A former RAF Flying Officer, who was made redundant in 2011 as result of cuts to the ministry of defence's budget, has become the latest addition to the Revive! franchise network.

Kiri Chiakli had served in the RAF for seven years when he was given notice of redundancy in September. When he discovered that he would not be able to retrain for another role in the service, he opted to become the Revive! franchise owner for Kings Lynn and the surrounding area.

Chiakli said: "I had time to look at various options and decided to go with Revive! because it is a very professional company and offers the best training compared to other franchises in similar sectors.

"I liked the fact that Revive! has led the way in getting Automotive Technician accreditation for cosmetic SMART repairs. I have very high standards and wanted to be involved with a top quality business." Revive! franchise owners specialise in repairing minor damage and scuffs on vehicles and alloy wheels.