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Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow City Council warning ahead of disposable vape ban
The ban will start on June 1, 2025, and will see the sale of the single-use electronic cigarettes. It's a ban that'll be rolled out across the UK and is said to address the 'environmental and public health challenges' posed by disposable vapes. The council have urged shops to check over their stocks and prepare for the changes to ensure they won't be breaking the new law. Enforcement of the ban in Scotland will be carried out by local Trading Standards teams. READ MORE: Two people charged with offences under the Hunting with Dogs Act Glasgow City Council warning ahead of disposable vape ban (Image: PA) Businesses in violation may face seizure of non-compliant products, a fixed Penalty Notice of at least £200 or criminal prosecution with fines of up to £5000. The Glasgow City Council site explains 'why the ban matters': "Single-use vapes are difficult to recycle and typically end up in landfills, where their batteries can leak harmful waste like battery acid, lithium, and mercury into the environment. READ NEXT: 'Buzzin!': Biffy Clyro tease new music as rock legends play secret Glasgow gig "Batteries thrown into household waste also cause fires in bin lorries and waste-processing centres. Defra estimates almost five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown into general waste each week last year." The ban applies to both in-store and online sales. It covers all products classified as single-use vapes, which are identified as not being designed to be refilled or recharged. Trading Standards advise that sellers should stop buying new stock, sell all existing stock before June 1, and arrange for the environmentally responsible disposal of any unsold single-use vapes. The Glasgow Times previously reported that the Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) were supporting shops in ensuring compliance with the new legislation. At the time, Pete Cheema, chief executive at SGF, said: "Our members - including those across Glasgow - are committed to responsible local retailing and operating within the law. "It's important that we do all we can to help ensure they are fully prepared for this significant change, so that staff and customers are all properly educated about what the new law entails. "There is no transitional period in play here. "From June 1, it will be an offence for a person or business to supply or offer to supply single-use vapes - or have them in their possession for supply. "Any leftover stock come that date must be discontinued and stored separately from items for sale, clearly marked as 'not for sale'."
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Two people charged for hunting with dogs near Glasgow
A man, 70, and a woman, 50, have been snared in connection with wildlife offences under the Hunting with Dogs Act, which came into effect in 2023. The incident took place near Houston, Renfrewshire, on Saturday, January 4. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 50-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man have been charged in connection with wildlife offences under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, following an investigation in Renfrewshire. READ MORE: Manhunt launched after sheep-napping spree as six lambs lifted A 50-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man have been charged in connection with wildlife offences under the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, following an investigation in Renfrewshire. Click here: — Police Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde (@PSOSRenfInver) May 23, 2025 READ MORE: LIVE: Huge 999 response as police deal with Glasgow city centre incident "The incident took place in the Houston area on Saturday, 4 January, 2025. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Constable Michelle Williams said: 'We will continue to tackle wildlife crime and offences under the Hunting with Dogs legislation by working in partnership with a number of organisations. "I would urge anyone with concerns about criminality involving wildlife to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
