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BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Disposable vape ban: Help young vapers and don't judge, Liverpool medic says
Parents should help young people quit vaping by offering "support - not judgement", a hospital consultant has said as a ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes comes into force on government hopes the ban will curb littering and cut down youth vaping, which has increased despite it being illegal to sell the products to under-18s. Professor Rachel Isba, from Alder Hey Children's Hospital vaping cessation clinic in Liverpool, told BBC Radio 4 that vaping had "sort of snuck up on children and was now so widespread that it's sort of normalised".She advised parents to "guide" their children to a choice rather than just saying they were not allowed, but admitted "it's tricky". Seventeen-year-old Bella is among those receiving support at Alder Hey after vaping for three years."I wake up and then reach for my vape and then feel like I'm ready," she mother Lindsey recalled Bella asking for a box of vapes as a Christmas gift, and said: "I just shook my head and walked away from her."Bella told the BBC she had also seen "really young people vaping in the toilets" at school."I think it's good that they're banning disposable vapes because it's harder to get a reusable one so now more kids can't start." But Bella said she also felt there was a lack of support for young vapers, which Prof Isba agreed with."There are probably tens of thousands of children and young people who want to stop vaping and we don't have the services to support them," she said. "One of the great joys of this clinic [at Alder Hey] is that we can craft it around individual children and young people."She urged parents and carers to approach the issue of their child vaping "from a place of support, not judgement, which is really hard as a parent myself".She said: "It's tricky because you want your child to be as healthy as they can. "But actually my experience has been that supporting them and guiding them to a decision or a choice - rather than just saying 'you are not allowed to vape, you are not allowed to smoke, don't do it' - is a really great place to start."Marcus Sexton, of Blackburn vape shop chain Totally Wicked, said he thought the ban on disposable vapes was more "about environmental grounds". 'Not risk-free' "I was in Manchester recently watching people return them [for recycling]. It's great - but not enough people do," Mr Sexton called on the government to "make sure they don't throw the baby out with the bathwater by making it so hard and difficult for stores and consumers who are smokers to access these products".But he agreed that should be balanced with restricting access for those who were Minister Mary Creagh, who is an ex-smoker and pushed for the ban, admitted vapes could help people quit smoking but said she did not want a new generation to start vaping. She said about eight million disposable vapes were thrown away per week, and they cause 1,200 fires have been widespread concerns about the use of some brands which have "skyrocketed, particularly among younger people", according to the data suggested about 980,000 youngsters aged 11-17 have tried vaping, which is about 18% of that age demographic. However those who vape regularly were estimated to be about 3.7% of the 11-18 age group. The NHS said "developing lungs and brains mean they are more sensitive" to the impact of nicotine vaping, which is "less harmful than smoking but is not risk-free". Read more stories from Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Heroic Dad Drowns While Rescuing Son, 13, Who Fell in River During Fishing Trip
A father died after saving his 13-year-old son, who had fallen into a river in Texas on May 25 The rushing water quickly pulled the 41-year-old man under, and he drowned After the tragic accident, local fire officials urged people to wear life jackets and avoid fast-moving waterA 41-year-old father died after rescuing his son, who had fallen into a Texas river during a fishing trip over Memorial Day weekend, according to reports. The man was fishing with his 13-year-old child near a dam in Denison on Sunday, May 25, when the boy fell into the Red River, a 1,290-mile river on the Texas-Oklahoma border, CBS affiliate KXII, ABC affiliate KTEN and the Herald Democrat reported. The man was able to pull his son from the water, but was caught up in the current and never reemerged. Shortly after, his body was recovered by rescue teams, according to KXII and the paper. Meanwhile, the boy was rescued. Denison Fire Rescue told the outlet that the man, who has not been publicly identified, drowned. Texas Game Wardens are overseeing an investigation of the incident, KTEN reported. The fire department, Grayson County Sheriff's Office and Denison Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. When emergency responders first arrived at the scene, they were responding to reports that a child was in the water. 'The guys got the swift water boat, they got into rescue mode, headed down there as fast as they could, put a boat in the water,' Deputy Fire Marshal Landon Lindsey told KXII. 'Come to find out, the child had been rescued by his father, and the father was now the one that was unaccounted for and went under.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Fire officials said that neither the boy nor his father was wearing a life jacket, according to KXII and the Herald Democrat. They confirmed that that evening, the dam's floodgates were open. 'Even if you're a strong swimmer, it could drag you all the way downstream, and you may tire out by then, and you're in trouble,' Lindsey told KXII. He urged people to wear life vests and avoid rushing water. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Less than a month before Rockford's Ironman triathalon, volunteers still needed
