Shoppers at Brent Cross were reminded about the forthcoming public smoking ban when a bus promoting Smokefree London visited the shopping centre on Monday.

The Smokefree London bus is travelling around the city over the next two months in the run-up to the introduction of the public smoking ban on July 1.

The campaign, backed by the likes of Barnet Council and Barnet Primary Care Trust, hopes to ensure people are aware of the legislation.

Staff also set up an information table, with leaflets, balloons and information, on the ground floor of Brent Cross shopping centre.

Jo Locker, project manager for Smokefree London, said: "The bus is an eye-catching way of ensuring that our information gets across to as many people as possible."