People will be able to get free advice this week to help them stop smoking this October.

Stoptober, which will start tomorrow, is the 28-day stop smoking challenge from Public Health England supported by Harrow Borough Council.

On Wednesday October 1, and Friday October 3, advisors will be on hand in St Georges Shopping Centre, Harrow, between 10am and 4pm.

Those taking part in Stoptober will get daily messages of motivation, persuasion and distraction, as well as jokes and tips.

Last year more than 550 people signed up to Stoptober, and across the country, 250,000 took part, with and 65 per cent of those successfully quitting for 28 days.

Those looking for more information about quitting smoking in Harrow can find out more by calling 020 8420 9536.