Crime & Safety
Smoking to be banned for anyone born after 2008 in the UK
The landmark legislation final draft has been approved by both the Commons and Lords, meaning anyone born after January 1, 2009, will never smoke.
The bill will make it illegal for shops to sell tobacco to those born after 2008 to create a smoke-free generation.
After it gets royal assent, ministers will also get the power to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products.
UK clears smoking bill to create a smoke-free generation
As part of the bill, vaping will be banned in cars where children are present, in playgrounds, outside schools and at hospitals.
However, vaping will still be permitted outside of hospitals to support those trying to quit.
The plan does not affect pub gardens or wider open-air spaces such as beaches and parks.
Smoking and vaping in homes will still be legal.
Once the bill becomes law, the UK will join the Maldives as the second country in the world with a generational smoking ban.
In the UK, there are around 80,000 deaths caused by smoking, which creates an increased risk of health conditions such as strokes, heart disease, asthma and dementia.
Smoking has a large impact on the NHS, costing taxpayers around £3.1 billion a year and more than 75,000 GP appointments each month.
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Discussing the ban, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, called it a historical moment for the nation’s health.
Sharing: “Prevention is better than cure – this reform will save lives, ease pressure on the NHS, and build a healthier Britain.”
Do you agree with the smoking ban? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Crime & Safety
Freeview makes 4 changes in new update – see the full list
The latest update features four changes, including the launch of a new channel.
Freeview, on its website, said: “On 22nd April 2026, some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.
“You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels, and TV Guide up to date.”
Full list of channel changes in new Freeview update
The channel changes being made as part of the latest Freeview update are:
Channel name change
- That’s TV 3 to That’s 20th Century (channel 71)
- That’s TV 3 MCR to That’s 20th Century MCR (channel 86)
- That’s Classics MCR to That’s Classics (channel 93)
Channel launch
- That’s Entertainment (channel 75)
These latest channel updates are already live.
Freeview added: “Channels continue to evolve on Freeview with individual channel providers making the decision to move, add or remove channels.
“Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering.”
ITV shuts down channel after 42 years
The latest Freeview update comes just weeks after ITV shut down one of its channels after 42 years on air.
Children’s channel CITV was switched off for good on April 10, having launched in 1980.
The channel was home to hit shows like Art Attack, My Parents Are Aliens, Tots TV, and Fraggle Rock.
CITV first began as Watch IT before being rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to CITV.
In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed as it moved to its own channel on Freeview, while still retaining its weekend mornings on ITV channels.
CITV Freeview was later shut down and replaced by the streaming service ITVX Kids Hub on ITVX in 2023, with the weekend showings moving to ITV2.
Now, after 42 years on air, CITV has been shut down, according to Media Central UK.
The media account, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: “In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that has been around for 42 years.
“Farewell CITV, this time for real.
“CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming, while the rest will be under ITVX Kids.”
In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that’s been around for 42 years.
Farewell CITV, this time for real. CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming while the rest will be under ITVX Kids pic.twitter.com/IFlNQx81D7
— Media Central UK (@MCUK_Official) April 3, 2026
How to retune your TV
You will need to retune your TV to gain access to all these new channel updates.
If you are unsure of how to retune your TV, don’t worry, it is quite simple, and usually only requires pressing ‘retune’ when prompted by your TV, according to Freeview.
Retuning may vary on different devices, but in most cases, Freeview said, it can be done by following these steps:
- Press ‘Menu’ on your box or TV remote control.
- Select ‘Set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’ or a similar option. If you’re asked for a password, the default code is ‘1234’ or ‘0000’.
- Select ‘First-time installation’ (sometimes called ‘factory reset’, ‘full retune’ or ‘default settings’).
- Press ‘OK’ if your equipment asks if it’s OK to delete existing channels and then your retune should start automatically. If you’re prompted to, save the channels that are found.
Freeview added: “If you’ve already done an automatic retune and this didn’t work, you may need to do a manual retune.”
If you are still unsure, you can watch Freeview’s retune videos for more details (available on the Freeview website).
Have any of these recent updates impacted your TV viewing? Let us know in the comments below.
