Dorset

Dorset celebrates its stars

Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating in numbers this week as winners and sponsors of the 12th Dorset Tourism Awards were presented at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.

Hall & Woodhouse reveals 12% reduction in gas and 7% in electricity usage in 2024

Hall & Woodhouse, the leading family brewer and pub company, has revealed that it has achieved a 12% reduction in gas and 7% in electricity usage across its managed house estate in 2024.

Butcombe Group reports continued strong performance

Butcombe Group, a unique privately owned premium pub operator and brewing Group, is pleased to report a strong performance for the business in the year ended 25th January.

Daish’s Holidays see record Christmas bookings for 2025

Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has announced record bookings for their popular Christmas breaks.

Butcombe Group launches initiative to tackle loneliness

17 Butcombe Group pubs across the South of England have launched a new initiative this week – Butcombe’s Big Table Talk.

Finalists announced for 12th Dorset Tourism Awards

59 finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards following five months of judging.

Langham Wine Estate shines at two regional wine awards WineGB West Awards and WineGB Wessex Awards

Langham Wine Estate is celebrating an outstanding year of awards, cementing its place at the forefront of English winemaking.

Paws and Claus: Festive quiz night at Weymouth Bar & Restaurant

A barking good time is in store for the patrons of The Onyx Bar & Restaurant, at The Crown Hotel Weymouth, on Thursday 12th December, when they host a very special festive quiz night.

Langham Wine Estate launches new release of Culver Classic Cuvée NV

Celebrated for its exceptional wines, Langham Wine Estate is proud to introduce its new release of Culver Classic Cuvée NV.

South West food & drink Champions announced at the Taste of the West awards ceremony

The overall champion winners of this year’s Taste of the West Awards programme were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony held at Westpoint Arena near Exeter.

Hall & Woodhouse reveals its decade-long commitment to a quality Christmas with 10th ‘roast potato tour’

Hall & Woodhouse is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its annual Christmas roast potato tour, covering all 52 of its managed pubs across the South.

Pretty as a picture: Modern Art Distillery sponsors arts award

West Dorset-based Modern Art Distillery (M.A.D) has expanded its links with the art world by sponsoring its first award in the South West Academy’s open competition.

Chickpea Group to open The King’s Arms in Shaftesbury, Dorset

The trio behind the Wiltshire based Chickpea Group are excited to have acquired the King’s Arms in Shaftesbury, in what will be their first pub in the county of Dorset.

Report celebrates upgrades to apprenticeships launching careers in catering and hospitality

A wide-ranging report into the future of skills training for the catering and hospitality industry has been unveiled today.

South West 660 and St Austell Brewery continue partnership

South West 660, the iconic road trip that showcases the beautiful coastline of south west England and its many hidden gems, has extended its successful partnership with St Austell Brewery for a third consecutive year.

Rockwater’s new Sandbanks venue to open spring 2025

Rockwater, leading hospitality and lifestyle group, has confirmed that its third venue will open in Sandbanks, Poole, next spring, creating more than 150 jobs.

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