Work under way at Midlands Air Ambulance's Cosford base

Now a company has stepped forward to fund a memorial garden at emergency service's new base on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border where loved ones can be remembered.

Oswestry based Aico pioneers home life safety products, and its managing director Neal Hooper said they are proud to be partnering with the charity and funding the memorial garden.

Mr Hooper said: "Knowing the vital work the charity carries out, it is important that businesses support this charity, and help save lives.”

Pam Hodgetts, corporate partnerships manager for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “From the very beginning of our partnership with Aico Ltd, the fire protection firm has proved it is truly in the business of saving lives.

“In addition to Aico providing its staff with membership to our Lifesaving Lottery scheme, it’s funding a safe space for our visitors to enjoy the scenery surrounding our new facility.”

The new headquarters building has been designed to help secure the future of the charity’s pre-hospital emergency service.

It will include space for two of the charity’s three helicopters, with two helipads and space for the service’s rapid response vehicles.

In addition, the bespoke build will host a clinical training and simulation centre, research and development facilities, charity offices and a warehouse for charity vehicles and storage.

There will also be space to host fundraising events and meetings. To embrace its rural surroundings, the facility has been designed to sit behind areas of woodland and forest, and will include two gardens, including one open to the public as a memorial garden.

To find out more visit midlandsairambulance.com/corporate and follow the organisation on social media.