Jake Chown

Jake joined the SoGlos team in February 2024 as an experienced staff writer, following four years working as a reporter for Tindle Newspapers and The Forester.

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How you can give back to Gloucestershire's business community by becoming a mentor

With a growing demand for business support in Gloucestershire, The Growth Hub is highlighting the rewards of sharing knowledge and...
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Agent appointed to find a buyer for Cheltenham's iconic Municipal Offices

Plans to see Cheltenham's historic Municipal Offices undergo creative development for the future are moving forward with an...
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Multi-charity vintage and pre-loved clothing store comes to Gloucester Quays

Following previous pop-ups on London's Bond Street, Gloucester Quays will be hosting 'second-hand department store' Charity...
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Students praise Gloucester school that's championing a sense of community and inclusion

With the school boasting a keen focus on pastoral care and student wellbeing, Year 9 students at The Crypt School in Gloucester...
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The Gloucestershire firm kitting out top race teams for Cheltenham Festival

The team at Cotswolds-based Penguin Uniform will be beaming with pride come Cheltenham Festival this March 2024 — when three local...
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7 ways you can help Midlands Air Ambulance Charity save more lives in Gloucestershire

From organising events to playing its lifesaving weekly lottery, SoGlos has compiled a list of ways that people can support the...
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Former public toilets up for sale in Cheltenham

Businesses and developers are being encouraged to bring a touch of design flair to proposals to buy a disused public toilet block...
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Council commits to continued economic growth and development in Cheltenham

Several key developments for residents and businesses in Cheltenham will continue to move forward this year with the borough...
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‘We're EV owners and drivers ourselves’ — How a Gloucestershire EV dealership is helping drivers switch

While going electric will reduce your carbon footprint and save you money, there's plenty to consider when it comes to buying a...
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Gloucestershire firm is the first accommodation provider in the south west to become a B Corp

Beechurst Serviced Apartments has become the first accommodation provider in the south west to attain B Corp status for high...
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South west academy trust approved to run Gloucester's new £16.5 million special school

An education academy trust experienced in supporting children and young people with special educational needs, Reach South, has...
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Cheltenham hotel launches fine dining Indian takeover series

The Greenway Hotel in Cheltenham is launching a series of kitchen takeovers this February 2024, with Flavours of India offering a...
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Comedian Rob Beckett is bringing his stand-up tour to Gloucestershire

Panel show powerhouse, chart-topping podcaster and all-round entertainer Rob Beckett is bringing his new stand-up tour to...
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Forestry England reveals plans for the future of Cannop Ponds

One of the Forest of Dean's most prominent visitor attractions, Cannop Ponds, will undergo significant works to protect...
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Midlands Air Ambulance hailed for 'outstanding' response by care regulator

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity — Gloucestershire's life-saving emergency response service — has been recognised for its...
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Gloucestershire business owner overcomes mental health struggles to turn her childhood passion into a career

Hannah Ballinger, a young business owner from Gloucestershire, overcame mental health issues to bring her childhood dream to life,...
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Boutique holiday agency now offering lakeside lodges in the Cotswolds

Cotswold holiday specialist, Bolthole Retreats, is offering guests an idyllic lakeside retreat with a collection of waterfront...
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New £9 million leisure centre in the Forest of Dean granted planning permission

A multi-million-pound project to build a new community, education and leisure centre in the Forest of Dean has been approved by...
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Sunday parking charges are being reintroduced in the Cotswolds

Cotswold District Council is set to increase the cost of car parking in towns and villages — and scrap free parking on Sundays —...
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Gloucestershire brewery launches new non-alcoholic beer to support air ambulance charity

Gloucester Brewery has joined forces with the Great Western Air Ambulance to craft a new non-alcoholic IPA — with 10 per cent of...
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Virtual reality gaming centre launches first UK location in Gloucester

Experienced gamers or those seeking new thrills are now able to step into fully immersive virtual worlds at brand-new attraction...
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Council set to introduce one hour of free parking across the Forest of Dean

A boost for residents and businesses, drivers can avoid paying for parking for up to an hour at car parks run by Forest of Dean...
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How a primary school event with a construction firm sparked a lifelong career for a Gloucestershire school girl

Gloucester-based construction company EG Carter is highlighting the inspiring journey of its management apprentice, Izzy Coopey,...
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Gloucester City Council allocates £6.3 million to The Forum and new City Campus

The city council has reallocated a share of Levelling Up funding secured in 2021 to the new University of Gloucestershire City...
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Cotswolds university is offering the UK's first ever residential estate agency degree

An innovative new course from the Cirencester-based Royal Agricultural University offers aspiring estate agents an introduction to...
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Chedworth Roman Villa celebrates 100 years with the National Trust

Gloucestershire's iconic ancient site reopens this February 2024 with a special schedule of events in celebration of its centenary...