Cookstarter, a new campaign to support the struggling independent restaurant sector through the coronavirus pandemic has been launched by recipe box firm Gousto.
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Coffee#1 co-founder launching new café concept
James Shapland, the co-founder of Coffee#1, now owned by Caffe Nero, is planning to launch Coffi Lab – a new café concept.
Read moreHoteliers call for recovery roadmap
Hoteliers are calling on the government to provide their businesses with a roadmap to recovery similar to the one that has been outlined for schools.
Read moreEscape to the Cornish coast for a virtual beer festival
The Driftwood Spars Brewery and brewpub in St Agnes will host a virtual beer festival on Saturday 13th March, as their annual spring event – The Dark, The Light & The Saison – goes online for the first time.
Read moreLiberation Group gets behind mental health charity Burnt Chef Project
Liberation Group (owners of Butcombe Brewing Co) has joined forces with The Burnt Chef Project to raise money for those struggling in the hospitality industry with mental health.
Read moreSouth West stars in the new Michelin Guide 2021
South West restaurants play a starring role in the new Michelin Guide with three venues earning a new Michelin star in the 2021 edition.
Read moreWelcome good news for Devon’s tourism businesses
The Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Devon Tourism Awards after an extended ten-month programme
Read moreVital hospitality sector support from Business Live UK
Business Live UK together with sponsors Panton Accountancy Services & Cyber Security Valley UK are offering the hospitality sector vital support, with a free virtual event called the Business Live Hospitality Recovery Forum on Jan 25th.
Read moreDevon based chef creates platform to allow the hospitality industry to continue trading
Tom Bunn is a chef and chef demonstrator of 20+ years’ experience. More recently he started sourcing ingredients for wholesalers. The idea for Sauce-it was born out of this experience.
Read moreDevon non-alc drinks brand Sea Arch set for growth following investment deal
Alcohol-free spirit producer Sea Arch Drinks is eyeing further UK and international growth this year following investment from a British backer based in Dubai with global drinks industry experience.
Read moreWelcome good news for tourism businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
The Finalists have been announced for the 2020/21 Cornwall Tourism Awards after an extended ten-month programme.
Read moreCornwall welcomes Government’s G7 leaders conference announcement
Organisations across Cornwall have welcomed the news that the Duchy is to host the international G7 leaders’ summit in June; an event that will leave a lasting social and economic legacy for all Cornwall’s residents.
Read moreWadworth celebrates community superstars
Independent brewer and pub company Wadworth is recognising local heroes who have gone that extra mile in 2020.
Read moreHoliday rush has started in the South West
Retired people in the South West have been booking holidays for later in the year in large numbers after receiving their vaccinations, according to the region’s leading coach operator Bakers Dolphin.
Read moreDeliveroo announces 2021 UK expansion including into Yeovil and Exmouth
Deliveroo today announces it expects to expand its services into around 100 new towns and cities in 2021 across the UK, following a year of growth for the company in 2020.
Read moreSwindon entrepreneur recognised for success
Hadi Brooks from Swindon, Wiltshire has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.
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