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She cried for him to stop - but Superdry co-founder James Holder carried on raping her

Multi-millionaire James Holder, 54, had gone back to his victim's home uninvited after a night in Cheltenham, and attacked her after waking from a short nap on her bed

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Thug who punched grandad outside Midland pub convicted of manslaughter

David Darke had been enjoying a Christmas night out when he was attacked by Nathan Gothard

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Six arrested and sword recovered as armed police rush to Birmingham scene

Officers including firearms and a police dog team attended and arrested half a dozen people on suspicion of violent disorder

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Mattress toppers issued urgent recall over FIRE risk

The toppers could catch on fire when exposed to an ignition source.

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BT brings back major service for millions of customers years after it was axed

The service shut down nearly three years ago

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Huge blaze breaks out at Aston business as 20 firefighters battle inferno after 'explosion'

Furniture and wooden pallets went up in flames following an 'explosion'

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Rachel Reeves rule means state pensioners will 'lose money'

Around 600,000 more over-65s set to be impacted by controversial tax rules

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'Much-loved' graduate, 24, left to die in Royal Oldham Hospital corridor as staff use 'unconnected' oxygen mask

A nurse 'didn't know' why she gave her a disconnected mask and accepted she shouldn't have done it

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'Arrogant' Midlands drug dealer found with Kinder egg full of cocaine in underwear 'thought he was untouchable'

'Jobless' Christopher Dixon was also claiming benefits as he supplied cocaine across three counties

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Aston building blaze live as firefighters battle inferno after 'explosion'

Four fire crews have rushed to a burning property near Lichfield Road

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Body found in search for missing Tamworth teenage girl

Her death is not being treated as suspicious however a referral is being made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after previous police contact

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Poundstretcher close to administration unless restructure saves 300 shops

They have "no choice" but to consider the option

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Woman rushed to hospital after four-car crash near Solihull pub as road shuts

Police sealed off Clopton Crescent following the smash

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Midlands tool thief found clambering on car bonnet with police dog 'locked onto his foot'

Burglar John Foster had an unexpected meeting with PD Max as he targeted a house that was under renovation

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From Woodgate Valley to Erdington - Council's mobile tip truck locations for next week released

The timetable and location for the council's tip trucks has been released

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Martin Lewis urges anyone who's moved house or changed job to check for £10,000 boost

One viewer uncovered £45,000

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Bristol mum's 'ultimate sacrifice' to save child in house explosion

Joanne Shaw, known as Jo, was a devoted Bristol mother killed in a house explosion

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Smethwick brothel raid unearths massive cigarette haul and deadly weapons

Three people are in custody after officers raided the address on Bearwood Road

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Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest ‘no trains’ warning after Europa League semi-final

Football fans using the railway network to get to and from Villa Park have been warned about limited services to one destination post the Europa League match

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DWP handing people with 12 heart conditions up to £764 in May - full list

DWP data shows heart conditions are among the ailments which qualify for Personal Independence Payments (PIP).