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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.

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.

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.

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.

Devon Tourism Awards finalists revealed

74 entries have been confirmed as finalists in the 2026 Devon Tourism Awards.

Langage Farm Devonshire Clotted Cream proves a hit at Westminster

Langage Farm’s award-winning clotted cream was the most popular item on the Awards table as Food Drink Devon took the best of the county’s food and drink to the Houses of Parliament.

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.

Executive chef joins award-winning voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

Kigh Johnson has been appointed as the new executive chef at ISCA Restaurant & Bar at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

Sustainable Pioneer award for voco Zeal Exeter Science Park

ISCA Restaurant & Bar at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park won three gold awards at the Food Drink Devon Awards earlier this week, in addition to being named as a Sustainable Pioneer.

East Devon hospitality businesses urged to share challenges as council develops funding bid

East Devon District Council is calling on hospitality businesses across the district to share their experiences as it develops a bid for the Government’s new Hospitality Support Fund.

Devon’s food and drink heroes crowned at the Food Drink Devon Awards 2026

Marking its 15th anniversary, the Food Drink Devon Awards brought together 420 guests at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, on Monday 5th October.

Festival hosts record number of events and delivers value to the East Devon hospitality industry

The 6th edition of the Taste East Devon Festival took place from 12th – 20th September with a packed calendar of events.

Sandford Orchards launches new fruity and floral dry-hopped cider, Pip Hop

A modern, hoppy twist on traditional cidermaking, Sandford Orchards has launched Pip Hop.

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