Daily roundup: More than 2,500 people caught vaping in first quarter of 2026 — and other top stories today

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A daily news roundup covering vaping enforcement, personal stories, social media incidents, and a local business closure.

Summary

This daily news roundup highlights several key stories, led by the report that approximately 2,590 people were caught using vaporizers and penalized by health authorities during the first quarter of 2026. The report also notes that stricter penalties for vape users, sellers, and smugglers will take effect from May 1.

Other featured stories include Chen Hanwei's personal account of discovering his adoption, a viral incident involving a woman behaving aggressively toward a TikTok user while feeding birds, and the announcement that the Singaporean lifestyle store Papermarket will close its doors after 20 years of operation.

(Source:Asiaone)

Génération sans tabac

Playful vaping applications still accessible on smartphones

The Mirror

EastEnders star Shane Richie seen with vape at petrol station in footage taken moments before he's arrested

The Straits Times

‘No let-up on war on vaping’, says HSA chief executive; youngest abuser was 10 years old

Google News

Hundreds of vape, Kpod addicts have sought help at IMH; some lost jobs due to addiction

The Straits Times

‘Grateful to driver who reported me to police’: Ex-Kpod addict who vaped in private-hire car

The Worcester News

Connect 2 Vapes in Worcester has new owner

Evening Standard

EastEnders star Shane Richie charged with drink driving after 'expletive-ridden petrol station vaping row'

Essentially Sports

“It’s the Hypocrisy”: Ex-ESPN Host Drags Pat McAfee’s Vaping Incident Amid Backlash Over Monica McNutt’s Pedicure During Reporting

Daily Express

The quiet UK suburb that has become the ‘biggest vape market in Europe’ - 54 shops

Thesun

Association questions delay over total ban on vape

Headtopics

Vaping Is Likely Reshaping the Future of Cancer

Dailystar Co Uk

Love Island star exposes villa's biggest vape addict after major rule break

Wect News 6

Suspect sought in early morning break-in at Brunswick County vape shop

This Is Local London

Elizabeth Line Whitechapel Woman punched staff member over vaping

LBC

TfL worker 'brutally attacked' by woman asked to stop vaping at Elizabeth line station

desmoinesregister.com

Appeals court says Iowa vape law does not conflict with FDA rules

Evening Standard

TfL worker brutally attacked by woman asked to stop vaping at Elizabeth line station

2Firsts

2FIRSTS | 2FIRSTS EXCLUSIVE|China Breaks Up $6.8 Million Illegal Hookah Tobacco Operation as Market Expands

Mylondon

TfL worker's eye socket broken after 'asking Elizabeth line passenger to stop vaping'

Pm News Nigeria

Customs uncovers N809.6m expired vape shipment, posts 35% revenue growth

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