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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Glastonbury 2025: Here’s to feeling great – The Pop-Up Hotel’s wellness experiences
As speculation and rumours about Glastonbury Festival headline acts start to swirl, Glastonbury insiders’ go-to luxury glamping retreat, The Pop-Up Hotel is steaming ahead with plans for an unforgettable Glorious Glastonbury.
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Contemporary French restaurant, Lapin set to launch at Wapping Wharf
The team behind multi award-winning fire cooking restaurant, BANK Bristol, have announced plans for their second project, with Lapin set to launch at Wapping Wharf on Wednesday 2 April
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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.
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BBC1’s The One Show features North Somerset’s The Food WorksSW
The Food WorksSW the South West’s only dedicated food and drink innovation centre, was recently the star of a special feature produced by Yeti Television for BBC1’s The One Show.
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Hospitality leaders in England unite for Net Zero
Keenan Recycling recently brought together top hospitality and sustainability leaders to discuss actionable solutions for achieving carbon neutrality.
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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.
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Entries are now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards
Following the resounding success of last year’s awards, the highly anticipated 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards are now open for entries.
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RAW kicks off 2025 with two new business wins and an award shortlisting
Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has started 2025 with a bang with two new business wins and as one of the agencies shortlisted for PR Company/In-house Team of the Year in Roxhill Media’s inaugural PR Awards.
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Bartender at Rick Stein’s Seafood restaurant releases his own whisky after cocktail competition win
After claiming the top spot in the annual Nc’nean Creations cocktail competition, Norbert Drozdowski, bartender at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Cornwall, is releasing his very own whisky to celebrate.
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Bays Brewery pours £4,861 into local charities in 2024
Bays Brewery are kickstarting the New Year with the feel-good factor following the news that its 2024 limited-edition ‘Charity Brews’ have raised £4,861 for four deserving Devon charities.
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Chickpea Group to open The Manor House Inn, Somerset
The Chickpea Group will open their seventh pub with rooms (tenth site to join the group) and their first in the county of Somerset on Saturday 1st February.
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Sandford Orchards wins supermarket listing for new no alcohol cider, Red Zero
Devon-based Sandford Orchards is delighted to announce that its new no alcohol cider, Red Zero, has been listed in selected Morrisons stores.
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Ryan Venning announced as new Head Chef at Kota Kai, Porthleven
Kota Kai, in Porthleven, Cornwall, is delighted to announce Ryan Venning has joined their kitchen as Head Chef.
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Victory for Lynton’s A Little Deli
Laura and Daniel Whitfield, multi-award winners at A Little Deli, sent a heartfelt message: “We are absolutely over the moon to share that A Little Deli has been crowned Champion 2024 for the Taste of the West, Best South West Specialist Retailer/Delicatessen!”
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St Austell Brewery shares sustainability progress in first impact report
St Austell Brewery has released its first impact report demonstrating the family-owned business’ commitment to sustainability and its efforts to have a positive impact on people and the planet.
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