Crime & Safety
Oxfordshire tractor driver arrested for ‘drink driving’
The driver of a large John Deere tractor, which was towing a large agricultural trailer, was arrested in the Vale of White Horse on Wednesday evening.
Thames Valley Police roads policing unit said they stopped the vehicle and breath-tested the driver for intoxication.
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Police say the tractor driver “was found to be more than three times the legal alcohol limit”.
A spokesperson for the force added: “Drink driving isn’t just dangerous in cars – agricultural vehicles can cause devastating harm.
“Don’t drink and drive, any vehicle, any road.”
Earlier in the same evening, Thames Valley Police’s roads policing unit stopped a car in London Road, Oxford, and discovered the driver had no driving licence or insurance, and the car was seized.
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I’m a Celebrity South Africa fans rage at Jimmy Bullard
Adam’s time in the jungle was nearly compromised by Jimmy who exclaimed “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here” during a bushtucker trail where the pair were partnered together.
As a result, soap star Adam was meant to leave camp with the former footballer which led to an explosive row between the two.
The Waterloo Road favourite stormed over to Jimmy during a heated exchange and said: “Taking the f****** p*ss, are you taking the f****** p*ss?”
Jimmy Bullard shares why he said ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’, ultimately quitting the show. #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/CsUYbUcBWI
— I’m A Celeb UK News (@ImACelebUKGoss) April 21, 2026
He added: “I’m in there getting covered in f****** ants”.
Jimmy responded by telling him to “calm down” and described his outburst as “pathetic”.
However, because Jimmy had not attempted the challenge, presenters Ant and Dec asked the campmates if they wanted to keep Adam in who unanimously voted for the actor to remain on the I’m a Celeb spin-off.
I’m a Celebrity South Africa fans rage at ‘despicable’ Jimmy Bullard
Now, fans have taken to social media in support of Adam who broke down in tears after finding out he was staying, and slammed Jimmy’s actions as “despicable” and “malicious”.
It comes as someone wrote on the subreddit r/ImACelebTV: “Honestly I’m watching this and Adams crashout is so valid.
“Jimmy is being such a pr**k I mean he could’ve at least ATTEMPTED the trial. ‘Not feeling it’ is not an excuse. Ands he’s being despicable to Adam – even *laughing” at him. Despicable.”
This person replied: “And didn’t Jimmy pick Adam? I was only half watching but I think that makes it worse that Adam now feels like Jimmy might have sabotaged him/ picked him while knowing he wanted to give up.”
One user put: “To pick Adam so quickly and then not even try is crazy. Like he wanted to take him down with him.”
A viewer chimed in: “It seems like he wanted to just get Adam out which seems shady. I like Jimmy aswell, this is out of order.”
Meanwhile, this account shared: “Seems malicious. He’s no genuine sympathy for what he’s taken from him.”
Also in agreement, one profile said: “Adam is valid, he was right, Jimmy could’ve left the morning before the trial. You could tell when Ant and Dec were talking about it Jimmy wasn’t interested and immediately picked Adam.”
However, after fellow campmate Harry Redknapp wasn’t left too impressed over Adam’s fiery reaction to almost being sent home, someone commented: “You can think Adam was understandably upset and still acknowledge he went way ott, it was a pathetic reaction and Harry is right.”
Another posted: “I think Adam was slightly over the top with his anger but at the same time I’d be p***ed off as well.”
One viewer who also thought Adam acted “over the top”, wrote: “Adam’s reaction was too overboard, he acted like a baby throwing his toys out of the pram.”
A fourth Reddit profile stated: “Overall, I’m absolutely team Adam, but that doesn’t mean I have to pretend like the level of his reaction was valid.”
Speaking about his decision to leave the camp in I’m a Celeb South Africa, Jimmy said: “What a kerfuffle.
“Letting Adam down’s a killer. He’s my boy. He’s just on a different journey to me.
“He wants to win it. He wants to do well and I get it.
“I’ve got my mum and dad at home as well. The old man ain’t too well.
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“People think I’m a bit out there and I give it to people – it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re ready for them trials.”
He added: “I struggled so much. It’s got harder and harder.
“Unfortunately, my time was up in the game.”
What did you think of last night’s I’m a Celebrity South Africa episode? Let us know in the comments below.
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