Planet of the Vapes
Newscast
05/23/23
•33m
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How illegal vaping is threatening the health of school children.
BBC chief political correspondent Nick Eardley is hosting today's Newscast. He’s joined by health editor Hugh Pym and celebrity doctor Michael Mosley to talk through the problems around illegal vaping, both inside and outside the classroom.
Jim Gamble, who was heavily involved in the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, dials in to discuss a possible development in the long-running case.
We hear breaking news from BBC politics reporter Jonathan Blake that Boris Johnson has been referred to police over further potential Covid rule breaches.
And, the BBC’s Tomos Morgan gives us the latest on the Cardiff riots.
Today’s Newscast was presented by Nick Eardley. It was made by Ben Carter with Rufus Gray and George Dabby. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer was Tim Walklate. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
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Today’s Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Ben Carter with Rufus Gray and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer was Tim Walklate. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.
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