Sarah Kent

Sarah Kent joined SoGlos as a senior staff writer in 2023.

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Gloucestershire location named UK's best place to watch the football this summer

With the Euros back for 2024, this Gloucestershire location has just been revealed as the best place in the UK to watch the...
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From bus driver to MD — the south west's biggest bus operator appoints new lead for Gloucestershire

A new managing director, who started his career as a bus driver, is named for the south west operations of this major regional...
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Cotswolds country show returns for 35th anniversary with its best line-up yet

This summer sees the return of the popular Cotswold Show and Food Festival, bringing one of its best line-ups so far, with...
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14 of the prettiest Cotswold wedding barns

Beautiful countryside, chocolate box villages and rustic venues provide a magnetic draw for couples looking to tie the knot in the...
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11 great reasons to visit Elkstone Studios in the Cotswolds

Elkstone Studios is a Cotswolds hub for retail, food and flexible workspaces, set in a beautiful rural location between Cheltenham...
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Gloucestershire aerospace firm wins best apprenticeship at national awards

Seeing off the likes of EDF Energy and major beverage company Molson Coors, a Bishop's Cleeve-based aerospace firm has scooped the...
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Cheltenham mum's campaign to change the law on social media goes to parliament

A Cheltenham mum's petition to change the law on access to children's social media accounts will now be debated in parliament,...
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6 key Gloucestershire business events for your diary in June 2024

From finance seminars and podcasting masterclasses to 10th anniversary parties with gin and live jazz, SoGlos highlights some of...
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14 reasons to visit John Lewis in Cheltenham all year round

One of Gloucestershire's premier department stores, John Lewis & Partners opened on Cheltenham high street in 2018 and is renowned...
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Cavendish House in Cheltenham reopens — with a food court coming soon

Nearly 30 pop-up stalls are set up and open for business, as Cavendish House in Cheltenham reopens its doors to the public after...
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New leader of Forest of Dean District Council is announced

Forest of Dean District Council has announced the appointment of a new leader after 25 council members voted in favour of his...
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New farmers' market launches in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is welcoming a brand-new farmers' market this year, as Elkstone Studios near Cirencester embarks on a new venture...
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Gloucestershire renewable energy firm reveals it's increased staff numbers by 75 per cent in six months

There's no staff cutbacks or recruitment freezes for this Stonehouse-based energy firm, as demand for its services is so high,...
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Borough council in Gloucestershire appeals to change its name

In a rare move for a local authority, whether borough, district or county-wide, a Gloucestershire borough council wants to change...
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Over £2000 raised in two hours for the Hollie Gazzard Trust at Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

An incredible £2,300 was raised in just two hours for SoGlos's Charity of the Year, the Hollie Gazzard Trust, at the glittering...
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Cirencester company is named one of the UK's best places to work

A B Corp-certified environmental consultancy based in Cirencester has been named one of the best places to work in the UK by The...
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Gloucester manufacturer scoops two national awards at 'metalforming Oscars'

A Brockworth-based manufacturing firm with 25 years' expertise in the automative industry is celebrating a double win at the...
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Top-ranking lawyer recognised in Legal 500 directory joins Lodders to strengthen private client offering

Leading south west law firm Lodders has announced the appointment of a new partner at its Cheltenham office — a senior lawyer with...
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From AI scams to phishing emails — how secure is your IT system?

With the possibility of mandatory cyber security certificates on the horizon for some major companies, SoGlos speaks to the tech...
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Oasis legend Liam Gallagher moves to £17,000 a month mansion in Gloucestershire

Some might say Liam Gallagher has been reading SoGlos! Just four months after we featured the Stroud mansion as our exclusive...
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Iconic 1920s Cheltenham restaurant is up for sale — with redevelopment on the horizon

One of the most popular former restaurants in Cheltenham is up for sale, with potential residential developers being sought by...
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New skate park and pump track coming to Bishop's Cleeve

Bishop's Cleeve will soon get its own skate park and pump track, as plans are submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council for approval...
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Cheltenham accountancy firm eyes ambitious growth and recruitment expansion

Cheltenham-based accountancy firm, Bishop Fleming, has big plans to grow its business and increase its headcount in...
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12 excellent reasons to visit The Greenway Hotel and Spa in 2024

As one of the county's most historic buildings set in many acres of beautiful countryside, the newly renovated Greenway Hotel and...
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9 key Gloucestershire business events for your diary in May 2024

With a celebration of local businesses at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards in Stroud, a cocktail networking event with Sibling...
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Cheltenham cyber hub secures funding from Barclays to work with Gloucestershire businesses

CyNam, the cyber security hub based at Cheltenham's Brewery Quarter, has been awarded funding from Barclays to help continue its...
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Cotswolds named one of the most luxurious places for a staycation

In a new survey by Land Rover, the Cotswolds has been voted one of the very best luxury destinations in Great Britain, alongside...
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Cheltenham IT firm is first Gloucestershire MSP awarded triple cyber accreditation by government

A Cheltenham-based managed IT service provider has become Gloucestershire's only official cyber advisor with double Cyber...