Linda Ram

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Solihull Observer •

Schoolboy returns to classroom after wheelchair donated

A YOUNG leukemia patient has returned to the classroom thanks to a charity which offers help not provided by the authorities.

Lewis Kedwards was left unable to walk the 25 minutes to or from school or the trips between lessons due to his treatment.

His mum, Sam, managed to get Lewis a free wheelchair but a wheel fell off leaving them in the same position as before.

After hearing about his plight, Tamworth charity, Help Us Help Others, offered to buy Lewis a wheelchair that he can use to get h

Finalists revealed in West Midlands business’s £10k charity SOS appeal

Hundreds of charities and organisations across the region entered the competition, which will see Embello carry out a complete rebrand for the winners in an exciting 48-hour challenge.

Of the many applicants, five chosen finalists were invited to Embello HQ in Tamworth to pitch for the £10,000 prize pot, which could include the creation of logos, signage, printed promotional materials, vehicle graphics and branded clothing.

Kyle said: “I’m always in awe of the amount of great work that is carr
Logistics Voices •

Green logistics firm helps digital revolution of global supply chain processes


• Green Leaves Logistics helps pilot new FIATA paperless Bill of Lading
• Solution now available to International Federation of Freight Forwarders members worldwide
• This will result in significant savings in paper and courier journeys

A Birmingham-based green logistics provider has played a part in developing a pioneering new system which represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of global supply chain processes.

Green Leaves Logistics – which helps transport firms offset
Business Mondays •

Business Started by 17-Year-Old Celebrates Move to Much Larger Premises

An award-winning Tamworth printing and branding company, which was started by a teenaged entrepreneur, is opening a second, much larger, premises in the town.

The move will be celebrated with a community day for customers, local businesses and charity groups on Friday, July 8, from 2pm to 6pm.

Embello has taken on an additional unit in the Tame Valley industrial park which is eight times bigger than its existing offices in Claymore and will allow the company to produce up to 100,000 items per
Business Mondays •

Tamworth Networking Group Relaunches with New Venue and New Host

A popular and well-established networking group in Tamworth is relaunching with a new venue and a new host – and local businesses are invited to the free launch event next month to find out more.

From Monday, July 4, FindaBiz Networking Tamworth will move to Christopher’s Restaurant and the Peel Hotel in Aldergate for its monthly meetings.

Existing members and visitors will be welcomed by new host Fritha Stuttard of Fritha Stuttard Social, who has been a member of the group for several years a
Business Mondays •

From Garden Shed to FEBE Growth 100 – How Clothing Business Made its Millions

A West Midlands’ company which has made its millions selling a wide range of licensed products from Minecraft T-shirts to Pusheen pyjamas, has been recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing private businesses.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Tamworth, Vanilla Underground designs, manufactures and sells premium clothing, gifts and accessories, distributing to 140+ countries around the world.

The business, founded and run by husband-and-wife team Jason and Deniz Yarnell, recently shipped it

Dancer, 10, earns coveted place at Royal Ballet School

Beau, currently at St Michael’s CofE Primary, will spend the next three years training at the Royal Ballet School’s White Lodge in Richmond Park, before having to audition again to secure his place for school years 10 and 11.

After this, Beau was asked to a preliminary audition in front of a panel of judges. He was then invited to the ‘finals’ where he danced his way through two days of auditions in front of the Artistic Director and senior staff.

Beau said: “I was over the moon to find out I
Business Mondays •

Pocket Money Job Sowed the Seeds of Success for Award-winning Young Entrepreneur

The grass definitely is always greener for a Kingsbury entrepreneur who has turned his pocket money hobby into a successful award-winning business.

The seeds were sown for Kingsbury Lawn Care when 28-year-old Jack Chapman was just 15 years old and mowing lawns in the North Warwickshire village.

Now he employs three members of staff, specialising in lawn treatments and renovations at almost 900 homes across much of the West Midlands.

Kingsbury Lawn Care’s success has just been rewarded with a

Welcome to Transforming Tamworth | transformtamworth

Tamworth Borough Council is working towards a new vision to restore Tamworth town centre as the beating heart of the community; a place that people want to visit, rather than a place they have to visit.

