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Leading UK vineyards pledge shared commitment to bolstering the West Country wine scene in 2026

A collective of leading southwest vineyards joined forces, pledging even greater collaboration to further bolster the region’s impressive reputation for wine production and tourism.

Triple triumph: The Ilchester Arms celebrates remarkable year of recognition

The Ilchester Arms in Symondsbury is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition!

Five-Star fixer: Fred Sirieix’s call to South West hospitality.

Fred Sirieix is launching a brand-new four-part Channel 4 mission, Fred’s Hotel Fixers, and he’s asking any struggling hospitality businesses in the South West to step forward.

Dorset’s best tourism businesses celebrate

Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating as 68 trophies were presented at the 13th Dorset Tourism Awards in Weymouth Pavilion.

Celebrating 33 years of excellence: The Trencherman’s Guide crowns 28 new restaurants in the South West

The stars of South West hospitality aligned in Cornwall for the high-profile launch of the 33rd edition of the Trencherman’s Guide.

Primrose Farm Shop & Café announces grand opening celebration on 11th October

Primrose Farm Shop & Café, the newly opened hub at Lymburghs Farm near Marnhull, will officially celebrate its launch with a Grand Opening event on Saturday 11th October 2025.

The Apple Tree Restaurant in Yeovil wins Gold at Taste of the West 2025

The Apple Tree Restaurant, located at Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil, is celebrating a Gold accolade at this year’s Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards.

Hall & Woodhouse publishes annual results

Family-owned brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, based in Dorset, has published its annual results, showing strong performance in a challenging environment.

Five reasons to enter the Taste of the West Awards

The Taste of the West Awards programme has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over 30 years. There’s still time to enter for 2025 – don’t miss out on your chance to be part of it.

Purbeck Cider’s first community Apple Day to be held at The Dorset Cider Farm

Purbeck Cider introduces its latest cider event to the calendar: Apple Day.

Taste of the West reveals latest winners

Taste of the West has announced the results of Phase Three of this year’s Taste of the West Product Awards.

Mermaid’s landmark event

10 years of the Mermaid Spirits range was marked by a 10th anniversary thank you event at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina in Cowes on the Isle of Wight recently.

Daish’s Holidays invests over £1.7m in coach fleet as part of sustainability drive

Daish’s Holidays, a leading provider of UK coach holidays, has invested a further £1.7 million in six new luxury coaches as part of its ambitious fleet investment programme and sustainability drive to upgrade its fleet.

Dorset Sea Salt collaboration with Russell & Atwell sells out in under 24 hours

A unique collaboration between British chocolate pioneers Russell & Atwell and Dorset Sea Salt Co. blending fresh chocolate with mineral-rich sea salt in a limited ‘Butter Toffee Fresh Chocolates’ microbatch release sold out in under 24 hours.

Taste of the West: A new chapter begins

We’re excited to share that the organisation that was Taste of the West has now been re-established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar.

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