Aussie BBQ favourite fires up new venue in Cornwall
Smoke, fire and big, bold flavours are taking centre stage in Cornwall as The Aussie Smoker opens the doors to its first permanent venue in Penryn.
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St Austell Brewery celebrates two South West pub revivals with thoughtful refurbishments and fresh energy
St Austell Brewery is continuing its investment in the South West’s hospitality scene, with the reopening of two much-loved pubs.
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Sudeley Castle & Gardens reopens for the 2026 season with sensational spring highlights and events
Sudeley Castle & Gardens – one of Gloucestershire’s leading, and most prestigious, visitor attractions – welcomed visitors back through its gates once again when it reopened for the 2026 season on Saturday 14th March in time for Mother’s Day.
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The perfect Spring day out – Cricklade Hotel & Spa Spring Fair
Cricklade Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce news of its upcoming Spring Fair on Saturday 25th April! Featuring over 20 fabulous stallholders, the Spring Fair will run from 10am until 4pm.
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Saint Sithney Distillery acquires Cape Cornwall Rum Company
Cornish craft spirits producer Saint Sithney Distillery has announced the acquisition of Cape Cornwall Rum Company, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the premium rum category.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils the new Hotel Indigo Gloucester – The Forum
The new design-led boutique hotel, has officially opened its doors in the vibrant city of Gloucester. The architect-designed 4-storey building is located within the city’s award-winning urban renewal development – The Forum.
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Lympstone Manor announces Celebration of Speed 2026 with hosts including Jenson Button and Ant Anstead
The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti.
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Meet the Gin Maker: An exclusive hospitality networking event at Boringdon Hall
The Institute of Hospitality South West Region is delighted to invite hospitality professionals to an exclusive “Meet the Gin Maker” networking event, taking place on 22 April 2026, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
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Dryad Gin celebrates continued success at Taste of the West Awards
Somerset-based distillery Dryad Gin Ltd is celebrating its latest success at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, reinforcing its reputation for crafting distinctive, high-quality spirits rooted in place and nature.
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Cornish business launches national collaboration
In the two years since its launch, Liskeard-based No More Lids has made a significant mark on the hospitality industry. The company has just announced the next phase in its mission: a collaboration with industry giant Zeus Food.
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Bristol hoteliers enjoy promising start to 2026
Bristol’s hoteliers hope 2026 continues in the way it has started as Easter approaches, which traditionally marks the start of the holiday season.
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Windmill Retreat and Elements Boutique Spa announces £1m expansion with new suites
Family-owned Windmill Retreat in rural Somerset is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year having invested more than £1m in luxury accommodation to complement its popular Elements Boutique Spa.
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Devon’s Sandford Orchards wins listing in Sainsbury’s
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just secured a listing for its award-winning Devon Red Cider in Sainsbury’s stores across the South West, making it available to an even wider cider audience.
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New report says sleeping energy giant can transform food economy
A major new report launched today shows how the sleeping giant that is geothermal energy could revolutionise how food, drink and farming access a genuinely sustainable source of electrical generation and heat in Cornwall.
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Entries open for South West Tourism Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 Tourism Awards across the South West, with tourism and hospitality businesses in Dorset, Devon, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Cornwall encouraged to take part.
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Double win for St Austell Brewery at pub industry ‘Oscars’
St Austell Brewery is celebrating double success after being named Best Managed Pub Company (2–50 sites) and Best Sustainable Pub Company at the 2026 Publican Awards.
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