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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11 best places to see spring flowers in Gloucestershire

Soak up spring blossoms and bask in nature's prettiest colours! Make the most of Gloucestershire’s glorious great outdoors this...
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15 special ways to treat your mum for Mother's Day in Gloucestershire

SoGlos shares 15 ways to show your mum some love and make her Mother’s Day extra special in 2026, from indulgent spa days to...
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New managing director to 'refresh' Cheltenham digital design agency

Taking over from the firm's founder this March 2026, a new managing director is joining the team at specialist Cheltenham design...
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9 simple ways to make your Gloucestershire business more IT resilient

From putting plans in place for when your systems go down, protecting against cyber threats from compromised passwords, to...
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Go from Gloucestershire to Formula 1 and more world class sporting events with packages from this Tewkesbury travel specialist

From iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix, to top level cricket, rugby and football – fans can experience some of the world's biggest...
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Gloucester-based engineering firm launches enviable new proposition for its employees – and is currently recruiting

TBS Engineering, the global manufacturing equipment provider based in Gloucester, is launching its new employee value proposition...
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11 ways Gloucestershire sports clubs are keeping communities active in 2026

With Gloucestershire blessed with great sports clubs that have a big impact regionally and nationally, SoGlos looks at how they're...
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15 intimate wedding venues in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

From cosy country manors to chic hotels, SoGlos handpicks 15 exquisite venues which are perfect for an intimate wedding...
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14 great Gloucestershire businesses trading from the historic Gloucester Docks

Having long been a hub for business owing to its proud shipping past, SoGlos rounds up 14 firms trading at Gloucester Docks in...
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Government approves £15.5 million emergency funding to save Gloucester City Council from bankruptcy

After 'intense work' and 'sleepless nights', Gloucester City Council has secured £15.5 million from central government this...
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Coal Kitchen remains open amid management uncertainity

Gloucester bar and restaurant, Coal Kitchen, remains open and trading 'as normal' with no disruption for staff or customers, the...
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First look: Inside Gloucester's new reformer and mat Pilates studio – a welcoming place to improve your flexibility and strength

Inspiring mindfulness and concentration through calming décor, state-of-the-art equipment and dynamic instruction, SoGlos takes a...
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Gloucestershire HR expert is helping businesses get on top of 'shadow AI' with free online guide and roundtable events

Supporting businesses to consolidate their response to the growing use of AI in the workplace, Cheltenham-based HR People Support...
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Popular Cheltenham cocktail bar is reopening – with an exciting new foodie residency

Just months on from its closure, Cheltenham cocktail bar The Clarence Social announces it is reopening its doors in March 2026,...
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'SMEs face enterprise-level threats' – why growing Gloucestershire businesses need layers of cyber protection in 2026

SoGlos sits down with Gloucestershire IT expert, System Force, to find out what SMEs really need from their IT infrastructure in...
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'What goes into their bowl has a huge impact on how they feel every day' – signs your dog's diet isn't working for them

From visible signs of discomfort, to changes in their behaviour, it's noticeable when our dogs aren't quite feeling themselves....
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First look: See inside Clip 'n Climb Gloucester – the impressive new climbing 'theme park' opening at Gloucester Quays

Featuring all sorts of fun climbing challenges, soft play for little ones and a place to refuel afterwards, SoGlos gets a first...
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Ribena and Lucozade manufacturer marks 80 years in the Forest of Dean with £2.5 million community investment

The Coleford-based maker of some of the UK and Ireland's most popular soft drinks pledges £2.5 million to fund a range of...
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New six-storey building with 141 apartments could be 'missing piece' of Gloucester Docks regeneration

A new six-storey building made up of 141 apartments could be built at Gloucester Docks – and a historic building given a new lease...
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First look: Inside the UK’s largest gym showroom – a 'world class' fitness experience in Gloucestershire

Putting the industry-leading fitness equipment through its paces, SoGlos steps inside the UK’s largest gym equipment showroom from...
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15 best places for Sunday lunch in Gloucestershire

What's a Sunday without a roast dinner in a cosy pub or restaurant? If you're after the fluffiest roasties, the juiciest veggies...
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'It's the best way to become an expert' – how apprentices with a global engineering firm in Gloucester are forging successful careers

With time left to apply for apprenticeships with Gloucester firm, TBS Engineering, for September 2026, SoGlos sits down with its...
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Councils say Gloucestershire Airport sale is 'in the final stages' as deadline looms

Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City councils say their sale of Gloucestershire Airport is now in the final stages, as a...
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New Forestry England activity trail brings another beloved Julia Donaldson story to life

Families can step into a 'magical new adventure' at Gloucestershire's Forestry England sites this January 2026, with the launch of...
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8 effective ways to restore and maintain your antiques at home

From restoring colour and sheen, to reducing the appearance of marks, you don't need to be a master craftsperson to keep your...
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Rendcomb College announces it is permanently closing after 106 years

Cotswolds independent school Rendcomb College has announced its shock closure at the end of the current academic year, after...
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Revised first phase of £11 million Forest of Dean leisure centre granted planning permission

The first phase of a new leisure and community centre in the Forest of Dean has been granted planning permission, meaning...