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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.

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.

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.

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.

Flapjackery opens permanent shop on Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Now in its 10th year, the Devon-based bakery has grown into an established national brand, with shops across the South West and a strong presence at food festivals and events.

South West businesses celebrate gold as Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards gather momentum in 2026

From seafood specialists to tearoom owners, some of this year’s early Gold Award winners share what the accolade means for their businesses and why entering could be one of the best decisions you make in 2026.

The sweet taste of success in Plymouth

Signature Strawberries cafe, specialising in chocolate-dipped strawberries, celebrates a year on, on Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour.

A perfect match: Somerset CCC and Otter Black

Somerset County Cricket Club is extremely pleased to be able to announce a new and exciting partnership with Otter Brewery. The collaboration will see the brewery’s new Otter Black become the Official Stout of Somerset CCC.

Gather, the South West food and drink summit, returns to Exeter

Gather is returning on Wednesday 10th June to The Forum at the University of Exeter bringing together the region’s producers, industry leaders and academics for a day of insight, inspiration and innovation.

Tourism Awards earn prestigious ‘Outstanding’ Trust Mark accreditation

Services for Tourism has earned ‘Outstanding’ Trust Mark accreditation for their management of the Dorset, Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall Tourism Awards.

Final call for East Devon Tourism Network event: Empowering local voices in challenging times

Tourism and hospitality businesses across East Devon are being encouraged to secure one of the final remaining places at the upcoming East Devon Tourism Network event, “Speaking Up for East Devon Tourism: A Voice for Collaboration and Change.”

Salcombe Distilling Co. reports strong 2025 growth and sets its sights on tripling its size over the next five years

Distilling their multi-award-winning Salcombe Gin, Salcombe Rum and New London Light on the waterfront of Salcombe, Salcombe Distilling Co. has reported 10% year-on-year growth.

Truly Treats expands award-winning scone range with two new premium flavours

Building on its established, multi-award-winning range, the Devon bakery introduces Spring Onion & Cheese and Cherry scones developed for high-quality afternoon tea service.

Devon’s Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero scoops more international awards

Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just won silver, at the International Cider Awards, for its non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero, to add to its burgeoning trophy cabinet.

New Plymouth campaign addresses routes to market after Plymouth auction closure

Led by the Plymouth Fishing & Seafood Association, ‘A Taste of the Salt’ aims to rebuild the fleet’s market visibility, improve local access to landings and strengthen its position within the UK supply chain.

The Turf Pub enters exciting new chapter under River Exe Partnership management

The Turf – the beautiful waterside pub nestled between the River Exe and the Exeter Canal – is now under new management, with River Exe Partnership taking the helm.

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