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A local journalist of three decades is flying the flag for home-based businesses after celebrating being named a winner in this year’s Small Business Awards UK. Amanda Chalmers was listed eighth from hundreds of small businesses across the country in the ‘Best Business From Home’ category at the glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on …

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Burford-based agency becomes the Cotswolds’ first letting agent to achieve B Corp certification, joining a global movement using business as a force for good. The Cotswold Letting Agency has announced its certification as a B Corporation® (B Corp™), becoming the first letting agency in the Cotswolds to achieve the internationally recognised standard and joining a …

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Group supporting vulnerable women opens new shop and community hub A Leamington group that works to support vulnerable women in the community this week celebrated the opening of their new shop and hub – back at the place where the project was first conceived nine years ago. At an event on 9 December volunteers and …

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“The van lets me take real, human conversations on the road and show when stories are captured where life actually happens.” – Catherine Williamson A world of adventures awaits for a ‘driven’ Leamington entrepreneur who is taking her hit podcast on the road – the first destination leading her back to where it all began. …

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We’re excited to offer a lucky winner the chance to win a wonderful prize for two people at The Wood Norton. A luxury stay in a stunning room, dinner for two in the Fleur de Lys restaurant and breakfast in the morning. With original 19th century French decorative interiors, fifty lovely rooms including five spectacular suites, …

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4 November 2025 ∙ Perched high above Broadway with its picture-perfect Cotswold views, Dormy House is synonymous with effortless luxury and warm hospitality. Today, the fabulous team welcomed 120 Huddlers from across the Cotswolds’ thriving business community, hosting us with signature grace and generosity. We were welcomed warmly and were delighted to see a full …

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Car-sharing is one of the simplest ways we can make a positive difference — not just for the planet, but for each other. By travelling together to our Cotswolds Huddle events, we can cut down on emissions, reduce congestion in car parks, and make our gatherings that little bit greener. It’s a small step that …

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This November, premier exterior cleaning company Cannins, is extending its care beyond gutters and rooftops to the very heart of the communities it serves. Known for its attention to detail and commitment to excellence, the Cotswold-based property maintenance company is launching a new local initiative — one that quite literally helps brighten up the streets. …

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A local journalist of three decades is celebrating being named a finalist in this year’s Small Business Awards. Amanda Chalmers is among those vying for the Business From Home category and the news marks the seventh anniversary of the launch of her PR agency, Chalmers News PR, which already has three national awards to its …

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This month’s Cotswolds Huddle was a truly special one, welcoming more than 80+ Huddlers to the elegant surroundings of The Greenway Hotel & Spa in Cheltenham. Known for luxurious charm, top class service, and warm hospitality, The Greenway was the perfect host for our friendly networking event. A fabulous business community in the Cotswolds The …

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