Barnsley man Richard Kemp quits smoking after 50 years ahead of heart surgery
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Barnsley man Richard Kemp quits smoking after 50 years ahead of heart surgery

17 Aug 2026 · Originally published 17 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Smokefree Starts helps Richard Kemp quit 50-year habit before heart op
After smoking for five decades, 68-year-old Richard Kemp has successfully quit following support from the Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley Service. He is now sharing his experience to encourage others to access local stop smoking services as part of a regional health campaign.
Source: Yorkshire Post South Yorkshire
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