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Bath adds a sprinkling of nostalgia to the magic of Christmas

Bath is preparing for a packed festive season, with Christmas markets, light installations, ice skating, theatre and plenty of opportunities to step into the world of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved The Snowman.

Twixmas bookings up more than 20% at Daish’s Holidays as holidaymakers stretch out the festive season

Daish’s Holidays has seen bookings for its Twixmas breaks rise by more than 20 per cent year on year, as more holidaymakers choose UK breaks to extend their celebrations into the days between Christmas and New Year.

Somerset ice cream maker Gelato Bros scoops up Middle East export success

A Somerset ice cream maker is scaling up production after landing its first major export contract in the Middle East.

South West 660 drives £10m boost to region’s visitor economy

From a simple idea to a major tourism driver, South West 660 is clocking up some impressive milestones.

Jacob Ashburton-Dunning crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026

A chef from the acclaimed Gidleigh Park in Devon has been crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026, the region’s most prestigious culinary title.

South West producers celebrate latest Taste of the West Awards wins

Food and drink producers across the South West are celebrating following the latest round of Taste of the West Awards, with businesses from Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and Bristol among those receiving Gold, Silver and Commended accolades.

New wholesale partnerships support organic growth at Feltham’s Farm

Somerset-based Feltham’s Farm has announced details of three new wholesaler partnerships across the UK, expanding its reach significantly as demand continues to grow at the certified organic dairy.

Three major South West trade shows open their doors to business buyers

Businesses across the South West are being invited to discover new products, meet suppliers and gain fresh inspiration as free registration opens for three leading trade events serving the food, drink, hospitality, catering, foodservice, retail and tourism sectors.

National Apple Day: Celebrating Somerset’s cider-making heritage with Sheppy’s

Marking National Apple Day today, Somerset-based Sheppy’s Cider is celebrating the apples, orchards and traditional skill at the heart of Britain’s cidermaking heritage.

Taste of the West launches new Innovation Award with The Food Works SW

A new award for South West food and drink businesses turning bold ideas into reality, with a tailored support package from The Food Works SW for the winner.

South West’s finest chefs battle it out for top culinary title

Talented chefs from across the region will be battling it out for the prestigious title of South West Chef of the Year at the end of this month.

Canned Wine Group acquires low intervention wine brand New Theory to supercharge its draught expansion

Canned Wine Group, the pioneering UK wine business co-founded by Ben Franks and Simon Rollings, has announced its acquisition of New Theory, a popular South African low-intervention wine brand.

Dryad Gin brings a 007 twist to Taunton as The Tailor’s Speakeasy returns

Dryad Gin is returning to Gurds Menswear this December for a second Tailor’s Speakeasy, complete with secret passwords, 007-inspired cocktails and hundreds of pounds worth of raffle prizes.

27 restaurants join the Trencherman’s Guide for Edition 34

The South West’s longest-established independent dining guide has revealed 27 new members for its 34th edition, bringing together some of the most exciting restaurants, pubs and hotels across the region.

The Middlewick named finalist in two South West Tourism Awards categories

The Middlewick in Glastonbury is celebrating after being announced as a finalist in two categories at this year’s South West Tourism Awards.

Two Somerset Butcombe Pubs in running to be named Pub of the Year

Two Butcombe Group pubs in Somerset have been named finalists in the 2026 Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards, recognising the outstanding businesses and people who help make the region such a special place to visit.

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