Alcohol

Sandwell Council House

Police concerns over Sandwell shop’s licence after inspection

Drunk woman who almost crushed man's head after flipping car is spared jail

Watch: Drunk woman almost crushed man's head after flipping car

Sophie Alice Middleton and Charles share thoughts on whether Wolverhampton is an 'unhealthy' place

Residents debate on whether city is 'hotspot' for unhealthy lifestyle

Burger Boi in Birmingham New Road, Coseley

Black Country burger bar's bid to open to 2am fires objections

Motorist who drove on M54 while over the alcohol limit gets road ban

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New West Midlands bar lodges application for licence to sell alcohol

The Crown in Sedgley

Plus Licensee of pub accused of selling drink to children fails to show up

The Crown in Sedgley

Plus 'Children drinking until early hours': Call to sack pub licensee

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

Tiny Tennesee in High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Residents object to Staffordshire bar's bid for later opening hours

Vintage Liquid Taphouse is looking to extend its opening hours

Plus Popular Staffordshire taphouse looking to extend licensing hours

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'Contact police immediately' warning if this happens on night out

Walsall Town Hall

Walsall shop and owner fined for selling cans of Strongbow to a minor

Lido Working Men'S Club And Institute At School Road Norton Canes

130-year-old members’ club can stay open past midnight at weekends

New Cannock Chase alcohol supplier granted premises licence

Wolverhampton bar loses its licence for employing illegal chef

More than 600 arrested for drink or drug driving in 2026 so far
Police have issued a plea to drivers this bank holiday weekend.
Daniel Walton

Plus Brother's anguish after beloved sister murdered by husband in Oldbury

Paramjit Kaur

Plus Jailed: Husband who killed wife in Oldbury home is given life sentence

Hearing will decide petrol garage’s late-night alcohol licence

Sandwell venue facing licensing hearing over concerns from fire service

Alcohol plans ‘not fit for purpose’ as drinking habits change

Alcohol and substance misuse awareness workshop

Plus Wolverhampton nurse awarded highest recognition possible

Wolverhampton nurse given highest honour

Liam Gallagher reveals Oasis-dominant setlist for Joshua vs Dubois fight

Smethwick venue given late-night licence despite protests from neighbours

Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, study says
In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people used marijuana daily or near-daily compared to 14.7 million daily or near-daily drinkers.
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Dry January: Reaping the health benefits

Adrian Chiles to speak at online alcohol conference

Alcohol puts strain on ambulance services

Star comment: Drink related injuries need addressing

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin confronts her demons on her second...

Alcohol raises risk of cancer by causing damage to our DNA, study finds

What did everyone find behind the first door of their Advent calendars?

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County health report is 'worrying'

COMMENT: Alcohol is cash down the drain

Alcohol costing NHS £106m a year in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Reaping rewards with a break from the booze

Carly slims down to be a beautiful bride

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Alcohol 'worse than LSD'

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Booze ban is finally introduced

Jeff Whitley - My drink and drug hell

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Overdose theory on death at police HQ

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MP leads move to beat binge drinking

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Alcohol and family help

Booze blitz catches 1 in 10

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