Tens of thousands of illegal vapes have been seized in Newcastle. The Surf Cafe in Tynemouth has had to close its doors as they have been served with a lease end notice. Stagecoach offers kids free travel during festive period across North East.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Hovind, Tamphyl your North East News update.
00:06 Tens of thousands of illegal vapes have been seized in Newcastle.
00:10 Newcastle Trading Standards told members of the council's health scrutiny committee that
00:14 the team has seized 3.3 tonnes of non-compliant vapes, which is around 76,000 vaping products
00:21 worth £1.1m.
00:24 The Surf Café in Tynemouth has had to close its doors as they have been served with a
00:27 lease end notice.
00:29 In a statement the café said they want to say a huge thank you to the local community
00:33 and visitors and they are hopeful they can find somewhere to relocate in the future.
00:38 And finally Stagecoach North East have announced free bus travel for children over the festive
00:42 period.
00:44 Until the 7th January, kids aged 11 and under can travel for free on Stagecoach buses across
00:49 the region when accompanied by a paying adult.
00:52 (blows raspberry)