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Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis fans going to Edinburgh Murrayfield Stadium gigs warned not to take this banned item to venue
Oasis fans given warning over banned item Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Oasis fans heading to the band's gigs in Edinburgh have been warned not to take e-cigarettes and vaping devices into Murrayfield Stadium. The Manchester indie legends are set to play three nights at the home of Scottish rugby on August 8, 9 and 12 as part of their massive reunion tour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But fans will not be able to vape inside the venue while watching Noel and Liam Gallagher performing their first gig in the city since 2009. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will perform alongside brother Noel at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in August. | AFP via Getty Images Smoking cessation experts at vape pod retailer, Vape Club, are reminding fans of the rules ahead of the concert to avoid any unwanted issues. Penalties for e-cigarette-related misdemeanours could result in individuals being removed from the venue. You can see the complete list of prohibited items from concerts at Murrayfield Stadium below. Dan Marchant, director of Vape Club, says: 'If vaping is banned in the venue you're travelling to, it's best not to risk a fine or worse. Music fans heading to Oasis concerts this summer need to be especially careful when attending the event. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The rules state that those attempting to enter the venue carrying prohibited items could face eviction, so it's crucial to respect the rules set forth by event organisers. 'Vaping within the stadium is prohibited, though there may be a designated smoking area. Check ahead of time, and don't risk using your vape in non-designated areas.' List of prohibited items from concerts at Murrayfield Stadium Large bags that do not meet the venue's bag policy Smoking is not permitted – this includes e-cigarettes and vapes Large umbrellas Flasks and hard water bottles Alcohol Food and drink Large cameras Weapons and tools Animals Tripods and selfie sticks Flares, lasers, torches, smoke devices and canisters Banners or flags which contain offensive or abusive slogans Large-bodied cameras and camcorders Audio recording equipment Unauthorised musical instruments, vuvuzelas or megaphones
Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis fans going to Edinburgh Murrayfield Stadium gigs warned not to take this banned item to venue
Oasis fans given warning over banned item Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Oasis fans heading to the band's gigs in Edinburgh have been warned not to take e-cigarettes and vaping devices into Murrayfield Stadium. The Manchester indie legends are set to play three nights at the home of Scottish rugby on August 8, 9 and 12 as part of their massive reunion tour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But fans will not be able to vape inside the venue while watching Noel and Liam Gallagher performing their first gig in the city since 2009. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will perform alongside brother Noel at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in August. | AFP via Getty Images Smoking cessation experts at vape pod retailer, Vape Club, are reminding fans of the rules ahead of the concert to avoid any unwanted issues. Penalties for e-cigarette-related misdemeanours could result in individuals being removed from the venue. You can see the complete list of prohibited items from concerts at Murrayfield Stadium below. Dan Marchant, director of Vape Club, says: 'If vaping is banned in the venue you're travelling to, it's best not to risk a fine or worse. Music fans heading to Oasis concerts this summer need to be especially careful when attending the event. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The rules state that those attempting to enter the venue carrying prohibited items could face eviction, so it's crucial to respect the rules set forth by event organisers. 'Vaping within the stadium is prohibited, though there may be a designated smoking area. Check ahead of time, and don't risk using your vape in non-designated areas.' List of prohibited items from concerts at Murrayfield Stadium Large bags that do not meet the venue's bag policy Smoking is not permitted – this includes e-cigarettes and vapes Large umbrellas Flasks and hard water bottles Alcohol Food and drink Large cameras Weapons and tools Animals Tripods and selfie sticks Flares, lasers, torches, smoke devices and canisters Banners or flags which contain offensive or abusive slogans Large-bodied cameras and camcorders Audio recording equipment Unauthorised musical instruments, vuvuzelas or megaphones
Daily Record
18-06-2025
- Daily Record
France brings in new law starting July 1 with holiday activities affected
