A NEW smoking ban outside playgrounds, schools and hospitals will be announced today.
But Wes Streeting will confirm that pub-goers will still be allowed to spark up in beer gardens.
It marks a victory for booze bosses who have campaigned against the clampdown since The Sun first revealed the plans earlier this year.
Vape adverts and sponsorship will also be banned under the legislation introduced to Parliament today.
It will also give ministers powers to curb fruity flavours that appeal directly to children, as well as on-the-spot fines for shops caught selling to kids.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will ban anyone born after January 2009 from ever being able to legally buy fags, eventually phasing out smoking.
The 2007 indoor smoking ban will be extended to outdoor areas including school, hospitals and playparks subject to consultation.
These areas could also be made vape-free.
Health Secretary Mr Streeting said: “Unless we act to help people stay healthy, the rising tide of ill-health in our society threatens to overwhelm and bankrupt our NHS.
“Prevention is better than cure.
“This government is taking bold action to create the first smoke free generation, clamp down on kids getting hooked on nicotine through vapes, and protect children and vulnerable people from the harms of secondhand smoke.”
THE late Queen Elizabeth’s customised Land Rover which has a special ‘traffic light system’ has sold for a huge sum.
The green open-top 1978 Series III model was part of the ‘Royal Review’ convoy of cars which were used for her public engagements.
A special Plexiglass screen and chrome handrail were installed for her to hold on to while standing up and waving to the public.
Another special feature was a red, amber and green control dashboard discreetly tucked away in the side of the back seat.
There are ‘stop’, ‘slow down’ and ‘start’ buttons, so the Queen or her staff could instantly instruct the driver if she wished to move on.
The ‘military-style’ vehicle was originally built for the Central Army Vehicle Depot in Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, before being modified to Royal specifications.
The standard tailgate was replaced by a pair of tub-height opening doors leading down to steps enabling easy entry and exit for Her Majesty.
The Land Rover remained in military ownership until 2012 when the late Anglo-German businessman Dean Kronsbein bought it at auction for £28,000.
At the time, the 2,286cc petrol engine, manual gearbox vehicle had done just under 2,000 miles.
Mr Kronsbein’s wife had seen the sale advertised in Country Life magazine so he entered a bidding war to secure it and then spent tens of thousands of pounds restoring it.
Mr Kronsbein, 63, died in July 2022 after being thrown from his luxury yacht into the sea off Porto Cervo, Italy.
His collection of classic cars, including the Royal Land Rover, went under the hammer at auctioneers RM Sotheby’s, of London on Saturday.
It sold for a hammer price of £32,000 to an internet bidder, rising to £36,800 with fees.
An RM Sotheby spokesperson said: “A full-width Plexiglass screen and chromed handrail were added to provide royal passengers with some level of protection and stability while standing in the rear.
“And a discreet ‘traffic light’ system allowed the Queen or her representatives to communicate instructions to the driver.
“This is an extremely unique opportunity to acquire a Land Rover with a true Royal connection.
“It has now been fully restored, meaning it presents immaculately and is now ready to join its next home.”
The Queen died aged 96 in 2022.
A WORLD War One nurse’s album which reveals information about the 1914 Christmas Day truce was found in a box of old books.
Voluntary Aid nurse Maude Alice Lineham’s album contains thoughts, poems and drawings from 90 servicemen from numerous regiments of the British Army.
She encouraged soldiers to provide first-hand accounts of their experiences.
Her book details the famous football match in No Man’s Land and describes the “laughing and talking of men whom only a few hours earlier were trying to kill each other”.
One of the major accounts in the album, found at a bungalow in Derby, is that of Scottish soldier John J Ferguson from the Seaforth Highlanders.
John was wounded at Messines, Belgium, on December 26, 1914.
His account highlights the truce of Christmas Day 1914 and the famous football match in the break of fighting.
Another page of the album contains a fragment of white German surrender flag taken from Sgt Jones of the 1/5 Kings Liverpool Regiment.
There is also a description of the sinking of hospital ship Anglia on November 17, 1915, which later was declared as a war grave.
Maude worked in Derby’s Spondon House Hospital, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and Leicester Royal Infirmary during the war.
John J Ferguson wrote: “It was almost dark and being only 100 yards from the German trenches it was almost possible to listen to the conversations … very little sniping had been done by either side, we thought they were exceptionally quiet.
“We gave them three cheers when they sang ‘God Save The King’ in English.
“We shook hands, wished each other a Merry Xmas and were soon talking like old pals, standing in front of their wire entanglements and surrounded by Germans.
“They kept their word and neither of us fired for two days. It was like being in a different world. Here we were, Christmas Day in the trenches and able to walk about with our heads up.
“Some of our men even left the trench to play football – a party from our ‘B’ went over and were photographed with the Germans.
“We had made friends with the enemy and all day kept calling and joking across the trenches.”
John was killed in April 1917 and is buried at the Roclincourt Military Cemetery and the Arras Memorial in northern France.
AN avid secondhand shopper shared the lucky find he had at a local car boot sale.
The thrifting enthusiast was able to turn a £1 purchase into a £279 profit, The Sun reported in September.
