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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The Gloucestershire law firm attracting the county's brightest legal stars

The Covid-19 pandemic didn't just change our view of where we can work, but where talented people want to work — and it got...
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Meet the Gloucestershire cyber security experts empowering SMEs through education

Dynamic Cheltenham-based cyber firm, North Green Security, is empowering employees and businesses through education, providing...
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Gloucestershire recruitment company is helping major UK insurance firm with its new apprenticeship drive

A major UK firm with millions of customers has launched a drive for new apprentices — and it has sought out a Gloucestershire...
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21 inspirational independent retailers in Gloucestershire

It's more important than ever to support independent retailers, with SoGlos putting together an eclectic selection of exciting and...
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Husband-and-wife-run vehicle repair firm named south west's best start-up

A vehicle repair business, launched in the Covid-19 pandemic by a husband and wife team from Gloucester, has won the consumer...
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It's here! The SoGlos Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2023

After months of research, and with the support of our fantastic partners, we can finally reveal the SoGlos Top 100 Businesses in...
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The Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2023

Welcome to the first ever SoGlos Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire list, ranking the county’s biggest firms by turnover and...
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SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 winners revealed

The wait is over! Find out who has won a coveted SGGLA at this year’s SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, proudly sponsored...
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Gloucester Rugby buys popular Kingsholm pub

A popular Kingsholm bar which has become a favourite with fans of Gloucester Rugby has been bought by the club.
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The extraordinary and inspiring story of the first Gloucestershire Young Carer

For the hundreds of young carers living in Gloucestershire, there will be many times when they might wonder when it's their turn...
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Two more exciting eateries announced for £3.5 million Gloucester Food Dock

Two new independent names are joining the growing menu of eateries lining up to tantalise tastebuds at the £3.5 million-plus...
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Shortlist revealed for SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2023

County companies can finally find out if they're in the running for the county's largest awards, as SoGlos reveals the official...
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New headquarters for Cheltenham Festivals set to open in 2024

One of the most exciting developments in Cheltenham — a new headquarters for the company that runs its famous festivals and a key...
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One of Gloucestershire’s oldest family firms hits record turnover

One of the county’s oldest family businesses, Watts of Lydney, has announced a near 20 per cent jump in turnover to over £52...
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Record crowds expected for women's rugby final at Kingsholm

When Gloucester-Hartpury RFC take on Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final at Kingshom stadium on Saturday 24 June 2023...
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Legendary Gloucestershire craft brewery up for sale

A brewery that has been a pioneer of craft beer in Gloucestershire for more than two decades — and remains a firm favourite with...
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QuoLux recognised as a 'force for good' by global B Corp movement

A company responsible for helping develop some of Gloucestershire’s foremost senior business leaders has achieved an accolade many...
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New boss of University of Gloucestershire named

The University of Gloucestershire has revealed the name of its new vice-chancellor who will take over from the long-serving...
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Judges compile the shortlist for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2023

The entries are in and the difficult task of deciding which businesses will be put forward for this year’s SoGlos Gloucestershire...
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Gloucestershire business lessons: The secret to three-times faster growth is surprising...

In the latest in our series revealing the lessons that have led to success for Gloucestershire business leaders, in partnership...
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Gloucestershire brewery wins gold at the 'Oscars for beer'

Stroud Brewery has another reason to raise a toast, after winning four gold awards at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards – the...
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Student's wild swimming business idea wins big cash investment

A student from Gloucestershire who dreamt up a business that helps improve the safety of wild swimmers has walked away with first...
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SoGlos Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2023 is coming soon

SoGlos will reveal the Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire for 2023 — showcasing the very biggest businesses in the county, this...
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Gloucestershire business appointments round-up: May 2023

From senior appointments at big hitting accountancy firms, new generations rising through the ranks at some of Gloucestershire's...
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£40 million aerospace factory opens in Gloucestershire

American engineering giant Moog has opened its new £40 million aerospace division headquarters in Tewkesbury, with general manager...
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Family firm breaks £100m turnover in its 50th year

When Terry Creed opened his first Linbar grocery store in Cheltenham with butcher Reg Pitt in the 1970s it was the beginning of...
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New Gloucestershire climbing centre confident phase two will go ahead

Owners of the new high ropes and activity tower 270 Climbing Park said they are confident phase two of the £7 million leisure park...
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The dos and don'ts of dismissing an employee, reveals Cheltenham law firm

One of the most challenging situations a manager will deal with is the dismissal of a member of staff. SoGlos spoke to Trula...
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'If you're standing still, you're going backwards' says one of the county's oldest law firms

Taking charge after more than two decades at a firm that has been around since 1857 are unlikely ingredients for change, but...
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Leading Cheltenham cyber firms elevate the county's profile with Portuguese partnership

What started as a fact-finding mission to a Lisbon business community ahead of Gloucestershire's Golden Valley Development has...