Hibernian to trial half-time smoking scheme

HIBERNIAN have confirmed they are to pilot a half-time smoking scheme for fans in the East Stand.

Fans in the East Stand at Hibernian's Easter Road ground will be let out for a half-time smoke in a new trial scheme. Picture: Greg Macvean

Up until now, supporters have been banned from smoking inside the stadium, but the new plans will see fans allowed out to smoke at half-time, before being allowed to re-enter the stadium in a controlled fashion.

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If the trial is successful in eradicating smoking within the stadium, the scheme could be introduced in the other three stands at Easter Road.