In a post on the Facebook group Car boot treasure, finds & best buys, he shared a picture of his purchases.
The car boot sale frequenter picked up to jewellery items that turned out to be worth a lot more than their budget price tag.
He purchased a thin gold chain with a small diamond-like opal pendant on the end.
The second item was a thicker gold charm bracelet chain with diamond-like details throughout.
Each chunky jewel had been cut into a different shape, including squares, circles, love hearts, and opals.
The shopper explained that each of his “lucky finds” only set him back 50p.
The 75-year-old vendor from Derby, who is unrelated to Maude, said: “I came across it in a box of old books when we were clearing her bungalow.
“Maude’s album is particularly delightful as it is so complete and she showed such diligence in making sure the young men in her charge recorded something, either by the written word or a beautiful picture.
“I was so impressed by how articulate and talented they all were.”
The album is estimated to bring £600 when it comes up for sale at Hansons Auctioneers in Derbyshire.
Matt Crowson, Head of Militaria at Hansons Auctioneers, said: “The festive truce is world-famous and, thanks to the discovery of this unique album, we have a news, detailed version of the event.
“This moving account underlines the futility of war.”
Maude, an accomplished pianist, lived with her sister in Derby after the war and died in 1965.
The sale takes place on November 13.
SUPERMODEL Irina Shayk is a sheer delight as she sparkles on arrival at a bash.
The 38-year-old Russian was at a Milan party thrown by vegan beauty brand d’Alba Piedmont — but she may not be a shining example for going entirely animal-free.
She has previously admitted her favourite food is a “huge burger with cheese”.
Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova – professionally known as Irina Shayk – was born in Russia on January 6, 1986.
She is a model and television personality best known for being one of the faces of Victoria’s Secret and, more recently, Rihanna’s buzzing lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty.
However, the model has grown globally and walked the runway for fashion brands including Fendi, Chanel, Tory Burch, Vivienne Westwood, and more.
She also never fails to grace the covers of magazines like Vogue, Bazaar, and Allure.
Due to her high success in the fashion world, Shayk has accumulated quite a fortune.
Her net worth is believed to be around $25million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Irina had a high profile romance with NFL star Tom Brady, 46, last summer, but friends said they split at the start of this year and she is on the hunt for a new man.
Sources recently claimed action hero Tom Cruise, 61, could be on her list of potential suitors.
She previously dated Hollywood star Bradley Cooper, 49, and they have daughter Lea, seven.
VICTORIA Beckham is basking in the glow of her fashion brand — though it could easily have gone up in smoke.
The former Spice Girl, 50, says she is “so proud” it turned a profit in 2023 after years spent “fighting fires”.
Posh, who founded her Victoria Beckham business in 2008, will receive the Entrepreneur gong at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards today.
She said: “There was a point when this brand was all fires, and every day we were putting them out.”
The mum of four models a suit and dress from her collection for the new Harper’s Bazaar, on sale tomorrow.
Earlier this year her main backer, David Belhassen, gave the first positive forecast for the company, saying it was expecting to turn a profit when accounts are published next month, with revenue up almost 50 per cent to £58million.
Victoria has seen a surge in sales after pulling in a host of big-name stars, including Kim Kardashian and supermodel Gigi Hadid, to wear her clothes.
The business has also expanded into leather goods and fragrances.
It is a welcome turnaround for Victoria, who has repeatedly filed losses.
In January, accounts showed she had made a loss of £5.8million.
And total losses for the business now stand at just over £66million since its launch.
Auditors even questioned the brand’s future in 2021.
THE Range shoppers are rushing to buy a “beautiful” autumn home decor scanning at half price.
The fake tree will bring the lovely seasonal browns and reds inside the home and make you feel cosy as the days get shorter.
The Autumn Maple Leaf Tree can be bought for a cheap cost of £14.99 – half of the original £29.99 price.
The tree stands 150cm high and weighs only 300g – and could also be perfect for next year’s Halloween.
One fan posted a photo of the tree to the Extreme Coupon and Bargains Facebook group to share the find.
Fans responded, with one saying: “I love this beautiful.”
While another wrote: “My dad has a bare one of these with no leaves nothing. He called it twiggy. I just sent this to him and said I found twiggy a girlfriend.”
A third fan posted: “How nice is this.”
The description for the product says it is a “must-have” for autumn.
It reads: “With its natural effect, maple leaves, pinecones, and warm white LEDs, it’s sure to make your room feel cosy this autumn.
“A real statement piece with a height of 150cm, this home ornament is a beautiful addition to any room, helping you make the most of bare spaces.
“It can be placed anywhere around the home thanks to its handy battery pack.”
Changing the scent in your home is also an easy way to celebrate autumn.
Mist with cinnamon, clove, orange and cedarwood essential oils can create a smell and vibe that will bring the outdoor feeling inside.
ASDA shoppers have also rushed to the supermarket to buy another cosy homeware item that’s scanning at tills for £2 instead of £21.
The savvy supermarket shopper revealed how they nabbed a George easy-care duvet set with two pillowcases for just £2 with the original price of £21.
The post read: “Bargain of the day king size winter bedding, only £2!”
