Vaping

The ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes in England and Wales will come into force on 1 June.

A shop owner says he will forced to bin more than 1,000 disposable vapes ahead the government ban.

People switching to reusable vapes are being warned to make sure they are charged correctly.

It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.

Trading Standards says the shop ignored "repeated requests" to stop selling illegal vapes".

Some disposable vape users say they are stockpiling, worried about what they will do after the ban.

Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.

The batteries are especially susceptible to catching fire in warmer weather, the council said.