Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Roots Farm Shop in Wiltshire.
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New charity beer ‘Afloat’ makes a splash for water safety
Bays Brewery is making waves this spring with the launch of its second charity beer of 2026, ‘Afloat’.
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South West restaurants recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026
Restaurants, chefs and hospitality teams from across the South West have been recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.
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Lapin named Best Newcomer at Trencherman’s Awards 2026
Bristol-based independent French restaurant, Lapin has been named Best Newcomer at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.
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Salutation Inn welcomes Chris Simon as new Head Chef
The Salutation Inn in Topsham has announced the appointment of Chris Simon as its new Head Chef, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the much-loved venue.
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Flapjackery appoints Henry Franklin as managing director
Flapjackery has appointed Henry Franklin as its new managing director, as co-founder Carol Myott steps into the role of chair.
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Pod Cafe ready for the summer season
Pod Cafe, the much-loved beachside beach café has enjoyed a refurbishment and is looking forward to a busy summer season providing delicious food, community events and Cornish hospitality to visitors and locals alike.
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New chapter begins at Heron Farm Vineyard, Devon
This Spring marks the beginning of a new chapter at Heron Farm Vineyard, as a local family steps into custodianship of the much-loved vineyard, kitchen and events destination near Honiton, Devon.
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Family reunion heralds new chapter for popular Bristol bar
A Bristol-based brother and sister’s business reunion heralds the start of an exciting new chapter for a popular city bar and live music venue.
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Polgoon launches first-ever day festival to celebrate start of the growing season
Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard is set to welcome locals and visitors alike to its first-ever Polgoon Festival, a relaxed one-day celebration of local music, food and drink, marking the start of the growing season in Cornwall.
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Porsche welcomes Jolly’s Drinks as motorsport partner
Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge GB are delighted to announce Jolly’s Drinks as an official beverage partner for 2026 and 2027.
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Over 50 Cornish hospitality businesses unite at Heligan for Earth Day sustainability event
More than 50 hospitality businesses from across Cornwall came together on Earth Day for Roots: Planet – the county’s first sector wide sustainability event designed specifically for the hospitality industry.
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Butcombe’s Goram IPA Zero strikes gold at World Alcohol Free Awards
Butcombe Brewing Co.’s Goram IPA Zero has once again been recognised on the global stage, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Alcohol Free Awards — one of the world’s leading competitions dedicated exclusively to alcohol free drinks.
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Shop Cotswolds brings Cotswolds producers together at Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Shop Cotswolds was delighted to welcome a high number of food and drink producers from across the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean to a successful networking event hosted by Woodchester Valley Vineyard.
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New-look rooms revealed at Newquay’s Great Western
St Austell Brewery - owner of the Great Western in Newquay - has unveiled the first phase of its ambitious three-part refurbishment, revitalising one of Cornwall’s most iconic seaside landmarks just in time for summer.
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Five friends join forces in pub takeover!
One of Cirencester’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with the investors behind the soon-to-reopen Talbot Inn now revealed.
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Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
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