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This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Coombe Hill Farm Shop.
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Bristol hoteliers support next generation of hospitality talent
Hoteliers have made a grand gesture to help nurture the next generation of hospitality sector talent by donating £1,000 worth of kitchen equipment to City of Bristol College.
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Lyme Bay expands mead portfolio with the launch of two new sparkling meads
The UK’s largest producer of mead, Lyme Bay, continues to lead the revival of the mead category with the launch of two new low-alcohol sparkling meads.
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The George at Kempsford earns place on National Top 50 Gastropub list for 2026
The George at Kempsford, Gloucestershire has been named in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards for 2026, marking a significant national accolade for the Cotswold pub.
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Cotswold Yorkshire Pudding Day returns with new venue and a chef chasing a third title
The annual Cotswold Yorkshire Pudding Day returns this year at a new venue, with a reigning champion aiming to secure a third consecutive win.
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Cricklade Hotel & Spa appoints Stuart Earp as new General Manager
Cricklade Hotel & Spa, the enchanting 45-bedroom country house hotel and spa in the picturesque Cotswolds, has appointed Stuart Earp as its new General Manager.
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An ancient Somerset tradition lives on at Sheppy’s Cider as Wassail returns
Sheppy’s Cider welcomed the local community to its annual Wassailing evening on Friday 23rd January, with over 450 attendees gathering at the cider farm near Taunton to celebrate one of Somerset’s oldest winter traditions.
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Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’
Creative retreats, nature walks, poetry walks, a Book Butler and restorative stays on the Exe Estuary - Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’.
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Lapin named in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants 2026
Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK's Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.
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Lyme Bay Winery launches 2024 Pinot Noir, following award-winning success of its 2021 vintage
Lyme Bay Winery has released its new 2024 Pinot Noir, a highly anticipated follow-up to its 2021 vintage, which was awarded Best Pinot Noir at the 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC).
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The Food WorksSW to host new funded events for food and drink businesses
One-of-a-kind food and drink innovation centre, The Food WorksSW in Weston-super-Mare is set to host a programme of events open to all UK food and drink businesses.
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Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel
Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.
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Pacific West unveils Modern Mediterranean collection for 2026
Trowbridge based Pacific West, the UK’s trusted leader in trend-driven seafood innovation, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 Mediterranean Collection.
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Nisbets Live 2026 announces a line-up focused on support for the hospitality industry
Registration is now open for Nisbets Live 2026 with a show line up focused on supporting the hospitality industry.
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St Austell Brewery teams up with endurance athlete Nick Butter to bring Proper Job 0.5% to running events across the world
St Austell Brewery has announced a year-long partnership with renowned endurance athlete Nick Butter and the immersive running retreat company he founded - Run Weekends.
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Burts Snacks outlines plan to launch HFSS compliant hand-cooked crisps
Leading premium snack brand Burts Snacks has announced plans to roll out a new series of HFSS-compliant products throughout 2026.
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New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy
Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.
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