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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Gloucestershire County Council elects its first ever female leader

For the first time in its 136-year history, Gloucestershire County Council has a female leader – following the election of Lisa...
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Cheltenham's Municipal Offices set to become luxury spa hotel

The preferred bidder to buy Cheltenham Borough Council's Municipal Offices has been revealed this May 2025 – with plans to convert...
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New owner of Gloucestershire Airport set to be revealed soon

The sale of Gloucestershire Airport is 'getting close to its conclusion', council chiefs say, with a preferred buyer – which plans...
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Cheltenham marketing agency launches second series of 'demystifying' cyber and tech podcast

A new series of podcasts which break down complex cyber topics for business leaders and decision makers has been launched by...
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How buying a ticket to the world's biggest airshow helps inspire young people to fulfil their STEM potential

When thousands of visitors buy their tickets for The Royal International Air Tattoo each year, not only are they set for an...
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Registration for Gloucestershire's grammar school entry test is now open

Parents and carers who want their children to be considered for entry to one of Gloucestershire's seven grammar schools next year...
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13 reasons to visit The Royal International Air Tattoo this summer

From awe-inspiring displays in the skies and hundreds of aircraft to see on the ground, to fun science and tech attractions,...
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Plans revealed for second phase of Cheltenham's £1 billion Golden Valley project

The team behind Cheltenham's flagship Golden Valley development has unveiled plans for phase two of the project this May 2025 –...
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Closed pub near Gloucester's The Forum could reopen as new food and drink venue

Gloucester City Council wants a closed pub in a prominent city centre location to reopen as a new food and drink establishment, as...
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£300,000 restoration of one of England's most significant historic townhouses in Gloucester is complete

A historic townhouse in Gloucester with links back to the medieval period has been extensively repaired and its 'fine' Tudor...
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11 best things to do in Cirencester

Brimming with cultural attractions and rich heritage, as well as loads of places to enjoy culinary delights, SoGlos rounds up 11...
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Gloucestershire law firm appoints new solicitors to meet growing demand for services

County-based law firm WSP Solicitors strengthens in key areas with the appointments of two new solicitors, as it sets its sights...
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Cavendish House owner 'committed' to bringing forward plans for redevelopment

The company which owns Cheltenham's Cavendish House says it 'remains committed' to redeveloping the former department store, one...
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10 of the most significant business appointments in Gloucestershire in April 2025

One of NATO's longest serving defence leaders joins a county-headquartered firm, a new chief operating officer takes the reigns at...
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19th-century former office building in Gloucester could become a hotel

A historic Gloucester house and its adjoining offices – formerly the base of a leading county-headquartered insurance firm – could...
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Golden Valley construction head joins the board at Cheltenham BID

The experienced construction leader supporting Cheltenham Borough Council's flagship Golden Valley development is appointed to the...
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Hub 8 by Plexal

Chester Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3JZ

With locations near GCHQ and at the MX Innovation Centre in Cheltenham town centre, Hub 8 by Plexal offers flexible co-working...
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Former UK defence secretary appointed to board of Gloucester-based materials technology firm

A Gloucester-headquartered, global supplier of insulation systems for energy and industry appoints former UK defence secretary Sir...
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International aerospace firm opens new facility as part of major investment in Gloucestershire

One of the world's largest aircraft equipment manufacturers, Safran, opens a new engineering and support centre at its Gloucester...
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Stroud volunteers smash record to plant 19,000 trees in one season

Volunteers with a community project in Stroud enjoyed their most successful season of tree planting to help the district do its...
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The new owner of Cheltenham's Municipal offices will be revealed 'in the near future'

An announcement on who has won the race to buy Cheltenham's Municipal Offices – and what the iconic building will become – will be...
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Cotswolds estate agent appoints new sales director to help hit 'new heights'

The Cheltenham office of national property expert and estate agency, Jackson-Stops, appoints an 'exceptional' new sales director...
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to present 'transformational' show garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

The vital work of one of Gloucestershire's life-saving emergency medicine services, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, will be...
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Gloucester business premises rank third in the UK for energy efficiency

Gloucester has been ranked one of the most energy efficient places in the UK to start a business, with a bigger percentage of its...
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'Bumper' sales growth for Gloucester Quays as big brands reinvest

Retail and hospitality brands at Gloucester Quays have sustained the impressive sales growth achieved at the centre in recent...