Howitt smoking case adjourned

The Blackpool pub landlord, who is the first licensee to face legal action for continually flouting the smoking ban, has had his case adjourned for two weeks due to lack of legal representation. The trial has been rescheduled for 15 August. However, the landlord of the Happy Scots pub is unrepentant, and received five further penalty notices in court, for continuing to allow smoking in his establishment.

Howitt has already received seven notices from Blackpool Council, and if he is found g... (151 more words)

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