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
Worst Hit Roads in Birmingham During City's Bin Strikes Saturday, December 27, 2025 birmingham binstrike flytipping wastecrisis uniteunion community sparkbrook balsallheath bordesleygreen publichealth In early 2024, Birmingham faced a growing crisis as lengths of the city became overwhelmed with uncollected rubbish. Mountains of black bin liners, household trash, and rotting food waste piled up on junctions, roadsides, … Read More
NHS Urges Public to Avoid Hospital Visits if Experiencing Two Norovirus Symptoms Amid Variant Spread Saturday, November 29, 2025 nhs norovirus gii17 healthcare infection virus hospitals ukhsa gastroenteritis publichealth The NHS has issued a clear warning to the public: anyone experiencing two symptoms of norovirus should avoid visiting hospitals. This plea comes as cases of this highly contagious winter bug surge across the UK. Recent data … Read More
Councillor Accidentally Strikes Bystander at Sparkhill Cricket Nets Opening Tuesday, November 25, 2025 cricket accident sparkhill councillor birmingham sports safety injury event publichealth sport During the official opening of a newly installed four-lane cricket practice facility at Sparkhill Park in Birmingham, Councillor Majid Mahmood unintentionally struck a bystander with a cricket ball. The incident occurred as … Read More
24/7 Casino Approved on High Street Despite Warnings of ‘Significant Harm’ Friday, November 21, 2025 casino gambling bearwood crime publichealth sandwell nightlife licenses antisocial community A high street casino in Bearwood has been granted permission to operate 24 hours a day, despite warnings from public health officials and West Midlands Police about the potential negative impact on the community. The Admiral … Read More
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