Man on Trial Denies Rape and Exploitation of Runaway Teen, Calls Allegations a 'Setup' Tuesday, November 25, 2025 exploitation rape trial birmingham runaway allegations hotel witness testimony court Arqash Zaffar, 41, faces a trial at Birmingham Crown Court accused of exploiting and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl who had run away from a care home. Zaffar admits picking up the girl in Birmingham in July 2019 and … Read More
Premier Inn Hockley Heath Set for Significant Expansion with 14 New Rooms Wednesday, November 5, 2025 premierinn solihull hockleyheath hotel expansion planning accommodation hospitality whitbread development Solihull council planners have approved a major expansion project for Premier Inn’s hotel located on Stratford Road in Hockley Heath. The budget hotel chain’s existing 77-bedroom facility will increase to 91 bedrooms … Read More