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Andrew Merrell

Andrew 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.

Julian Dunkerton's Lucky Onion Group to sell Gloucestershire pubs
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Julian Dunkerton's Lucky Onion Group to sell Gloucestershire pubs

The Lucky Onion Group, owned by Superdry founder Julian Dunkerton, is to sell some of its pubs and hotels to major pub chain...
Law firm to teach courses at Gloucestershire’s new construction school
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Law firm to teach courses at Gloucestershire’s new construction school

Cheltenham law firm, BPE, is set to deliver two new training courses at Gloucestershire’s new multi-million-pound construction...
How to overcome the challenges of recruiting and job hunting in 2022
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How to overcome the challenges of recruiting and job hunting in 2022

After one of the most challenging years for businesses seeking new staff, SoGlos spoke to recruitment experts Hooray about how the...
Applications open for new operations and IT degree apprenticeships
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Applications open for new operations and IT degree apprenticeships

New operations and IT degree apprenticeships have been unveiled by the University of Gloucestershire, in partnership with one of...
Investment firms buys second Gloucester industrial estate for £10.4 million
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Investment firms buys second Gloucester industrial estate for £10.4 million

A Covent Garden-based investment firm which last year bought £13 million-plus of Gloucester commercial property has come back for...
Future confirmed for GFirst LEP
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Future confirmed for GFirst LEP

After a long few months waiting to hear its fate, the future of GFirst LEP, the most powerful business voice in Gloucestershire,...
Record revenue for engineering giant Renishaw
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Record revenue for engineering giant Renishaw

Gloucestershire engineering giant and major county employer, Renishaw, has reported record revenue for its last six months of...
Medieval tiled floor is uncovered at £107 million Gloucester development
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Medieval tiled floor is uncovered at £107 million Gloucester development

Archaeologists working to clear the way for the multi-million pound The Forum development in Gloucester have discovered a largely...
Grant of up to £6,000 still available for businesses affected by omicron
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Grant of up to £6,000 still available for businesses affected by omicron

All of Gloucestershire’s local authorities are still offering grants to businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector affected...
Janes Pantry opens its new £300,000 bakery and café
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Janes Pantry opens its new £300,000 bakery and café

Gloucestershire business Janes Pantry has officially opened its 11th bakery and café – and the new Twigworth venue is its biggest...
‘Unlimited demand’ drives launch of new Gloucestershire fintech business
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‘Unlimited demand’ drives launch of new Gloucestershire fintech business

Demand for one of its specialist services, has led to Stroud firm BookCheck launching a new financial technology business to cope...
16 inspiring property developments in Gloucestershire
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16 inspiring property developments in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is an amazing place to build, buy and develop property – even throughout the Covid-19 pandemic – and to celebrate...
Gloucestershire business appointments round-up: January 2022
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Gloucestershire business appointments round-up: January 2022

From a new management team at Five Valleys in Stroud to the boss of St James’s Place stepping down and the Dean of Gloucester...
9 rapidly expanding Gloucestershire businesses
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9 rapidly expanding Gloucestershire businesses

Despite the impact of the pandemic, some Gloucestershire businesses have expanded at an astonishing rate – with acquisitions, huge...
Work on Ecotricity’s new football stadium and business park development in Gloucestershire could start in spring
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Work on Ecotricity’s new football stadium and business park development in Gloucestershire could start in spring

Ecotricity has submitted ‘revisited plans’ for its long-awaited Eco Park development, a new football stadium and business park in...
High-profile speakers named for Gloucestershire apprenticeship event
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High-profile speakers named for Gloucestershire apprenticeship event

Businesses, organisations and anyone interested in the potential of apprenticeships are invited to attend a National...
Gloucestershire recruitment company launches new service for firms looking to fill senior roles
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Gloucestershire recruitment company launches new service for firms looking to fill senior roles

After two years of economic uncertainty, the jobs market remains challenging, but Gloucestershire recruitment firm Hooray has good...
Gloucestershire fashion house amasses a 2,000-strong social media army
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Gloucestershire fashion house amasses a 2,000-strong social media army

Founder and boss of Superdry, Julian Dunkerton, has revealed the Gloucestershire fashion house has gathered a 2,000-strong army of...
Gloucestershire puts its case to Government to be crowned the UK cyber capital
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Gloucestershire puts its case to Government to be crowned the UK cyber capital

Gloucestershire put its case to be crowned the UK’s cyber capital directly to the minister for media, data and digital...
Unilever confirms jobs at its Gloucestershire ice cream factory are safe
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Unilever confirms jobs at its Gloucestershire ice cream factory are safe

After announcing dramatic plans to shed 1,500 staff, consumer giant Unilever has confirmed that 300-plus jobs at its Walls Ice...
Gloucestershire organisations receive a boost from HRH The Princess Royal
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Gloucestershire organisations receive a boost from HRH The Princess Royal

One of Gloucestershire’s biggest businesses and one of its best-loved charities had their good work celebrated with a visit from...
CEO of leading Cheltenham technology firm announces her departure
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CEO of leading Cheltenham technology firm announces her departure

It’s all change at Bamboo Technology, as Lorrin White shares her decision to leave the board and announces her replacement as CEO...
Award-winning Cheltenham digital marketing agency is sold
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Award-winning Cheltenham digital marketing agency is sold

A Queen’s Award-winning, Cheltenham-based digital marketing business with 20 staff and a £6 million turnover has announced its...
Major Gloucestershire firm is set for a management buyout
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Major Gloucestershire firm is set for a management buyout

A majority stake in one of Gloucestershire’s most successful family businesses, which trains scores of electrical apprentices...
New support grant for Tewkesbury businesses affected by Omicron
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New support grant for Tewkesbury businesses affected by Omicron

A new grant is available aimed at supporting businesses in the Tewkesbury borough financially impacted by the Covid-19 Omicron...
Court decision unlocking 10,000 homes development near Tewkesbury could face a new challenge
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Court decision unlocking 10,000 homes development near Tewkesbury could face a new challenge

A High Court decision to allow a bridge to be built over the railway near Tewkesbury, helping to unlock the door to a 10,000-home...
Gloucestershire dental manufacturer wins £472,000 to help fight against the pandemic
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Gloucestershire dental manufacturer wins £472,000 to help fight against the pandemic

Nearly half a million pounds has been given to Gloucestershire’s Prima Dental Group to develop new technology to improve the...
New railway bridge keeps multi-million pound Stroudwater Canal restoration on track
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New railway bridge keeps multi-million pound Stroudwater Canal restoration on track

A major project to replace a Gloucestershire railway bridge within seven days to allow boats on the Stroudwater Canal to pass...
Hazlewoods has its best annual results in the company’s 100-year history
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Hazlewoods has its best annual results in the company’s 100-year history

The corporate finance team at Gloucestershire accountants Hazlewoods is celebrating after announcing it advised on transactions...
Everything you need to know about the Cyber Essentials scheme
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Everything you need to know about the Cyber Essentials scheme

With the government’s National Cyber Security Centre set to update the Cyber Essentials scheme in January 2022, IT support...