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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.

A new future dawns for Taste of the West

The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.

Vegan Events UK announces date for 2025 Bournemouth Vegan Festival

Vegan Events UK, organiser of vegan festivals around Britain, is pleased to announce that the Bournemouth Vegan Festival is returning to the Citygate Centre, Bournemouth on Saturday 6th September.

South West Tourism Awards 2025: A flourishing industry celebrated

The 2025 Tourism Awards across Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset have officially closed their entry periods, revealing a vibrant and growing tourism and hospitality sector across the South West.

South West hospitality shines: Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse named Top Employers!

The South West’s vibrant food, drink, and hospitality sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with two of its prominent players, Butcombe Group and Hall & Woodhouse, earning prestigious recognition as “The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Sherborne’s Solkiki claims top honours at British Chocolate Awards

Solkiki Chocolatemaker of Sherborne raise the bar with 11 new awards for 6 new bars at the British arm of the International Chocolate Awards

Purbeck Zero – great flavour, great roots, zero alcohol

The Purbeck Cider Company release Purbeck Zero, an eagerly anticipated craft cider with authentic flavour and zero alcohol.

Speculation is emerging around the future of regional food group Taste of the West

There has been a silence from the current organisation about the future of the South West regional food group, but it is now public knowledge that administrators have been appointed to secure a future for this highly valued brand.

Entries open for Tourism Awards 2025 across South West

Tourism and hospitality businesses across the South West are invited to enter the various South West 2025 Tourism Awards

Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Bristol Bath & Somerset winners go national!

Regional tourism award winners from across the South West have been named national finalists, and will be representing their regions at the VisitEngland Awards at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June.

Golden Hooves and BV Dairy win 12 medals at British & Irish Cheese Awards

Farmer-owned dairy co-operative, First Milk, has won 12 medals at the British & Irish Cheese Awards, across both its Golden Hooves and BV Dairy brands.

Awards for Tourism Awards!

The team running the South West region’s Tourism Awards are thrilled to again achieve the highest ‘Outstanding’ accreditation from the Awards Trust Mark, following feedback from a selection of entrants and judges.

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