counts as a 'vape shop'?Pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates, funded by a review of tax relief on businesses like vape shops.24 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect childrenPeople are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.10 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Used vape may have caused waste vehicle fireAshford Borough Council is urging people to dispose of their vapes properly following the fire.6 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Calls for £5 vape charge after spate of firesThe move follows a series of fires caused by batteries at recycling centres in Norfolk.29 Jun 2026...
