Walsall Mini mart loses licence after illicit cigarettes found and alcohol sold to kids

Black CountryWalsallUnderage volunteers were able to buy a bottle of WKD Blue06:30, 11 Aug 2026A Walsall convenience store had its licence axed after it sold alcohol to kids and illicit cigarettes were found on site.‌Walsall councillors decided to revoke the premises licence at Blakenall Mini Mart, Barracks Lane, on Monday, August 10.‌READ MORE: Satellite reveals Birmingham park's old secrets - learn how it shaped a neighbourhood‌Members of the licensing committee heard how a bottle of WKD Blue was sold to underage volunteers in July 2025 without any requests for ID, while a member of the Trading Standards team was also in the store.In May 2026, the council department seized 960 cigarettes and 3.1 kilograms of tobacco from the premises.Councillors also heard that on two occasions, in June