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Nottingham Launches £414K Anti-Vaping Initiative for Students

1/5/2026

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Nottingham City Council will launch a two-year, £414,000 anti-vaping initiative to educate secondary school students about health risks and provide one-on-one support, while targeting shops that sell vapes to minors.
A mother identified as Jane discovered that her 12-year-old daughter was regularly vaping.
Trading Standards seized over 5,600 illegal vapes in 2025, a figure that underscores the need for stricter regulations on vape sales to protect young people.

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Nottingham City Council will launch a two-year, £414,000 anti-vaping initiative to educate secondary school students about health risks and provide one-on-one support, while targeting shops that sell vapes to minors.
A mother identified as Jane discovered that her 12-year-old daughter was regularly vaping.
Trading Standards seized over 5,600 illegal vapes in 2025, a figure that underscores the need for stricter regulations on vape sales to protect young people.