Andrew Merrell is a journalist specialising in business who lives in Gloucestershire. Contact him on 07956 926061 or via andrew.merrell@raikesjournal.co.uk.
Joined May 2015
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
#Gloucestershire tech business in £2bn deal talks
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#tewkesbury | #Gloucestershire | #business | #altnet | #Tech | #Growth
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
8 Oct 2025
A meeting takes place behind closed doors today about the sale of a public asset for £25m-plus.
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#business | #glosbiz | @GlosCC | @GlosAirport | #aviationnews | @CheltenhamBC | @CheltChamber
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2 Sep 2025
Could the deal to sell Gloucestershire Airport be about to cost the taxpayer hundreds of millions of pounds? How businesses feel about the sale of the Staverton site... tinyurl.com/29jdpk3x
#glosbiz #gloucestershire #BusinessNews
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
29 Jul 2025
Dan Hodgson tells us why he was able to hit the ground running as CEO of Prima Healthcare, and why he believes turnover will increase by more than 50 per cent! And we celebrate Nimble Elearning's B Corp win & how @wspsolicitors found its new leader too!
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
24 Jul 2025
Roundly welcomed, but behind the scenes the reception is not quite as you might expect.
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#hospitality #hotels #Investments #Growth #glsobiz
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22 Jul 2025
This company has just been crowned the very best in the UK and an example of British business at its best - and it's based right here in #Gloucestershire!
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#gloucestershire | #glosbiz | #winner | #Export | #internationaltrade
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
23 May 2025
What do the people of #Cheltenham think to their Grad II* listed minicipal offices being turned into a hotel?
#hospitality | #InvestmentProperty | #hotels | #PropertyInvestment | #GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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30 Apr 2025
Special thanks to Simon Pathe for sitting down to chat for this article. Inspirational insight into a how a career path does not have to follow any one route to be a success!
30 Apr 2025
Believe you need a well-mapped out career path from day one to succeed? Special thanks to Simon Pathé of Willans for revealing otherwise!
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#Gloucestershire | #law | #Cheltenham | #glosbiz
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26 Apr 2025
An incredible story that speaks volumes for Cheltenham.
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#Gloucestershire | #Cheltenham | #business | #defibrillators
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25 Apr 2025
This was a huge priviledge to be able to sit down with Jane Harvey and learn more about the incredible work of the Hollie Gazzard Trust.
25 Apr 2025
Celebrating the work of an incredible Gloucestershire charity having an impact nationally!
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#stalking | #charity | #IMPACT
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15 Apr 2025
Simply incredible. And achieved by a team from right here in Gloucestershire!
#glosbiz
15 Apr 2025
The latest edition... the lead story celebrates a simply mindboggling achievement by engineers based here in Gloucestershire!
#engineering | #motorsport | #WorldRecord | #Batman
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
1 Apr 2025
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Big Sleep Out to support the CCP. Raikes asks why the charity continues to motivate so many - and features some incredible images from the night.
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#gloucestershire | #charity | #homeless | #community.
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14 Mar 2025
The most exciting investment project in #Gloucestershire you'll have read about so far this year!
#winelovers | #tourism | #investment
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
1 Mar 2025
Friday's edition of the digital magazine for #Gloucestershire, The Raikes Journal, reveals a third generation family firm turning over £7m - with plenty to celebrate! And many more stories too...
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#Growth | #beer | #CyberSecurity | #Construction
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
25 Feb 2025
How did a Glos charity outperform a £billion business to double in size?
It came down to strong leadership, clear purpose & commitment to making a positive impact 💡
Read @RaikesJournal to discover how purpose-driven strategies can fuel remarkable growth bit.ly/3XjgSFl
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
28 Feb 2025
Brilliant! Wishing Gloucester-Hartpury all the very best against Bristol Bears in Sunday's play-off semi-final - at Queensholm!
#rugby | #Gloucester
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
14 Feb 2025
100 jobs saved as Gloucestershire town backs high profile plans for one of its premier venues!
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#Cheltenham | #business | #planning | #hospitality
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
11 Feb 2025
Celebrating one year. How Raikes has become the fastest-growing newsletter and digital news platform in Gloucestershire! Plus the usual briefing notes, diary dates, charity celebration and more.
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
7 Feb 2025
Considerable efforts are going into tackling the skills shortage in the cyber sector in #Gloucestershire. Is this the last hurdle?
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Andrew Merrell retweeted
31 Jan 2025
Is Gloucestershire missing a trick by not listening to #Tewkesbury when it comes to devolution?
#glosbiz | #politics | #devolution | #Gloucestershire | #business
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