Gloucestershire businessman named in King's birthday honours

A Gloucestershire businessman has been awarded an MBE in the King's birthday honours list. Robert (Bob) Griffin, owner of trike manufacturer Tomcat, received the accolade for his contribution to engineering and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

Mr Griffin set up Tomcat 26 years ago to help people with learning or sensory impairments, including children, to cycle. He wanted to find a solution to help his son Tom who had Angelman’s syndrome - a disability that causes severe learning difficulties, sleep disturbance and poor coordination.

His first invention - the Carer Control system - was designed in 1997 and has revolutionised the cycling experience for thousands of individuals worldwide for over two decades. His later designs have opened countless opportu