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With less than a month remaining until Ironman Rockford, a 70-mile triathlon race, organizers say they are still in need of volunteers to help with the event. The inagural event is a 70.3-mile half-distance triathlon that comprises swimming, cycling, and running. The swimming leg of the Rockford race will take place in the Rock River, officials said. The running portion was originally going to take place on Madison Street, but due to construction, a new plan was used to utilize Water Street. 'We're going to come through the Sports Factory parking lot. We are going to have to turn left on State Street. We're going to go up Water Street. They're going to do a little turnaround in the Riverview Icehouse, and then they'll come back and they are going to cross to the west side of the river on the (Jefferson) pedestrian street bridge,' said Lindsey Ironman was founded by Judy and John Collins, who competed in the 1974 Mission Bay Triathlon in San Diego. The event inspired the couple to create a similar race for endurance athletes, leading to what in 1978 became the Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon. Ironman races are now held worldwide. The is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025. The organizer's biggest worry now is finding enough volunteers. I'd say I have a healthy level of anxiety about it. I know that more volunteers will come. It's really picked up over the last couple of weeks. I think people are starting to hear more about it. There's been more of a push on social about it. It's we'll get there, as I like to say,' said Chris Currently, there are about half as many enlisted volunteers needed to run an event the size of Ironman. 'We've got about 650 to 670 unique volunteers at this point. We could use a few hundred more. I think, generally speaking, for an event like this, we need about 1,200 volunteers,' 'What we're trying to do is create an environment that makes the athletes want to come back and do this race over and over again. We want to put our best foot forward so the athletes feel well supported. They get to stay hydrated, they're well-fed, they're taken care of. So we'd always love to have more volunteers,' Volunteers are needed for race day, and registration can be found or by emailing im70.3illinois@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day
Lindsey Burrow, wife of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, planted wildflowers today at the National Trust's Quarry Bank to mark Celebration Day this week. It is dedicated to honouring those who have inspired and shaped us long after they've died. Rob Burrow was a beloved sportsman who inspired many with his courage after a 2019 motor neurone disease diagnosis. He died in 2024, leaving a lasting legacy of awareness and advocacy. Wearing a Celebration Day star pin badge (available at WHSmith stores across the UK), Lindsey joined staff from the National Trust's Quarry Bank to help launch Celebration Day's free 'Seeds of Memory' wildflower packs. The seed packets are available for free at 94 National Trust second-hand bookshops in England and Wales, giving people a chance to plant in memory of someone special at home. Held annually on the last May bank holiday Monday, and Inspired by traditions like Mexico's Day of the Dead, Celebration Day provides a dedicated opportunity for the nation to celebrate the lives of those who have shaped us - whether through personal connections, history, or culture. Speaking at Quarry Bank, Lindsey said: 'Planting wildflower seeds at Quarry Bank in memory of Rob to mark Celebration Day has been really special. 'I love the idea behind Celebration Day – it's a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate the people who have shaped our lives.' Free 'Wildflower Seeds of Memory 'packs are part of a wider initiative that includes a Celebration Day memorial woodland at the National Trust's Dunham Massey, where over two years, 5,000 trees have been planted thanks to public donations. Later this year, during tree planting season, the conservation charity has invited Lindsey to plant a tree in memory of Rob. She added: 'Doing something simple like scattering seeds can open up conversations, especially with children, and help create new memories in their honour. 'Rob always loved nature, and doing something like this – something gentle and meaningful – feels like a really special way to keep him close. 'The kids and I talk about him all the time, and I know we'll be planting more wildflowers together at home on Celebration Day, when Rob will be in our thoughts.' In addition to collecting free packs of Wildflower Seeds of Memory, other organisations such as WHSmith across the UK are providing Celebration Day Star Pins until June 27. 100 per cent of profits going to supporting Mind, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Make-A-Wish, and Hospice UK. It comes as a poll commissioned for Celebration Day reveals that one in three Britons feel guilty talking openly about death, fearing they might burden others. Celebration Day is a national day - like Mother's Day or Remembrance Sunday, but for everyone - that aims to break this taboo by encouraging people to take time to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us. A host of well-known faces have joined Lindsey in supporting Celebration Day. Mel Giedroyc, host of Where There's a Will, There's a Wake podcast, shared that she will be remembering her parents and parents-in-law, all of whom have died in recent years. Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, who lost his father at the age of five, said he plans to honour his golf-loving dad by playing 18 holes in his memory. Hollywood actor Helena Bonham Carter has recorded her favourite poem in memory of her grandmother 'Bubbles' at Abbey Road Studios to mark Celebration Day. Helena said: 'Celebration Day is May the 26th, which happens to be my birthday! 'I love how we're a patchwork of every single person we've met, and every single person we've loved, and we still contain them. 'Even if people die, they remain part of our fabric, our internal world, and we need to stop, in this crazy world, and have permission to stop - a day in which we can invoke them, and remember them, and let them live again, through us.' Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith added: 'We don't spend enough time thinking about, talking about or celebrating the people we have loved, admired or been bewitched by. 'Go on, give Celebration Day a go. ' Write a memoir or drink a toast to them, plant a tree in their memory, or just put his or her picture on social media with a wee tribute.'