Brits could also face penalties in Spain, Italy and more British holidaymakers could be slapped with fines of up to £1,700 this summer if they're caught vaping on beaches where a ban is in place, including popular hotspots in Spain, France and Italy - with a new rule beginning in France from July 1. Recent figures from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) reveal there are approximately 5.6 million vapers in Great Britain, with nearly 90% either attempting to quit smoking or having already kicked the habit. With such a large number depending on vaping as a means to stop smoking, many Brits jetting off abroad may unwittingly face steep penalties on beaches where vaping is banned. Places in France, Barcelona and Benidorm are among the numerous locations where stricter vaping restrictions are being imposed and where tourists risk some of the stiffest fines. Dan Marchant, director of Vape Club, has clarified the latest rules and urged those heading overseas this summer to be aware of vaping restrictions across popular European beaches. Where might you face fines for vaping in Europe? France From July 1, France will prohibit smoking in outdoor areas frequented by children, including beaches, parks, schools, bus stops and sports venues. This is part of a wider effort that started in 2011 with a beach ban and has since broadened. Those found breaching these laws face fines of up to €135 (£115). Spain Spain has been notably active in broadening its smoke-free zones, often treating vaping the same as smoking. In 2024, the Spanish Medical Association unveiled new anti-smoking measures that also target vaping in public places such as beaches and restaurant terraces. Several popular Spanish beaches where vaping bans are now enforced include L'Albir Beach in Alicante, Levante and Poniente Beaches in Benidorm, Barceloneta, Nova Icaria, and Bogatell in Barcelona, and Malvarrosa Beach in Valencia. Those found to be flouting the law can face fines up to €2,000, equivalent to £1,700. Greece In December 2024, EU Health Ministers approved stricter anti-smoking measures in Greece, including a ban on vaping in outdoor spaces like beaches. If caught, fines can reach up to €500, equivalent to £420. Italy In Italy, laws vary by municipality. Bibione in Veneto introduced a beach smoking ban in 2019, which was later adopted by other coastal towns. Larger cities like Milan have implemented bans on vaping in crowded outdoor areas, with fines ranging from €40 (£33) to €240 (£200) for violators. Portugal Portugal has put into effect vaping restrictions on beaches, but the rules can differ by region, so travellers should check local regulations before visiting. Avoid fines while travelling this summer Before you jet off, make sure to check the local vaping laws. Many travel agencies and tourist boards offer current information, so it's a good idea to consult your holiday provider before you go. Keep an eye out for no-vaping signs, especially in areas that are popular with families or along the coast. Even if vaping isn't banned, always consider others around you, particularly in places that cater to families. Dan Marchant, director of Vape Club, advised: "As vaping regulations continue to change, it's important for travellers to stay up to date with the local laws to avoid any unexpected fines or more serious consequences. Always check local legislation before you travel. "This can be done through the foreign office website or the customs department of the country you're visiting. Some countries have strict rules not only about where you can vape, but also whether you can bring your vaping device into the country at all. It's worth doing a bit of research ahead of time to avoid issues at the border or during your stay. "In some destinations, buying vaping supplies may be difficult and possibly even illegal. If it is allowed, bring what you need - but we would advise you to double-check import limits. If you are travelling to a vaping-friendly destination by plane, remember to pack your batteries and vaping devices in your carry-on luggage. This ensures they remain in a pressure-controlled environment, as they're not allowed in checked baggage."
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Woman who started disposable vape ban campaign hailed 'hero' but some see issue
The ban on disposable vapes comes into effect on June 1 following a campaign to outlaw them - and it applies to all businesses and organisations that sell or supply single-use vapes in the UK Disposable vapes are to be banned in the UK from Sunday (June 1) in a bid to cut back on waste. The new law will be applied to businesses rather than individuals, however, meaning that it will be a criminal offence for retailers to sell or supply such single-use products - but not illegal for vapers to smoke them for personal use. It follows a campaign by Laura Young, whose campaign pointed out that a staggering 5 million disposable vapes were discarded every week in the UK in 2023, which over a year is equivalent to the lithium batteries of 5,000 electric vehicles. In the build-up to the ban, meanwhile, Dan Marchant, Managing Director at the UK's largest online vaping retailer, Vape Club, and Co-Founder of the UK Vaping Industry Association, reported that disposable vape sales have increased by 50-100%, with some of the most popular flavours more than doubling according to his latest sales figures. "It's not surprising that adults who have been relying on these products to remain smoke-free are stockpiling ahead of the ban," Dan said. "It can take some time to find a replacement product that the user is comfortable with, so having enough disposables to get you by for a few weeks will be a safety blanket for those who are scared they may return to smoking otherwise." With the ban's introduction, just 48 hours away, Laura took to TikTok to share a video in response to one frustrated vaper who admitted he "doesn't know what to do" after the ban seemingly "crept up" on him. Laura highlighted the "interesting part" of the man's video - a part in which he simply stated he "just likes disposable ones". Laura continued: "It explains the problem - people just like disposable vapes. They don't want to use a reusable. They think it looks uncool and that's the reason they use disposable. "That's where the problem lies - they are very convenient, they are very cheap and they're easy just to use and then throw away. But that's the whole problem - every single disposable vape has a battery, a lithium ion battery and it's full of metals and minerals that are very precious. And then we are using that electronic device and