Smoke free pubs and clubs have spawned a new health hazard, with the air quality in beer gardens taking a serious dive. Monitoring in outdoor areas at several NSW venues found smoke levels had increased by almost four times since the indoor smoking bans came into effect in July 2007. Indoor air quality improved dramatically, according to a University of Western Sydney study, but at some venues the problem of second-hand smoke was shifted “ ... Jump to full article >>

The chief executive of Rank has played host to David Cameron and Alistair Darling at the group’s bingo and casino clubs, but the Prime Minister remains stubbornly elusive. “I’ve not yet been successful in persuading him to come and visit. I’ll keep trying,” says Burke. Burke has plenty to discuss. The 52-year old has just used the platform of Rank’s 2009 results to lay out a template for change that would see ... Jump to full article >>

The air finally is clearing in bars, restaurants and clubs, a year after a state law was enacted to ban smoking in public places. “I’m sure a lot of bars have lost business over that,” said Lola Nobilese, referring to the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act. Nobilese, who manages Mulligan’s Clubhouse Grille in Harmar, added, “There are a lot of people who say that they come because they can smoke downstairs.” &# ... Jump to full article >>