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09/03/2011
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Appeal Launched Over Man Missing Since 2004
Detectives from Hackney investigating the disappearance of Barry Walsh are renewing appeals for information regarding his whereabouts. Barry Walsh, 37, was last seen on 11 April 2004 at his home address in Pownall Road, east London.There have recently been two possible sightings of Barry, one in the village of Hardwick in Buckinghamshire and the other by the Big Wheel in Manchester. Barry is described as white, of slim build, brown hair and approximately 5' 10" in height. He also has a tattoo of a heart on his lower right arm. Barry is very much missed by his sister and daughter. Anyone who thinks they may have seen Barry or has any information concerning him should contact Hackney's Missing Persons Unit.
Smokers Urged To Quit For The Sake Of Future Generations
The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland is marking National No Smoking Day by calling on smokers to quit the habit and help to ensure a smoke-free Scotland for future generations. The BMA believes that the UK could be tobacco free by 2035, and by making the decision to stop today, smokers could be helping to achieve this target. Smoking kills over 13,000 people every year in Scotland, which equates to around a quarter of all deaths, and the NHS has to allocate vast resources to treating smoking related illness. Dr Dean Marshall, Chairman of the BMA's Scottish General Practitioners Committee said: “Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems. It ages skin, makes your breath smell and stains fingers yellow. Every day doctors witness the death and despair caused by smoking. Tobacco is highly addictive and people need support to give up. Most people who smoke tell us they wish they had never started. It is essential we break the tobacco trap. Young smokers will become tomorrow’s parents who smoke and they will continue the cycle of smoking-related ill-health and premature death. One of the best ways to prevent children starting to smoke is for their parents to quit. By stopping today, smokers are taking the first step to a tobacco free future for their children.”
Police Appeal After Attack On Train Driver
British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are appealing for information after a man punched a train driver - leaving a 12cm cut to his head. Detective Constable Rod Harbron said that the incident took place on Monday, 14 February. He said: “The victim, a 51-year-old train driver from Bexleyheath had stabled his train at Grove Park railway station at 10.22am. Shortly afterwards, an argument developed when the train driver asked a passenger to pick up some litter that he had dropped. The passenger became abusive and aggressive and punched the victim in the head, resulting in a large cut to his head which required extensive hospital treatment.” DC Harbron continued: “This was a violent attack on a man who was simply doing his job, if you have any information then we want to hear from you.” Investigating officers arrested a 19-year-old man from South London in connection with the incident. He was released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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Detectives from Hackney investigating the disappearance of Barry Walsh are renewing appeals for information regarding his whereabouts. Barry Walsh, 37, was last seen on 11 April 2004 at his home address in Pownall Road, east London.There have recently been two possible sightings of Barry, one in the village of Hardwick in Buckinghamshire and the other by the Big Wheel in Manchester. Barry is described as white, of slim build, brown hair and approximately 5' 10" in height. He also has a tattoo of a heart on his lower right arm. Barry is very much missed by his sister and daughter. Anyone who thinks they may have seen Barry or has any information concerning him should contact Hackney's Missing Persons Unit.
Smokers Urged To Quit For The Sake Of Future Generations
The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland is marking National No Smoking Day by calling on smokers to quit the habit and help to ensure a smoke-free Scotland for future generations. The BMA believes that the UK could be tobacco free by 2035, and by making the decision to stop today, smokers could be helping to achieve this target. Smoking kills over 13,000 people every year in Scotland, which equates to around a quarter of all deaths, and the NHS has to allocate vast resources to treating smoking related illness. Dr Dean Marshall, Chairman of the BMA's Scottish General Practitioners Committee said: “Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems. It ages skin, makes your breath smell and stains fingers yellow. Every day doctors witness the death and despair caused by smoking. Tobacco is highly addictive and people need support to give up. Most people who smoke tell us they wish they had never started. It is essential we break the tobacco trap. Young smokers will become tomorrow’s parents who smoke and they will continue the cycle of smoking-related ill-health and premature death. One of the best ways to prevent children starting to smoke is for their parents to quit. By stopping today, smokers are taking the first step to a tobacco free future for their children.”
Police Appeal After Attack On Train Driver
British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are appealing for information after a man punched a train driver - leaving a 12cm cut to his head. Detective Constable Rod Harbron said that the incident took place on Monday, 14 February. He said: “The victim, a 51-year-old train driver from Bexleyheath had stabled his train at Grove Park railway station at 10.22am. Shortly afterwards, an argument developed when the train driver asked a passenger to pick up some litter that he had dropped. The passenger became abusive and aggressive and punched the victim in the head, resulting in a large cut to his head which required extensive hospital treatment.” DC Harbron continued: “This was a violent attack on a man who was simply doing his job, if you have any information then we want to hear from you.” Investigating officers arrested a 19-year-old man from South London in connection with the incident. He was released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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On average cigarette smokers die 10 years younger than non-smokers, but stopping at age 50 halves the risk, and stopping at 30 avoids almost all of it, according to a 50-year-long study of smoking and death among British doctors, published in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Smokers die 10 years younger, according to long-term study
On average cigarette smokers die 10 years younger than non-smokers, but stopping at age 50 halves the risk, and stopping at 30 avoids almost all of it, according to a 50-year-long study of smoking and death among British doctors, published in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ).
08 March 2007
Survey reveals 'secret smokers'
One in ten people are 'secret smokers' who try to keep their habit hidden, a new survey has revealed. The survey of 4,000 adults, commissioned by Boots, found that 52% of smokers had not told their parents about their habit, while a third had lied to their family, who believed that they had given up or never smoked at all.
Survey reveals 'secret smokers'
One in ten people are 'secret smokers' who try to keep their habit hidden, a new survey has revealed. The survey of 4,000 adults, commissioned by Boots, found that 52% of smokers had not told their parents about their habit, while a third had lied to their family, who believed that they had given up or never smoked at all.
31 May 2004
Ireland's smoking ban a 'success' says report
Ireland's Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) has reported that 97% of premises are complying with legislation calling for a smoking ban in the workplace. The research has also shown that levels of visits to pubs and restaurants remain constant with one-in-five smokers choosing not to smoke at all when socialising.
Ireland's smoking ban a 'success' says report
Ireland's Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) has reported that 97% of premises are complying with legislation calling for a smoking ban in the workplace. The research has also shown that levels of visits to pubs and restaurants remain constant with one-in-five smokers choosing not to smoke at all when socialising.
01 February 2010
Smokers 'Halved' By 2020
An ambitious new strategy will halve the number of smokers, from 21 to 10% of the population by 2020, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced today. The number of people smoking has fallen by a quarter in the past decade – just last year 337,000 people stopped smoking thanks to free support from the NHS.
Smokers 'Halved' By 2020
An ambitious new strategy will halve the number of smokers, from 21 to 10% of the population by 2020, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced today. The number of people smoking has fallen by a quarter in the past decade – just last year 337,000 people stopped smoking thanks to free support from the NHS.
19 March 2004
Campaign lauded for fall in number of smokers
The latest figures revealing a continuing fall in the number of English smokers have been welcomed as evidence that the message in government anti-smoking campaigns is getting across.
Campaign lauded for fall in number of smokers
The latest figures revealing a continuing fall in the number of English smokers have been welcomed as evidence that the message in government anti-smoking campaigns is getting across.
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