Vape news
What's changing, what it costs you, and the odd thing we've learned at the counter. Newest first.
Vapes work better than gum or patches for quitting smoking
28 August 2026
A major review covering almost 30,000 smokers found that nicotine vapes work better than patches or gum. Here is what that means for smokers in Blackp
From 29 October everywhere should be asking for ID on more than you’d think
27 August 2026
From 29 October 2026 it’s an offence to sell any vaping or nicotine product to under-18s, including 0mg shortfills and pouches. What to bring to the c
Vaping duty starts on 1 October: what changes at the counter
27 August 2026
Vaping Products Duty starts 1 October 2026 at £2.20 per 10ml, nicotine or not. What it does to shortfill prices, and when duty stamps arrive.
Plain white bottles? You’ve got until 2 October to have your say
27 August 2026
The government is consulting on plain packaging for vapes, plain flavour names and shop display rules. It closes 11:59pm on 2 October 2026 and anyone
Trading Standards are closing shops in Lancashire: how to spot a legit one
27 August 2026
Chorley and Ormskirk seizures show what illegal vape stock looks like. Four checks anyone can do at the counter, and why duty stamps make it easier fr
Meet DNA Eliquids: our own e-liquid, mixed in Blackpool
26 June 2026
DNA Eliquids is our own e-liquid, mixed in small batches right here in Blackpool by the team behind the counter. Here is the story and what makes it d
Nicotine pouches explained, and why the new duty doesn’t touch them
26 June 2026
Nicotine pouches explained in plain English: what they are, how to use them, who they suit, and why the new October 2026 vaping duty does not apply to
Switching from smoking to vaping: a realistic first week
26 June 2026
The honest first-week guide to switching from cigarettes to vaping: the right starter kit and strength, what to expect, and how to get over the early
Will vape flavours be banned? Where the law actually stands
26 June 2026
Headlines keep claiming a vape flavour ban is coming. Here is the calm, accurate picture: what is legal now, what the law actually allows, and why the
What the new vaping duty means for your prices from October 2026
26 June 2026
A plain-English guide to the new Vaping Products Duty starting 1 October 2026, what it adds to e-liquid prices, and how to keep your costs down.
How to make your vape coils last longer
26 June 2026
Sick of coils burning out fast? Simple habits from our Blackpool shop counter to prime, power and look after your coils so each one lasts far longer.
Nic salts vs freebase: which e-liquid is right for you
26 June 2026
Nic salts or freebase? A plain-English guide to the difference, which suits your device, and the best starting point if you are coming off cigarettes.
Disposable vapes are banned: what to switch to
26 June 2026
Single-use vapes have been banned in the UK since June 2025. Here is what to switch to, why refillable pod kits are better, and how to match the hit y
The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026: what it actually means for vapers
26 June 2026
The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law. Here is what changes, what does not, and why your flavours and kit are staying put for now.