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'Everybody has a skill, everyone has something to offer' – the money-free app empowering people in Gloucestershire to swap skills and services

'Everybody has a skill, everyone has something to offer' – the money-free app empowering people in Gloucestershire to swap skills and services

There's a brand new way for people in Gloucestershire to access the skills and services they need, at no financial cost. SoGlos chats to Cheltenham businesswoman Marie King about her new app, TradeOff, from how it all works, to her plans to expand nationally – potentially via Dragon's Den.

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New CEO joining Cheltenham BID this autumn pledges to help 'shape the town's future success'

New CEO joining Cheltenham BID this autumn pledges to help 'shape the town's future success'

Cotswold District Council approves plans for £7 million new Aldi store and Costa drive-thru

Cotswold District Council approves plans for £7 million new Aldi store and Costa drive-thru

SoPublishing celebrates double recognition at Future of Media Awards 2026

SoPublishing celebrates double recognition at Future of Media Awards 2026

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SoPublishing celebrates double recognition at Future of Media Awards 2026

SoPublishing celebrates double recognition at Future of Media Awards 2026

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SoGlos launches new Sport section inspiring Gloucestershire to get closer to the action

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New CEO joining Cheltenham BID this autumn pledges to help 'shape the town's future success'

New CEO joining Cheltenham BID this autumn pledges to help 'shape the town's future success'

Cotswold District Council approves plans for £7 million new Aldi store and Costa drive-thru

Cotswold District Council approves plans for £7 million new Aldi store and Costa drive-thru

The Growth Hub appoints new advisor for the Forest of Dean with Silicon Valley experience – and launches exclusive coworking offer

The Growth Hub appoints new advisor for the Forest of Dean with Silicon Valley experience – and launches exclusive coworking offer

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital named Hartpury University and Hartpury College's preferred medical partner

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital named Hartpury University and Hartpury College's preferred medical partner

Meet the Judges event brings county business community together as part of Gloucestershire's leading business awards

Meet the Judges event brings county business community together as part of Gloucestershire's leading business awards

Housing association reveals annual report and fresh commitment to investing in Gloucester

Housing association reveals annual report and fresh commitment to investing in Gloucester

Gloucestershire's local government reorganisation put on hold pending review

Gloucestershire's local government reorganisation put on hold pending review

Gloucestershire brewery teams up with social enterprise for new beer

Gloucestershire brewery teams up with social enterprise for new beer

New CGI images of Gloucester's £13.8 million Greyfriars project revealed – as first plans are submitted

New CGI images of Gloucester's £13.8 million Greyfriars project revealed – as first plans are submitted

Gloucester History Festival offers exclusive discount for Gloucestershire businesses

Gloucester History Festival offers exclusive discount for Gloucestershire businesses

Lilian Faithfull Care reflects on 80 years of improving lives for older people in Gloucestershire

Lilian Faithfull Care reflects on 80 years of improving lives for older people in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Rare aerial footage of GCHQ features in hit Channel 4 thriller starring Simon Pegg

Rare aerial footage of GCHQ features in hit Channel 4 thriller starring Simon Pegg

Top 100 Gloucestershire business set to be acquired by Marco Capital

Top 100 Gloucestershire business set to be acquired by Marco Capital

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The Gloucestershire garage helping diesel drivers understand their DPF and how to keep it clean

'We want the Queens to reign again': Inside the new era for one of Cheltenham's most iconic hotels

'We want the Queens to reign again': Inside the new era for one of Cheltenham's most iconic hotels

Gloucester's reimagined workspace offering flexibility and comfort in a contemporary waterside setting

Gloucester's reimagined workspace offering flexibility and comfort in a contemporary waterside setting

How The Growth Hub Gloucestershire is supporting neurodivergent businesspeople to thrive

How The Growth Hub Gloucestershire is supporting neurodivergent businesspeople to thrive

Why Severnside says Gloucestershire's new super council is a chance to rethink fire and security compliance

Why Severnside says Gloucestershire's new super council is a chance to rethink fire and security compliance

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'Everybody has a skill, everyone has something to offer' – the money-free app empowering people in Gloucestershire to swap skills and services

'Everybody has a skill, everyone has something to offer' – the money-free app empowering people in Gloucestershire to swap skills and services

'I enjoy how every day is different' – a Gloucestershire technician's journey from apprenticeship to travelling the world

'I enjoy how every day is different' – a Gloucestershire technician's journey from apprenticeship to travelling the world

'It's not a one-size-fits-all product' – why independent advice matters when choosing private medical insurance

'It's not a one-size-fits-all product' – why independent advice matters when choosing private medical insurance

From Concorde to next-generation defence technology – how Pennant continues to innovate from Gloucestershire

From Concorde to next-generation defence technology – how Pennant continues to innovate from Gloucestershire

Meet the manager of Cheltenham's swanky new flexible workplace striving for five-star customer experience

Meet the manager of Cheltenham's swanky new flexible workplace striving for five-star customer experience

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Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 Judges Panel Meeting

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5 things employers need to know about the Employment Rights Act

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8 organisations helping Gloucestershire businesses to go green

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9 simple ways to make your Gloucestershire business more IT resilient

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14 great Gloucestershire businesses trading from the historic Gloucester Docks

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