From treehouses to Dragons: Kip Hideaways founder steps into the Den
Kip Hideaways co-founder Sarah de Vere-Drummond is set to make her television debut on BBC One this month, appearing on Dragons’ Den on Friday 25 September at 8pm.
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Sustainability leaders to share practical insights at Devon hospitality event
Calling all senior hospitality professionals working in foodservice across the South West of England.
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Falmouth Oyster Festival announces new experiences for 2026
The enhanced Oyster Festival programme offers visitors the chance to shuck, sail, taste and learn their way through Cornwall’s celebrated oyster and seafood heritage.
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New Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub launches at Expowest Cornwall
The Expowest Cornwall trade show, 2-3 March 2027, has launched the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub, a new feature designed to connect hospitality businesses with organisations supporting skills, training, apprenticeships, recruitment and workforce development.
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South West ale trail spanning 150 pubs launches during Cask Ale Week
Beer lovers are being invited to explore some of the South West’s most-loved pubs as a new ale trail launches across more than 150 venues to mark the start of Cask Ale Week 2026.
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Kingston prepares for its inaugural food festival
A celebration of local food, community and Purbeck’s hidden gems is set to take over the village of Kingston this October.
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The Dovecote, a stunning new events and weddings space, opens at The Methuen Arms
From business events and exhibitions to memorable celebrations, The Dovecote at The Methuen Arms has opened its doors in Corsham, adding an exciting new venue to the South West’s events landscape.
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How can Devon’s food and drink businesses thrive in a changing climate?
Join Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon on 29 September 2026 for a People Planet Profit event focused on practical solutions for resilience, adaptation and growth.
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New tapas restaurant Favorita brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Newlyn
Newlyn has welcomed Favorita, a new neighbourhood tapas restaurant.
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Daish’s Holidays strengthens senior leadership team with two key appointments
Daish’s Holidays, an independent coach holiday group, has appointed Imran Muhammad as Group Financial Controller and Craig Hodgkinson as Operations Manager, strengthening its senior leadership team as it continues to invest in the future growth of the business.
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Fishing for attention: New Wave creates its own Seafood Week
National Seafood Week has gone fishing – so New Wave is bringing it back.
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White Lake and Giggling Grape set to host Cheese & Wine Supper
White Lake Cheese near Shepton Mallet and Giggling Grape in Castle Cary have announced details of a special cheese and wine pairing event on Friday 2 October.
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Pipers & Co launches Christmas range, championing better farming, better food and a better future
Ethical food shopping platform Pipers & Co has revealed its first full Christmas collection, bringing complete traceability to the festive table and an opportunity to support those farmers working with respect for the land and the animal.
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RAVE launches Variety Packs for the coffee fan who just can’t choose
Loaded with six different coffees and around 30 individual servings, the new Variety Packs from RAVE Coffee have been launched in response to growing demand from coffee lovers wanting to explore more before committing to full-size bags.
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Bristol-born Percy Labs partners with Hale Events to help hospitality operators improve profitability
Hospitality businesses across the South West are being invited to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability through a new partnership between Percy Labs and Hale Events, publishers of the popular Rise & Shine newsletter.
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Bristol hoteliers call for fairness, transparency and a voice on ‘Tourist Tax’
Hoteliers in Bristol fear a ‘tourist tax’ could do more harm than good and possibly prevent people from visiting the city – they say they need a ‘voice’ in any move to implement the charge.
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