MP Raises Concerns Over 'Revolving Door' Between Betting Shops and Off-Licences on Birmingham High Street Sunday, January 18, 2026 mp northfield birmingham highstreet bettingshops offlicences alcohol antisocialbehavior gambling policy Laurence Turner, the Member of Parliament for Northfield, has voiced his worries about the impact of having betting shops and off-licences side by side on a bustling Birmingham high street. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Turner … Read More
11 Tax Changes Set to Cost UK Households Thousands in 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 tax uk inheritance counciltax tobacco alcohol vaping fuel dividend budget In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other … Read More
New Lidl Supermarket in Wolverhampton Granted Alcohol Licence After Public Health Withdrawal Tuesday, January 13, 2026 lidl wolverhampton alcohol licence supermarket publichealth housing redevelopment jobs licensing A new Lidl supermarket planned for Wolverhampton has been authorized to sell alcohol after local public health officials retracted their earlier objections. The store will occupy the former Gills sausage factory and abattoir … Read More
'A Pub is for Life' – Midland Boozer Urges Customers: 'Don't Ghost Your Local' in January Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub dryjanuary walsall midlands alcohol community hospitality theregistry localbusiness nightlife As January rolls in, many pubs across the UK face a slump in patronage, partly due to Dry January initiatives and post-festive slowdowns. The Registry, a well-loved pub located on Leicester Street in the heart of Walsall town … Read More
Drink-Driving Doctor Causes Serious Injury in Head-On Crash Monday, January 5, 2026 drinkdriving collision injury doctor alcohol dangerousdriving court sentencing northshields nhs A doctor training to become a consultant caused a serious head-on collision while driving under the influence, resulting in severe injuries to a taxi driver. Nayer Youakim was found with twice the legal alcohol limit in his … Read More
Thug Who Drank Eight Cans of Stella Before Attacking Sister Avoids Jail Sunday, January 4, 2026 violence assault alcohol drinking restrainingorder family crime sentencing wolverhampton recovery William Doyle, 51, has been handed a suspended sentence after violently attacking his sister following a night of heavy drinking. The Wolverhampton man consumed eight to ten cans of Stella lager before hitting his sister over … Read More