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Cricklade Hotel & Spa appoints Stuart Earp as new General Manager

Cricklade Hotel & Spa, the enchanting 45-bedroom country house hotel and spa in the picturesque Cotswolds, has appointed Stuart Earp as its new General Manager.

An ancient Somerset tradition lives on at Sheppy’s Cider as Wassail returns

Sheppy’s Cider welcomed the local community to its annual Wassailing evening on Friday 23rd January, with over 450 attendees gathering at the cider farm near Taunton to celebrate one of Somerset’s oldest winter traditions.

Lapin named in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants 2026

Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.

Lyme Bay Winery launches 2024 Pinot Noir, following award-winning success of its 2021 vintage

Lyme Bay Winery has released its new 2024 Pinot Noir, a highly anticipated follow-up to its 2021 vintage, which was awarded Best Pinot Noir at the 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

The Food WorksSW to host new funded events for food and drink businesses

One-of-a-kind food and drink innovation centre, The Food WorksSW in Weston-super-Mare is set to host a programme of events open to all UK food and drink businesses.

Pub business rates comment – CEO of St Austell Brewery, Kevin Georgel

Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive, St Austell Brewery: “We welcome today’s intervention by the government which will mitigate the impact of business rates increases that were scheduled for April.”

Nisbets Live 2026 announces a line-up focused on support for the hospitality industry

Registration is now open for Nisbets Live 2026 with a show line up focused on supporting the hospitality industry.

Burts Snacks outlines plan to launch HFSS compliant hand-cooked crisps

Leading premium snack brand Burts Snacks has announced plans to roll out a new series of HFSS-compliant products throughout 2026.

New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism worth £147 billion to UK economy

Tourism’s importance to the British economy is highlighted in major new research from national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.

Somerset young campaigner joins Emma Thompson in school food film

Rylee, 15, a campaigner and Young Food Ambassador from Somerset, has helped create a powerful animated campaign film narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and three other young people from across the UK

Bristol hoteliers say arena will make city a top destination again

Hoteliers in Bristol have high hopes that the long-awaited new arena will put the city right back on the map as a top destination and provide a big boost to their businesses.

Food & Drink Festival returns, celebrating 30 years of British & Irish Cheese Awards

With the Bath & West Food & Drink Festival coming back to The Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet on 21–22 March, organisers have announced an exciting programme for 2026.

Powderkeg expands contract brewing operation

Devon brewery Powderkeg expands its contract brewing service, adding new capacity and enhanced services for start-up and established brewers.

RAVE Coffee rolls out more beans without the buzz, as demand for Decaf grows

RAVE Coffee has expanded its range of decaf options for 2026, following a huge surge in popularity for this more gentle cup of joe.

RAW Food and Drink PR Celebrates 15 Years with Double Shortlist in Roxhill Media Awards

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW is celebrating its 15th year in business with double recognition at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards.

Thatchers launch interactive rugby game designed to support hospitality

Thatchers Cider is bringing the thrill of rugby to the heart of pubs with the launch of ‘Perfection in Every Drop Kick’.

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