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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11 tips to help you choose the best IT support company for your business

You might be the foremost expert in your field, but when that’s not IT and you need your business to run like clockwork, how do...
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Weird Fish lands significant growth online through the pandemic

Gloucestershire clothing brand Weird Fish’s shops may have been closed through much of the pandemic, but it didn’t stop it netting...
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‘D-Day’ for Stroud with Five Valley’s Shopping Centre reopening

It is difficult to sum up how important retail reopening is for Stroud’s Five Valleys shopping centre and its businesses, but...
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Gloucestershire declared ‘strongest area for local business in the UK’

The UK arm of a fast-growing European fintech firm has crunched the numbers and declared Gloucestershire is the UK county most...
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Sixty new jobs as multi-million pound leisure park reaches for 2022 opening

After finally getting the go ahead for his multi-million pound investment the boss of a new climbing-focused leisure centre...
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Hydrogen-electric powered aircraft firm backed by Bill Gates moves to Gloucestershire

Backed by Bill Gates, millions of pounds of government money, and GFirst LEP, a firm developing the world’s first commercial...
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One of the first independent accountancy firms specialising in cryptocurrency launches in Gloucestershire

A pioneering firm of accountants from Gloucestershire has launched a dedicated business specialising in cryptocurrency and...
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Expanding accountancy and law firm takes over Stroud tax business

An ambitious accountancy and law firm has announced the takeover of a Gloucestershire tax specialist just days after opening a...
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Forum Digital development in Gloucester gets the go ahead for phase two

The decision allows a new hotel, offices, business space and car parking to go ahead in the centre of Gloucester as part of the...
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It’s not what you know, it’s who you know: Gloucestershire’s Business Navigators

Navigating unchartered waters in search of advice, funding, expertise, support, a route to overseas markets – whatever you are...
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A new luxury boutique hotel is opening in Cirencester

A stylish 11-bedroom luxury boutique hotel is opening in Cirencester, creating jobs and promising to boost the town’s tourism...
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Fitness app from Cheltenham personal trainer goes from strength to strength

With lockdown closing the face-to-face physical training side of his business, a Gloucestershire fitness instructor launched an...
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Contractor to be named for £400 million Golden Valley Development

It promises to be the most transformational scheme of the modern era for Gloucestershire – and the business which will lead the...
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Major investment will see Stroud Auction Rooms open new headquarters

An Aladdin’s cave of treasures looks set to appear near Stroud, as the town’s famous auction rooms prepares to not just re-open,...
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Gloucestershire business appointments round-up: March 2021

An overwhelming number of female faces have moved or taken on new senior roles in Gloucestershire in March 2021 – spanning GFirst...
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New £7.5 million Brockworth school project gets go-ahead

Work will be beginning on a new £7.5 million Gloucestershire school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs in...
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Potential buyers may already have former Spitfire parts factory in Gloucestershire in their sites

A 10-acre-plus former factory site at Stonehouse could soon have a new future, as interest in the site gathers momentum.
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Staff takeover of businesses is on the increase in Gloucestershire

Rather than selling to the highest bidder and walk off into the sunset, an increasing number of company owners in Gloucestershire...
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Rare fleet of classic cars for sale as major Gloucestershire business leaves the county

As it gears up to leave Gloucestershire, what was once of the county’s biggest businesses and a famous supporter of Gloucester...
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Key part of Gloucester’s King’s Quarter development given the go ahead

More than 40 new apartments, roof-top gardens, business premises and retail units can be built in the middle of Gloucester, making...
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New £4 million digital skills centre set to be a ‘real asset’ for Cirencester

Businesses in the Cotswolds have welcomed news that work has started on a new £4.48 million digital skills centre at Cirencester...
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How Gloucestershire businesses can minimise the impact of Covid-19 when reopening

Campden BRI’s reputation as a master of testing, analysis and the application of science across the food, drink and many other...
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Just what is going on in the commercial property sector in Gloucestershire?

Few areas have attracted so much speculation since the pandemic began as the important economic driver that is the property...
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Jockey Rachael Blackmore makes history at Cheltenham Festival

‘Huge for sport, huge for women’. History was made on the opening day of The Festival 2021 at Cheltenham Racecourse after the...
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Major step forward for new £5 million-plus Cheltenham business centre

A land deal and a new Growth Hub service for Cheltenham have been announced, paving the way for a £5.2 million business centre to...
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New owner of Gloucester’s former Debenhams store revealed

The former Debenhams department store in Gloucester has a new owner, adding to the multi-million pound investment already underway...
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A £30 million 300-home development for Gloucester moves a step closer

A £30 million investment to create 300 new homes near the centre of Gloucester has moved closer to reality after a crucial...
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An innovative new music venue is coming to Gloucester

Ambitious plans for a new music venue and recording studio for young people in Gloucester, by county charity The Music Works, are...
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Here is how to get up to £40,000 to grow your business in Gloucestershire

As goody bags tempting you to business events go, Gloucestershire College’s promise it can help show you how you might access...
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Bedfolk bedding business enjoys comfortable turnover growth of 500 per cent

Demand has done anything but gone to sleep for a bedding company started by a Gloucestershire husband and wife team, with sales...