then throwing it away." Writing in response, hundreds of Brits hailed the move including one who penned: "I see vape bars discarded everywhere, it's the right decision to ban them. If you are that addicted to flavoured air you need to seek help to stop." A second person added: "Thank God I won't have to look at bins completely covered in the little stickers from disposables or discarded ones all over the ground any more." A third TikTok user noted: "Vaping looks uncool regardless. I honestly think it looks embarrassing whatever way you do it, so he needn't worry too much about that. I can't wait for the ban, I work for a local authority litter department and they are an absolute menace." Whilst a fourth praised Laura's endeavours, saying: "Well done for achieving something which is really, genuinely impactful and important. I never even considered that each vape had a battery and it was just binned. I can't stand vapes, what a hideous invention they turned out to be." Others, however, pointed out problems amid the ban. One suggested: "The risk is this opens up a massive black market opportunity." Another sceptic told Laura: "Hate to burst your bubble, but many brands have added charging slots to their disposable vapes so they can continue selling. It doesn't make them any less disposable, nothing has really changed." A third vaper shared: "I've only ever used reusable vapes but I think this is unlikely to change much. The people who are littering with them will pay the extra and do exactly the same as they did before. If anything, bigger batteries will be left strewn around. A reusable is only a couple of £ more than disposables." And a fourth individual commented: "You can still get the disposable ones for the same price. But the batteries can be reused now. It's just that now you can replace the pods but they are basically the same. And they will get disposed of the same." Regarding the ban, the government's website states: "From 1 June 2025, it is illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use vapes. It is also illegal to offer to sell or supply single-use vapes, or to stock single-use vapes that you plan to sell or supply. Single-use vapes are also known as disposable vapes. "The ban applies to: Sales online and in shops All vapes whether or not they contain nicotine "You must arrange to recycle any leftover stock of single-use vapes from 1 June 2025. You can still sell and supply vapes that are reusable." The government adds: "The ban applies to all businesses and organisations that sell or supply single-use vapes in the UK. This includes: Retailers – such as convenience stores, market stalls, petrol stations, specialist vape shops and supermarkets Manufacturers Wholesalers Importers Healthcare settings and stop smoking services. A vape is single-use if it either: Has a battery you cannot recharge Is not refillable To be reusable, a vape must have a: Rechargeable battery Refillable container that holds the vaping e-liquid (such as a chamber, capsule, cartridge, pod or tank) Removable and replaceable coil (if the vape contains a coil)." Those who supply single-use vapes from Sunday face fines of £200 with increased penalties for further offences.
Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Vapes being ‘stockpiled' ahead of Labour ban
Vape users are 'stockpiling' disposable devices ahead of a Labour ban that takes effect next month. Online vape shops are reporting that orders of some flavours have more than doubled in the past month as users try to hoard vapes that will soon be illegal to sell. Labour's ban on disposable vapes, first suggested by the Conservative government last January, will require vape users to buy reusable devices. It is part of a government crackdown on tobacco, after data showed the use of fruit-flavoured vapes had become widespread among children. New rules in effect from June 1 mean that corner shops, supermarkets and online tobacconists will no longer be allowed to sell 'single-use' devices. But a founder of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) said users had begun to stockpile vapes while they were still legal. Dan Marchant, who also runs the online store Vape Club, said he had seen a 'significant uplift in disposable sales over the past three to four weeks' with increases of 50 to 100 per cent. 'The most popular flavours have more than doubled,' he said. It comes after trading standards officers warned councils that they lacked the funding to enforce the ban, or to stop the prolific sale of illicit tobacco. Mr Marchant said: 'It's not surprising that adults who have been relying on these products to remain smoke-free are stockpiling ahead of the ban. 'It can take some time to find a replacement product that the user is comfortable with, so having enough disposables to get you by for a few weeks will be a safety blanket for those who are scared they may return to smoking otherwise.' 'Limited impact on vaping' Previous research suggested that the use of disposable vapes was now falling among 16 to 24-year-olds, who are in one of the age groups that most heavily use the devices. A survey by University College London (UCL) found that the proportion of that group that uses disposable vapes fell from 63 per cent to 35 per cent in the last year. The researchers said most users were switching to refillable devices rather than giving up entirely, and that the ban would have 'limited impact' on vaping numbers overall. Government public health guidance says that vaping is 95 per cent less harmful than smoking, but the long-term impacts of the habit are unknown. Announcing the ban last year, Andrew Gwynne, a former junior health minister, said banning disposables would 'reduce the appeal of vapes to children and keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people'.
