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Wexford councillor Leonard Kelly has echoed Andy Burnham's comments, calling for Ireland to follow the UK Prime Minister's lead in cracking down on 'vape shops, betting shops and dodgy businesses'.
A drug campaigner in Cork City has issued a stark warning about a growing meth crisis, predicting more fatalities and criticizing products sold in some vape shops.
Irish police have conducted raids on vape shops in several towns, seizing €2 million worth of a drug that causes psychosis, which a top garda official states is being sold openly.
An audit conducted by Sligo Council has found that half of the vape shops in the town are in breach of signage regulations.
Councillors are questioning plans for the center of Wexford town, citing concerns over vacant units, the proliferation of vape shops, and high-profile business closures.
New research indicates a 28% increase in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities. The growth is particularly concentrated in the most deprived areas of Scotland.
New measures in the UK grant local councils and residents increased authority to control the development of high street businesses, specifically targeting betting shops, vape shops, and adult gaming centers.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England. This move aims to support the hospitality sector, though some critics argue other businesses are being overlooked.
Irish police (Gardaí) have arrested multiple individuals and seized drugs worth over €3 million in North and West Dublin, including large quantities of cannabis-infused products found during targeted searches of vape shops.
The UK government intends to introduce new secondary legislation by the end of the year, granting powers to shut down businesses like 'dodgy' vape shops and barbers for up to a year.
New research indicates a 28% increase in shops selling vape products across towns and cities in Scotland.
Cork City Council is powerless to do anything about the proliferation of vape shops on city centre streets, a planning official told councillors this week amid concerns that the gaudy shopfronts are…
Andy Burnham plans to give local councils in the UK greater powers to crack down on the proliferation of vape and betting shops, allowing them more control over their high streets.
Thousands of euros worth of suspected drugs were seized following raids on vape shops in Wexford, with authorities stating the shops are under heavy monitoring.
The mayor of Wairoa, New Zealand, Craig Little, has stated that the number of vape shops in the area "seem to be getting out of control" and called for better regulation.
A young man in Grimsby, described as Britain's 'worklessness capital,' is facing significant challenges in his search for employment. Despite his efforts, he continues to struggle to secure a job in the area.
New research indicates a 28% increase in shops selling vape products across Scottish towns and cities, with a notable concentration in the most deprived areas.