Rapist plied woman with drugs and drink before rape jailed
Connor Ratcliffe, 30, plied a woman with alcohol and cocaine on a night out in Warwick before raping her in a secluded car park. He was jailed for seven and a half years.
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Arctic Angels Raise £23k+ for Sue Ryder in Finland
Six fundraisers from Whittlesey raised over £23,000 for Sue Ryder by completing a challenging Arctic trek in Finland, including snowshoeing and ice dips.
Glow for Havens Returns: Walk for Hospice Care
Havens Hospices brings back Glow for Havens on Sept 19. Join a 5K or 12.5K walk to raise funds for families with incurable conditions. Tickets from £12.
10-Year-Old Dribbles Football 10 Miles for Team
Eden Ashworth, 10, dribbled a football 10 miles over Easter, raising £500 for her football team's equipment. The Mayor of Rochdale awarded her a Mayoral Appreciation Award.
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Golf Captain's £23K Donation to Children's Hospice
Maesdu Golf Club captain Shaun Davies raised £11,500 for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, which was doubled to £23,000 through a match-funded campaign, supporting the hospice that cared for his daughter.
Mum and Daughter Hit by Car in Montenegro, Family Seeks Help
A £40,000 fundraising appeal has been launched to repatriate a Worcester mother and daughter after they were hit by a car in Montenegro, suffering life-changing injuries.
Half of UK adults think working animals are a thing of the past
A poll reveals 59% rarely see working animals, yet donkeys, rats, and falcons still perform vital roles globally. Many Brits are unaware of their contributions.
Penarth Event Raises £5,000 for Gaza Charities
A community event at Paget Rooms raised £5,000 for Gaza charities, featuring music, food, and a raffle. Funds support maternity care, prosthetics, and rehabilitation.
Tesco Donation Boosts Down's Syndrome Support in Lancashire
Tesco staff and customers raised £1,500 for the East Lancashire Down's Syndrome Support Group through fundraising events, including a fun day, concert, and Easter egg donations.
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Run for Rowcroft: Support Hospice Care Through Running
Rowcroft Hospice invites South Devon runners of all abilities to join Run for Rowcroft, with events from 5ks to marathons, raising funds for local patients and families.
Birmingham abuse survivor warns employers
A Birmingham domestic abuse survivor calls for mandatory employer training, as UK businesses urged to do more five years after the Domestic Abuse Act.
Sacked Morrisons Manager Thanks Walsall Protest Crowd
Sean Egan, 46, dismissed after 29 years for confronting a shoplifter, thanked supporters at a Walsall protest. He is taking his case to an employment tribunal.
Six Arrested in West Midlands Drug Raids
West Midlands Police arrested five men and one woman in drug raids across Dudley and Sandwell, seizing drugs, counterfeit goods, and electronics.
Woman Arrested After Puppy Swallows 55 Crack Rocks
A woman was arrested in Brazil after her 3-month-old French bulldog, Antonieta, ingested 55 crack cocaine rocks, leading to charges of animal cruelty and drug trafficking.
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Kate Cassidy: 'I Want to Start Dating Again' After Liam Payne's Death
Kate Cassidy, Liam Payne's girlfriend, reveals she's ready to date again 18 months after his tragic death. She shares her journey of grief and love.
Packed airport Wetherspoons at 4am shocks influencer
An Australian travel influencer was amazed to find Gatwick Airport's Wetherspoons packed at 4am, calling it a 'very British sight'. The viral video shows queues and full tables.
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Birmingham Couple Banned for Life Over 90 Rabbits Dumped
A Birmingham couple who abandoned 90 rabbits in a Worcestershire woodland have been banned from keeping animals for life and given suspended sentences.
Nurse's Partner Skydives for NICU Appeal
Joe Seggie completed a 15,000 ft skydive to raise funds for a new incubator at Stepping Hill Hospital, thanking the NICU team for saving his daughter Lilah.
Solihull man aims for world record in microphone costume
Dan Hudson, 39, from Solihull, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for fastest marathon dressed as a microphone at the London Marathon to raise funds for Marie Curie.
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Inside Birmingham Dogs Home: Hope Not Waiting
A visit to Birmingham Dogs Home reveals a place where dogs are known, loved, and cared for with stubborn hope. Meet Lorna, Joey, Roy, and Stockton.
Meldreth Care Home Raises £3,300 for Alzheimer's Society
Aurora Meldreth Manor School and Orchard Manor Care Home have raised over £3,300 for the Alzheimer's Society through five years of Elf Day fundraising.
Knitting Nannas Craft Elephants for Wildlife SOS
Residents at Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn-by-the-Sea are knitting woolly elephants to raise funds for Wildlife SOS, supporting rescued elephants in India. The group has sold a dozen so far and continues crafting.
Cambridge Team Trek Great Wall for New Hospitals
A team from Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust will trek 50km on the Great Wall of China next month, raising funds for two pioneering hospitals in Cambridge.
West Brom Deducted Two Points for PSR Breach
West Brom have been deducted two points for breaching EFL financial rules, dropping back into relegation danger in the Championship with two games left.
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Bronglais Staff Raise £2,505 Climbing Three Welsh Peaks
Staff from Bronglais Hospital's Hepatology Unit climbed Cadair Idris, Snowdon, and Pen Y Fan in 23 hours, raising £2,505.19 for liver health education and outreach.
Midlands Couple Dumps 90 Rabbits in Woods; Many Die
Kevin Lewis and Michelle Deakin dumped 90 rabbits in Chaddesley Wood, Kidderminster. 23 were found dead. Both received suspended sentences and animal ownership bans.
Candlelighters Marks 50 Years with 'Pick Your 50' Challenge
Candlelighters, a Yorkshire charity supporting children with cancer, launches a 'Pick Your 50' challenge for its 50th anniversary. Supporters can run, bake, or walk to raise funds.
Drug dealer demanded payment after mum's overdose death
Reece Webb, 27, supplied cocaine to Mandy Bond, who died of an overdose. He told her family she still owed him money, even after learning of her death.
Parkinson's Skateboarder Raises Over £1,200 for Charity
Philip Brown, 58, from Newton-le-Willows, raised £1,237 for Parkinson's UK by completing ten skateboard tricks, more than double his target.
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Oddfellows Raise £3,000 for Air Ambulance and Macmillan
A Mid-Staffordshire friendship group raised nearly £3,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support through events and donations.
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