Somerset

VisitEngland campaign puts South West coast in the spotlight as industry looks to boost domestic tourism

The South West’s celebrated coastline is among the destinations being showcased in a new national tourism campaign from VisitEngland, aimed at encouraging more people to holiday closer to home and support visitor economies across England’s coastal communities.

Sheppy’s pairs award-winning cider with artisan cheese for British Food Fortnight celebration

Celebrate British Food Fortnight with a Special Cheese and Cider Tour at Sheppy’s.

Daish’s Holidays secures planning approval for £1.5 million upgrade to its Weston-Super-Mare hotel

Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has confirmed that its Sandringham Hotel in Weston-Super-Mare is set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment following planning approval.

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.

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.

Taste of the West launches new membership programme, as CIC marks first anniversary

One year on from the rescue and relaunch of Taste of the West as a Community Interest Company (CIC), its founding directors have presented their vision for the future of the food group.

White Lake named Supreme Champion at Somerset Cheese Awards

Roger Longman from White Lake Cheese is celebrating his latest trophy haul, having taken the title of Supreme Champion at The Cheese Awards at The Mid-Somerset Show in Shepton Mallet with his ash-coated goat’s cheese, Driftwood.

Bath Rugby and St Austell Brewery strengthen partnership with new-look bars and enhanced matchday experience

Bath Rugby and St Austell Brewery have entered the next phase of their long-standing partnership, marked by major bar refurbishments across the Tribute Stand to elevate the matchday experience.

FreddyB Posset Gin strikes Gold again

FreddyB has just been awarded Taste of The West Gold Award for its latest addition to the FreddyB Premier Gin Collection, Lemon, Root Ginger & Fresh Herbs, and also Commended for his Elderflower & Rose Gin.

Taunton steps back into the 1920s for Sea Centaur Gin launch

Guests were transported to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties on Saturday evening for the launch of Sea Centaur Martini Gin, the latest award-winning spirit from Somerset distiller Becky Wright of Dryad Gin.

Stars align at White Lake as cheesemaker wins two Great Taste 3-star awards

Somerset-based cheesemaker, White Lake Cheese has done the double at Great Taste 2026, scoring highly prestigious 3-star ratings for two of its hand-crafted cheeses.

St Austell Brewery strengthens Somerset footprint with Bird in Hand acquisition

St Austell Brewery has strengthened its presence in Somerset with the acquisition of The Bird in Hand in North Curry, expanding its leased and tenanted estate while partnering with experienced local operators Ravi Keshri and James Eyre.

Six talented young chefs from across the South West have secured their places in the final of South West Junior Chef of the Year 2026

The six finalists in the Junior Chef category, for under 16-year-olds, emerged from a series of county finals held throughout June and July, impressing expert judges with their skill, creativity and passion for local ingredients.