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Lichfield dad lost taste and smell after Covid - but 'Willy Wonka-style chewing gum' changed everything

Dr Paul Wicks could eat the spiciest curries with no effect after losing his sense of taste and smell

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New UK weather maps turn red as Birmingham to see 28C heat

The Met Office has predicted 'fine weather' across the UK

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Arrests after gang of masked children rob victim in broad daylight in Midland town

Officers said the youths 'blocked' the victim's path before telling him to 'empty' his pockets

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Sick Midlands paedophile asked teen girls to meet him for sex

Sean Whiteman, 38, also sent the girls naked clips of himself

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Police urge victims to come forward after Channel 4 MAFS UK rape and sex misconduct allegations

Three women have alleged they were victims of sex offences while on the show

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Midlands restaurant out of pocket after 'conman booked whole place for bogus birthday party'

The boss of the restaurant said the incident has been reported to the authorities

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Channel 5 medical show filmed in Birmingham is 'not for the squeamish'

The series has returned to Channel 5 for a sixth instalment, this time filmed at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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The photos that proved Shrewsbury benefits cheat lied to DWP for £25k PIP

A judge said Helen Green was capable of a level of activity far beyond that detailed to the authorities

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M42 caravan crash live as lanes blocked after vehicle overturns near Redditch

Two of three lanes are currently blocked on the northbound carriageway after a caravan overturned

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Dad killed when 'tree collapsed on caravan in 90mph storm'

James Southey died as Storm Goretti took hold

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Midlands parents in court after 'underage son taken to Pakistan to get married'

The boy was married in an Islamic ceremony in Pakistan

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Reform UK councillor in Walsall suspended days after election says 'not the party I thought'

Councillor Robin Perry plans to appeal the decision

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Reform UK accused of ‘breaking tradition’ in appointing Walsall Mayor

Councillor Martin said 'if Reform had any respect for the town, they wouldn’t have done this'

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UK police force probing child sex abuse allegations over Epstein files

Officers are looking into non-recent reports in the wake of the release of the files

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Jury update in murder trial of Telford mum who fractured seven-week-old baby's skull

Sarah Ngaba, 32, is accused of murdering daughter Eliza Ngaba

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Former West Mercia Police PCSO jailed after sexual relationships with victims

Former Redditch PCSO Thomas Poole 'abused his position of trust'

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Emily Thornberry says 'whoever is the leader, we have to have a plan'

A Labour leadership bid could be on the horizon

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Shropshire Council confirms more than 120 Afghan nationals at RAF Cosford

Adults and children are currently being house at the RAF base

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Huge BBC Strictly Come Dancing announcement as new hosts named

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they were stepping down last year

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130mph Midlands motorway driver has smile wiped from his face

Exclusive figures reveal the worst examples of speeding on our roads