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Celebs remember loved ones this Celebration Day
It is dedicated to honouring those who have inspired and shaped us long after they've died. Rob Burrow was a beloved sportsman who inspired many with his courage after a 2019 motor neurone disease diagnosis. He died in 2024, leaving a lasting legacy of awareness and advocacy. Wearing a Celebration Day star pin badge (available at WHSmith stores across the UK), Lindsey joined staff from the National Trust's Quarry Bank to help launch Celebration Day's free 'Seeds of Memory' wildflower packs. The seed packets are available for free at 94 National Trust second-hand bookshops in England and Wales, giving people a chance to plant in memory of someone special at home. Held annually on the last May bank holiday Monday, and Inspired by traditions like Mexico's Day of the Dead, Celebration Day provides a dedicated opportunity for the nation to celebrate the lives of those who have shaped us - whether through personal connections, history, or culture. Speaking at Quarry Bank, Lindsey said: 'Planting wildflower seeds at Quarry Bank in memory of Rob to mark Celebration Day has been really special. 'I love the idea behind Celebration Day – it's a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate the people who have shaped our lives.' Free 'Wildflower Seeds of Memory 'packs are part of a wider initiative that includes a Celebration Day memorial woodland at the National Trust's Dunham Massey, where over two years, 5,000 trees have been planted thanks to public donations. Later this year, during tree planting season, the conservation charity has invited Lindsey to plant a tree in memory of Rob. She added: 'Doing something simple like scattering seeds can open up conversations, especially with children, and help create new memories in their honour. 'Rob always loved nature, and doing something like this – something gentle and meaningful – feels like a really special way to keep him close. 'The kids and I talk about him all the time, and I know we'll be planting more wildflowers together at home on Celebration Day, when Rob will be in our thoughts.' In addition to collecting free packs of Wildflower Seeds of Memory, other organisations such as WHSmith across the UK are providing Celebration Day Star Pins until June 27. 100 per cent of profits going to supporting Mind, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Make-A-Wish, and Hospice UK. It comes as a poll commissioned for Celebration Day reveals that one in three Britons feel guilty talking openly about death, fearing they might burden others. Celebration Day is a national day - like Mother's Day or Remembrance Sunday, but for everyone - that aims to break this taboo by encouraging people to take time to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us. A host of well-known faces have joined Lindsey in supporting Celebration Day. Mel Giedroyc, host of Where There's a Will, There's a Wake podcast, shared that she will be remembering her parents and parents-in-law, all of whom have died in recent years. Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, who lost his father at the age of five, said he plans to honour his golf-loving dad by playing 18 holes in his memory. Hollywood actor Helena Bonham Carter has recorded her favourite poem in memory of her grandmother 'Bubbles' at Abbey Road Studios to mark Celebration Day. Helena said: 'Celebration Day is May the 26th, which happens to be my birthday! 'I love how we're a patchwork of every single person we've met, and every single person we've loved, and we still contain them. 'Even if people die, they remain part of our fabric, our internal world, and we need to stop, in this crazy world, and have permission to stop - a day in which we can invoke them, and remember them, and let them live again, through us.' Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith added: 'We don't spend enough time thinking about, talking about or celebrating the people we have loved, admired or been bewitched by. 'Go on, give Celebration Day a go. ' Write a memoir or drink a toast to them, plant a tree in their memory, or just put his or her picture on social media with a wee tribute.'
