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Report: Vapers Now Outnumber Smokers in UK

According to a BBC report published in November 2025, there are now more vapers than smokers in Britain.

The report cites a survey conducted in 2024 by the Office of National Statistics. The survey’s results suggest that there now about 5.4 million vapers in the United Kingdom, while 4...

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Salad Vs Creditspring Vs Drafty - A Clear Comparison

With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, many families are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. During these times, an unexpected expense when your payday is still a few weeks away can make it difficult to tide yourself over.

In such times, ethical short-term loans with set repayment terms can make it easier to handle unexpected expenses. When planned correctly, this short-...

What Should Players Look Out for to Avoid Using Illegal Gambling Sites?

To stay safe when gambling online, you should only ever be using sites that operate within UK laws and have a reputable licence. Using an illegal gambling site is incredibly risky; it can result in lost money, compromise your sensitive information and cause gambling-related harm mentally, physically, and financially.

Although in principle it should be easy to verify whether a site is...

Solar Panel Installers in Oxfordshire: What Homeowners Should Look For

Solar panels are becoming a familiar sight across Oxfordshire, and it’s easy to understand the growing interest. They help lower energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and make your home more resilient to rising energy costs. But one factor has the biggest influence on how well your system performs: choosing the right installer.

A skilled, experienced installer can significantly...

How New Deposit-Limit Laws Could Affect the Online Casino Experience in the UK

Deposit limits have been part of the responsible gambling toolkit in the UK for years, but the way they are offered and described is about to change. The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed a new timetable that will reshape how online casinos and bookmakers present those limits to customers, and what the term is even allowed to mean.

The changes follow a consultation on the...

Drake Circus joins forces with local charities to support people who feel lonely at Christmas

New research has revealed that 1 in 2 people (52 per cent) living in Plymouth experience feelings of loneliness at Christmas, with 20 per cent saying they expect to feel lonelier this year than they did last Christmas.

The research, commissioned by Drake Circus in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, also found that over a third (37 per cent) of those surveyed in Plymouth...

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UK Gambling Reforms Move Forward as White Paper Rules Begin to Take Shape

The UK’s gambling sector is moving through another round of regulatory changes as the measures outlined in the government’s white paper continue to roll out. Operators are adjusting, consumer groups are watching closely, and players are trying to understand what the next phase of the rules will look like for their everyday habits.

New Rules Enter Their Phased Introduction

The white...

Technology and the Modern City: How Digital Services Redefine Urban Experience

Cities in the UK are transforming as digital services become integral to everyday life. While roads and buildings remain fundamental, they now exist alongside an unseen layer of data flows, automated systems and user-centred interfaces that quietly shape how people move, interact and live. This shift changes the conversation about what a city can be: less a static collection of structures and...

The Next Decade of Heat: Why BioLPG Matters for Ireland’s Off-Grid Homes and Businesses

Ireland’s path to a low-carbon heat system must include pragmatic, ready-to-deploy options for the one-third of buildings off the natural gas grid. Calor BioLPG is already available, compatible with existing LPG infrastructure, and capable of significant lifecycle emissions reductions. Over the next decade, policy drivers (notably the Renewable Heat Obligation), corporate decarbonisation...

Devon CPRE Beacon Solar meeting in Holsworthy on Halloween

Devon CPRE urges people to sign petition to fight off unneeded mega solar farm

Devon CPRE, the environmental campaign charity, has issued a battle call to people across the UK to sign and share an online petition against what would be one of Europe’s largest solar arrays on more than 4 square miles of farmland near Holsworthy.

The charity is urging everyone to throw their weight behind its campaign to fend off the massive development at Holsworthy Beacon. It says...

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Flow Kayaks launches ‘See and Be Seen Day’ to spotlight life-saving colours on the water

As autumn sweeps across Devon’s coastline, the calm yet cooler conditions make October one of the most popular times for seasoned kayakers to get out on the water. However, with daylight hours shortening and the clocks soon to go back, many paddlers are finding themselves caught out by fading light during longer sessions. This reduced visibility can quickly turn a peaceful outing into a...

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