Wolverhampton Hearing to Decide Fate of Lidl’s New Alcohol Licence Tuesday, December 30, 2025 wolverhampton lidl alcohol licence supermarket publichealth planning demolition jobs housing A scheduled hearing on January 8 will determine whether Lidl’s new supermarket in Wolverhampton will be granted a licence to sell alcohol. The supermarket chain is set to open on the site of the former Gills sausage factory … Read More
Essential Wetherspoons Rules to Remember This Christmas Saturday, December 20, 2025 wetherspoons christmas rules guidelines pubs behaviour dresscode assistancedogs alcohol smoking Wetherspoons, the UK’s largest pub chain, is a popular choice for budget-friendly pints and affordable family meals, serving a wide array of customers throughout the year. As the Christmas season approaches, it’s important … Read More
Drivers Warned: No Sure Way to Know Drink-Drive Limits This December, Face Fines and Points Saturday, December 6, 2025 drinkdriving police fines road safety enforcement alcohol penalties westmercia campaign christmas Motorists who risk lives by drink-driving have been sternly warned that they will be identified and prosecuted. West Mercia Police have launched their annual Christmas drink-driving campaign, emphasizing that there is no … Read More
Children Face Increased Risk of Harm Over Christmas, Warns NSPCC Friday, December 5, 2025 christmas nspcc childline abuse neglect domesticviolence children family safety alcohol As the festive season approaches, the NSPCC has issued a stark warning about the increased risks faced by children during Christmas. New research highlights that many families in the West Midlands—and across the UK—experience … Read More
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Shop Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Neighbour Concerns of Incompatibility Thursday, November 20, 2025 licensing alcohol wolverhampton neighbours community publichealth police convenience regulations controversy City of Wolverhampton Council’s licensing committee has approved an alcohol licence for the new Mesha Essentials Convenience Store on Rooker Avenue, despite objections from local residents who deemed the shop … Read More