Dorset

Support for Torbay B&B event proves popular

With only a few places remaining, BusinessXchange’s ‘SMART’ event is aimed at increasing the profitability of the Torbay based B&B and Guesthouse community.

Weymouth fish and chips shop gives back to the local community

Paul Hay, the owner of Fish ’n’ Fritz, Weymouth’s award-winning Fish & Chip shop, has made last year’s pandemic food donation to Weymouth Foodbank an annual thing, with another donation of 60 fruit and vegetable boxes.

Hall & Woodhouse adds historic Lyme Regis hotel to portfolio

The Dorset brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse has acquired The Royal Lion Hotel in Lyme Regis as part of its continued expansion plans.

A unique Indian street food is back at Weymouth’s award-winning curry house

Recently awarded ‘Bronze, in the ‘Casual Dining & Restaurant of The Year’ category in the Dorset Tourism Awards. Shalims Indian Restaurant is bringing back Thali, an Indian street food, for March.

The winners have been announced for the 2021/22 Dorset Tourism Awards

54 Winners have been announced in a day-long online awards ceremony, with three further awards to be announced in May.

Launch of new UK road trip quickly attracts hospitality, tourism and travel businesses

A spectacular new driving route around the coastline of the southwest peninsular is attracting immediate support from tourism and hospitality businesses.

You’re invited to the Source trade show next week!

The Source food & drink trade show, at Westpoint, Exeter on 9th & 10th February, is a great opportunity for you to restock, discover new products, and meet new and existing suppliers.

Al Molo announce their expansion into Dorchester

It is good news for food lovers and job seekers as Al Molo announce their expansion into Dorchester with the opening of an additional restaurant, Al Molo Ristorante Di Pesce

Rockwater founder planning multimillion-pound Village sites for Dorset

The founder of Rockwater, the food and drink destination and community hub in Hove, has announced a similar venture across two sites in Dorset, at Branksome Beach and Sandbanks near Poole.

Celebration looming for Dorset tourism

54 Finalists have been announced as part of this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards, with all now waiting with anticipation for Awards Day in February.

Hall & Woodhouse increase pub portfolio and look to acquire more “pubs with rooms” this year

Dorset-based brewer and pub company Hall & Woodhouse added a flurry of pubs to its portfolio at the end of last year and plans to buy more pubs with accommodation this year.

Lovers of Indian food celebrate ‘British Curry Day’ and donate £1,500 to local hospice

On 1st December, curry fans from in and around Weymouth raised over £1,500 for Weldmar Hospicecare by booking a table at, or ordering takeaway from, Shalims Indian Restaurant.

It’s all about the ingredients and growth!

It’s the end of an era for the Great British Biscotti Co as the Dorset bakery transitions lock, stock & biscuit barrel to Artful Baker.

Local business spicing up the coffers for a local charity!

Restaurant owner Shalim Abs will be honouring British Curry Day on Wednesday 1st December, by donating half of his day’s takings to the Weldmar Hospicecare charity.

Purbeck Cider Co boost retail offering with launch of three new craft ciders in 330ml cans.

Purbeck Cider’s latest creation is a range of curiously crafted sparkling ciders in 330ml cans, available in fridge friendly 6 x 330ml packs, targeting off-trade sales.

Magnificent meat spells success for South West, as farmers, butchers and charcutiers celebrate at Great Taste

Three mouth-watering meats produced in the South West feature on this year’s list of Great Taste award-winners.

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