Matchmaker tries the smoke-free way to love

A DATING agency has gone completely smoke-free after research showed that single smokers have a tough time getting a partner.

The Single Solution has banned tobacco at its events in a bid to attract more singletons.

The firm said smokers and non-smokers alike have responded well to the move and find it easier to make a good first impression.

Spokesman Paul Ergatoudis said he believed the agency, which runs events around Britain, is the first in the country to go completely smoke-free.

He said, "We know from our events and requests we receive from our daters that many people find non-smokers more attractive and, given the choice, they'd much rather their date didn't smoke.

Smokers struggle to get the level of interest non-smokers do and many even hide their habit to get a first date.

"My advice to smokers is ditch the fags completely. It's the best way to give an instant boost to your pulling power - you'll look better, smell better, feel better and have more money to splash out on impressing your date or sprucing yourself up."