That'll be Let's air in (Air Admittance) but not out.

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Has it previously been O.K and has recently started smelling and has nothing been altered anywhere on the drains or plumbing?

Is the over flow on the sink blocked with soap and crap and smelling?

Is the smell definitely coming from the sink waste?

Is there any sign of water leakage from the W.C pan?

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