We know consumer habits and needs have changed, and as a result town centres have changed. Through widespread engagement and consultation, we know people want a place to relax, to eat and drink, to be entertained and to enjoy activities with friends and families in pleasant surroundings.

This i

Pandemic recovery plans to be discussed by Cabinet | Tamworth Borough Council

Members of Tamworth Borough Council’s Cabinet will meet next week to discuss a range of measures being proposed to ensure the authority remains fit for the future, while protecting vital services for the town’s residents as we look to recovery from the pandemic.

The global public health crisis has had a huge financial impact on councils, organisations and businesses across the country and the same is true for Tamworth Borough Council. This additional financial burden came at a time when council

Harpenden Crest

Collingwood Lighting has an extensive range of landscape lighting which brings warmth and interest to gardens of all shapes and sizes. We work with a variety of installers who favour Collingwood Lighting due to the quality and standard of the products and the technical support available from the Collingwood team.



Crest Power specialises in transforming property through electrical design by creating bespoke, individual compositions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. This
Lichfield Live® •

Lichfield business celebrates after scooping national award

Legionella and Fire Safe Services scooped a silver award at the National Building and Construction Awards in London

The accolade was in recognition of a £2.5million programme of work carried out at a 13-storey apartment building in Castle Bromwich which is home to 50 families and individuals.

“Winning this prestigious award is a huge recognition for every single member of the team and their contributions to the business. “From starting less than six years ago to being recognised at a national

New tool helps businesses calculate and offset carbon impact | GBCC

Businesses can now easily work out the carbon impact of their shipments using a new free online calculator, launched by logistics software development company CocoonFMS Ltd.

The CocoonCarbon tool enables businesses to measure their Carbon Footprint and estimate the carbon, nitrogen oxide and particle matter emissions of an entire journey from door to door, through road, sea and air travel.

Enhanced subscription-based versions of the software also calculate the exact number of trees needed to o
FORWARDER magazine •

Green logistics firm helps digital revolution of global supply chain processes


• None Solution now available to International Federation of Freight Forwarders members worldwide
• None This will result in significant savings in paper and courier journeys

A Birmingham-based green logistics provider has played a part in developing a pioneering new system which represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of global supply chain processes.

Green Leaves Logistics – which helps transport firms offset their carbon footprint – assisted the International Federatio

Family run accountancy firm celebrates 30 years in business | GBCC

A Tamworth accountancy firm has celebrated a milestone 30 years in business with a special party at Drayton Manor Park for its many loyal clients and friends.

Thomas & Co Accountants LLP, which is run by mother and son team Angela Wheeler and Danny Thomas, marked the occasion with around 130 people who have supported the business over the years.

Angela started the company on December 1 1991, when she was just 22 years old and had a nine-month-old son to look after – that same son who is now a

Huge three-week festival of sport and entertainment coming to Tamworth Castle Grounds this summer | visittamworth

A bumper three-week line-up of entertainment, live music and sports is being planned for Tamworth Castle Grounds this summer, promising daily fun for all the family.

The programme, called ‘Castle Summer Fest’, will take place from July 22 to August 13. It will include three large concerts by world famous artists, smaller live music shows, screenings, broadcasts, a whole host of sports events and demonstrations, the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle course, a silent disco, mass bingo, a 5K fun ru

EV charging company expands amid electric car boom | GBCC

Business continues to boom at a Midlands-based car charging company, The Car Charging Company, driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles.

As a result, The Car Charging Company has been able to take on new staff and improve its service to offer the whole installation process from groundworks to software solutions.

In February, the company had a record month and further growth is on the cards.

By partnering with other local businesses and taking advantage of software systems, The Car C

Hundreds engage with Tamworth town centre campaign | transformtamworth

Hundreds of people have so far engaged with a new campaign which seeks to explore how Tamworth town centre can evolve and grow for the future.

Tamworth Borough Council is asking businesses, residents and visitors to come forward with positive, viable ideas about what the town could and should offer to ensure it is a thriving, successful place that people want to visit.

Since the launch of ‘Tamworth… What’s Next?’ less than two weeks ago, the campaign has reached tens of thousands of people on

Delight as Tamworth awarded game-changing £21.65m for town centre regeneration | transformtamworth

Tamworth Borough Council has been awarded an incredible £21.65m from the Future High Streets Fund which will be used to deliver the biggest transformation to Tamworth town centre in a generation.

