World Cup 2026 Could See Extended Pub Hours if England Advance Wednesday, February 18, 2026 worldcup england pubs licensing football mahmood hospitality sports community regulations sport British pubs may enjoy extended opening hours during the World Cup 2026, but only if England’s national team progresses beyond the quarter-finals. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood recently announced plans to relax … Read More
‘Wild West’ Brazilian Butt Lift Ban Demanded After Birmingham Mum’s Fatal Dream Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bbl cosmeticsurgery regulation safety government plasticsurgery healthrisks licensing fatalities awareness The Government faces mounting pressure to ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) following disturbing revelations of procedures performed in substandard conditions such as garden sheds, hotel rooms, and public restrooms. The rise of … Read More
Licensing Decision Looms for New Smethwick Restaurant Amid Police Concerns Saturday, February 7, 2026 smethwick ghanaian restaurant licensing police fireservice westmidlands council safety music The future of Kotoburaba, a new Ghanaian restaurant in Claremont Road, Cape Hill, Smethwick, is set to be determined at an upcoming licensing hearing following objections from regional emergency services. Sandwell Council’s … Read More
Wolverhampton Bar and Grill Faces Licence Review Over Unreported Late-Night Fight Thursday, February 5, 2026 wolverhampton licensing police bar violence cctv safety incident responsibility alcohol West Midlands Police have called for a review of the licence held by The Garden Bar in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, following an unreported late-night brawl in December last year. Jasvir Singh Johal, the licence holder of the … 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
West Bromwich Pub Seeks Reopening After License Revocation Over Violent Bouncer Incident Monday, January 12, 2026 westbromwich princeofwales licensing violence pubsafety bouncers sandwellcouncil westmidlandspolice security community The Prince of Wales pub on West Bromwich High Street, closed by Sandwell Council last year due to a violent incident involving unlicensed door staff, has applied for a new license to reopen. Sandwell Council revoked the … Read More