Andrew Merrell

Andrew was SoGlos Business Editor from January 2021 to July 2023 and has reported on Gloucestershire for more than two decades, much of that covering the county’s business community. Beginning as a journalist on local newspapers, he has edited regional and Gloucestershire business magazines and websites, has ran his own business and remains enthralled by and dedicated to championing the county.

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BPE’s part in sale of upmarket underwear business

Upmarket underwear brand Derriere Equestrian has been sold to an ambassador for jewellery business The Wild Horse Club, thanks to...

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The new star of British cycling will line up in Gloucestershire for Tour of Britain

*Please note, the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain has been cancelled as the UK observes a period of national...

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Gloucester Food Dock reveals two new businesses joining the development

Two more names have joined the stable of exciting independent food and drink businesses that will make up Gloucester Food Dock, as...

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Gloucestershire business lessons: Passion and ambition are key – relationships are paramount

In the third of our business lessons interview series, in partnership with Nimble Elearning, SoGlos speaks to Sarah Bryars, chief...

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Firm makes ‘truly carbon zero’ engine fuel from fish farm waste

A ‘100 per cent sustainable' engine fuel made by fish farm waste from a Gloucestershire family business marks an important stage...

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Buyers are already circling new Gloucester city centre apartments

Just days after it was revealed the first 19 apartments were about to go on sale in the £107 million The Forum development in...

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No. 131 The Promenade in Cheltenham reveals new plans to extend its outdoor dining area

Cheltenham's No. 131 and 133 The Promenade has revealed designs to extend its outdoor dining facilities – both in the short and...

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7 inspiring low carbon-conscious Gloucestershire science and technology businesses

Gloucestershire’s economy is a rich rainbow of sectors, but the knowledge driving many of the best firms comes from two key areas...

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Gloucestershire business appointments round-up: August 2022

From a new MD at a fast-growing bookkeeping firm and a new team at Savills in Cheltenham, to a former marine made head chef at a...

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Multi-million investment continues to drive growth at Ripjar

Software firm Ripjar has revealed it saw turnover rise 12 per cent through 2021 to £8.86 million – before it had even even started...

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£70 million 300-home Gloucester Railway Station scheme moves forward

Developer Eutopia Homes says confidence in Gloucester is behind its decision to progress plans for 300 new homes next to...

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New partnership flags rising star in Gloucestershire's cyber sector

Businesses and public bodies involved in legitimate online investigations and profiling will have better protection from the...

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EXCLUSIVE: Landmark 10-storey tower planned for Gloucester Quays

Downings Tower, a new 10-storey development could become a new gateway to Gloucester Quays from the south, with ambitious plans to...

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Golf day will bring Gloucestershire businesses together

In the second of our series supporting businesses getting back to enjoying face-to-face socials, SoGlos is teaming up with...

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Iconic Cheltenham restaurant The Daffodil has announced its closure

Known for its stylish art deco interior and classic food, The Daffodil in Cheltenham has announced its closure with immediate...

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Cotswold Farm Park will harvest the power of the sun to fend off energy price rises

With businesses UK-wide concerned about rising energy prices, Cotswold Farm Park has called on the expertise of a Gloucestershire...

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Forest of Dean-based Lucozade maker sees £60 million rise in revenues

A major Forest of Dean employer and manufacturer of the popular Lucozade drink has revealed a strong recovery from the worst of...

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£12.5 million plans to transform Gloucester’s Greyfriars Quarter unveiled

An ambitious scheme to transform an historic quarter of Gloucester city centre has been revealed, with a bid for £12.5 million of...

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New £20 million park and ride for Cheltenham gets the go-ahead

A £20 million scheme to transform Cheltenham’s Arle Court Park and Ride into a new 'transport hub' with nearly 1,000 new parking...

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Lucy Phelps: A day in the life of an Ultra engineer

She excelled at school, fell out of love with study in sixth form and stepped away from the university route to work before an...

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A new generation is in charge at one of Gloucestershire’s most successful family firms...

In business for 90-plus years, family firm GR Lane Health Products (Lanes Health) has a new executive chairman and if anyone...

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16 inspirational people in manufacturing and engineering in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is blessed with engineering and manufacturing talent, from incredible businesses big and small, to those who run...

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Lanes Health

G.R. Lane Health Products Ltd, Sisson Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0GR

Family business Lanes Health can trace its Gloucestershire roots back four generations to 1930 and today is one of the foremost...

Gloucestershire College is the first in the country to switch to 100 per cent renewable energy

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