The award, from the Government’s £1bn fund to renew and reshape town centres, will deliver a number of projects designed to create a town centre that meets the needs of 21st century residents, shoppers and visitors.

It will bring town centre landowners, businesses, councils and other partners together
Business In The Midlands •

Treating lawns in the Midlands stands businessman in good stead to run the London Marathon

Walking hundreds of miles up and down gardens across the West Midlands has helped a Kingsbury business owner prepare to take on the 2022 London Marathon this weekend.

Jack Chapman will be running for Cancer Research UK in memory of his two grandfathers, who both had a hand in the success of his company, Kingsbury Lawn Care.

And as well as putting in more than 500 miles of training runs this year, Jack’s work as a lawn treatment expert has also stood him in good stead for the epic 26.2-mile cha
Business In The Midlands •

Tamworth entrepreneur on top of the world after gruelling charity challenge

A Tamworth businessman is on top of the world after reaching the summit of one of Europe’s tallest mountains in a gruelling charity challenge.

Kyle Raffo, who founded printing and branding firm Embello when he was just 17, scaled the intimidating heights of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps last week to help raise funds for a local charity.

After a physically demanding and technical expedition involving rope climbs, leaping through the air to catch ladders, at times hanging on for dear life and

Tamworth company's rise from garden shed to making millions

Vanilla Underground, based in Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, designs, manufactures and sells premium clothing, gifts and accessories, distributing to more than 140 countries around the world.

The business, founded and run by husband-and-wife team Jason and Deniz Yarnell, recently shipped its four millionth product worldwide and is on track for a £20 million turnover.

It employs more than 50 members of staff, sending out several thousand items every day.

Vanilla Underground’s rapid success
The Business Magazine •

Businesses invited to free launch of new Kent networking group

A networking group for Kent business leaders is being launched this week.

Businesses of all types and sizes are invited to the launch of the brand new group FindaBiz Networking in Tonbridge. Attendance to the launch event is free of charge.

FindaBiz Networking is expanding into Kent with a free launch event from 6pm on Tuesday, May 17, at the new £10m Civic Centre in Southborough, which will be home to the club.

The group is being hosted by new FindaBiz franchisee and Tonbridge sales and lett
Business Mondays •

Midlands tech firm brings Coleshill history to life with AR heritage trail

History has been brought to life in a North Warwickshire town thanks to an augmented reality trail created by Tamworth emerging technology specialists, Enlighten AR.

Visitors to Coleshill can now go on a journey through 1000 years of the town’s history, guided by the legendary dandy highwayman, Jack O’Watton, who springs to life from a ‘Wanted’ poster.

Suzanne and Billy Edwards from Enlighten AR worked with North Warwickshire Borough Council and Coleshill Town Council to deliver the trail in c

Businesses invited to free launch event for new Telford networking group

Midlands-based FindaBiz Networking is expanding into Telford with a free launch celebration event at 6pm on March 21 at the Tile Press Café in the Maws Craft Centre, which will be home to the new club.

Franchisee and local accountant, Flo Chadaway, has been a member of FindaBiz for two years, and wanted to bring this relaxed, fun, and highly effective model of networking, to her home town.

Flo, who runs Spring Accountancy Services, said: “I love the format of FindaBiz Networking and it’s been

Castle Howard

Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, famed for its pivotal role in TV’s Brideshead Revisited, attracts thousands of visitors each year with many of them making a beeline for the magnificent chapel.



For the past 140 years, the chapel has been largely untouched and remained a sombre sanctuary with its many unique features unseen by the visiting public. According to owner, the Right Hon. Simon Howard, ‘it has long been our ambition to install brighter lighting to highlight the ornate interior. How
UK Haulier •

Green Leaves Logistics firm helps digital revolution of global supply chain processes

A Birmingham-based green logistics provider has played a part in developing a pioneering new system which represents a significant milestone in the digital revolution of global supply chain processes.

Green Leaves Logistics – which helps transport firms offset their carbon footprint – assisted the International Federation of Freight Forwarders (FIATA) in the testing and development of a brand new paperless Bill of Lading solution.

The long-desired, more efficient, greener solution to the FIATA