Rise and Shine

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Food

Fuel up with Warrens Bakery at Trago’s petrol station in Newton Abbot

Warrens Bakery, the oldest pasty maker in the world, has opened a new in-store shop at Trago’s petrol station in Newton Abbot, one of the West Country’s busiest petrol stations.

Chef Adam Handling MBE launches new collaboration series at Ugly Butterfly with the UK’s most exciting Michelin-starred chefs

Chef Adam Handling MBE is excited to announce a new four-hands dinner series at his Michelin-starred Newquay restaurant, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.

Darts Farm marks 55 years with Summer Festival celebration

Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.

The Source trade show sponsors Casual Dining category at Taste of the West Awards 2026

The Source trade show is proud to be an affiliate sponsor of the Taste of the West Awards 2026, supporting the Casual Dining category – an area that continues to play a vital role in reflecting how people eat, meet and experience food across the South West.

St Ives Food & Drink Festival 2026 returns with fire, flavour and family fun

The much-loved St Ives Food & Drink Festival is set to return, bringing three unforgettable days of food, drink and live entertainment to the golden sands of Porthminster Beach in St Ives.

Adam Handling Collection (AHC) Food Festival returns for a second year

Chef Adam Handling MBE is bringing back the AHC Food Festival for a second year running, after the huge success of last October’s event.

South West restaurants recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Restaurants, chefs and hospitality teams from across the South West have been recognised at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.

Lapin named Best Newcomer at Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Bristol-based independent French restaurant, Lapin has been named Best Newcomer at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026.

Flapjackery appoints Henry Franklin as managing director

Flapjackery has appointed Henry Franklin as its new managing director, as co-founder Carol Myott steps into the role of chair.

Pod Cafe ready for the summer season

Pod Cafe, the much-loved beachside beach café has enjoyed a refurbishment and is looking forward to a busy summer season providing delicious food, community events and Cornish hospitality to visitors and locals alike.

New chapter begins at Heron Farm Vineyard, Devon

This Spring marks the beginning of a new chapter at Heron Farm Vineyard, as a local family steps into custodianship of the much-loved vineyard, kitchen and events destination near Honiton, Devon.

Family reunion heralds new chapter for popular Bristol bar

A Bristol-based brother and sister’s business reunion heralds the start of an exciting new chapter for a popular city bar and live music venue.

Polgoon launches first-ever day festival to celebrate start of the growing season

Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard is set to welcome locals and visitors alike to its first-ever Polgoon Festival, a relaxed one-day celebration of local music, food and drink, marking the start of the growing season in Cornwall.

Shop Cotswolds brings Cotswolds producers together at Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Shop Cotswolds was delighted to welcome a high number of food and drink producers from across the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean to a successful networking event hosted by Woodchester Valley Vineyard.

Five friends join forces in pub takeover!

One of Cirencester’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with the investors behind the soon-to-reopen Talbot Inn now revealed.

Flapjackery Sidmouth and Lyme Regis strike Gold at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards

Flapjackery is celebrating a double win, with its Sidmouth and Lyme Regis shops picking up Gold in the Specialist Retailer/Deli category at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, adding to its growing number of Gold-winning shops.