Carly Mordue, 21, of Hedworth in Jarrow, said in 2014: “I’m a smoker, but I would never smoke in the house when my child is there. It’s the same in the car. “My dad drives us around, and he never smokes when he is driving with us. It sets such a bad example.”placeholder image
Carly Mordue, 21, of Hedworth in Jarrow, said in 2014: “I’m a smoker, but I would never smoke in the house when my child is there. It’s the same in the car. “My dad drives us around, and he never smokes when he is driving with us. It sets such a bad example.” | sg

I'm lighting up memories of South Tyneside's past as we mark National No Smoking Day

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 11th Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT

Take in these memories of South Tyneside people who had loads to say about plans to stop smoking in public.

As we mark National No Smoking Day, we looked back on people who spoke up in 2012 and in 2014.

Take a look at these Shields Gazette photo memories and tell us if they bring back recollections for you.

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Lauren Roche, 18-year-old, from Biddick Hall, South Shields, said quitting was 'really hard' and added: “It’s too expensive to smoke now.”

9. Lauren spoke up

Lauren Roche, 18-year-old, from Biddick Hall, South Shields, said quitting was 'really hard' and added: “It’s too expensive to smoke now.” | sg

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