A recent survey of children in years 2, 6, 8 and 10 in North Yorkshire has brought some encouraging news.
Smoking tobacco may be dying out.
A new survey of young people suggest it's no longer considered 'cool'.
Here's North Yorkshire Council Health Consultant Dr Gill Kelly:
Vaping is also less popular it seems.
Dr Kelly's hoping youngsters are taking the advice of health professionals to avoid it:
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The mayor has responded to criticism of his efforts to manage bus services in North Yorkshire.
Easter Monday's annual six-mile Scalby Charity Walk is set to bring around two hundred participants together to enjoy local villages and pubs while raising money for Futureworks.
Scarborough Athletic boss Jono Greening is urging fans to turn out in large numbers at the Mounting Systems Stadium this Easter Monday to support an injury-hit squad against in-form Spennymoor Town.
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