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New Covid-19 restrictions: robust possibly, but not proportionate

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Will the Government’s latest “dose of medicine” to keep Covid at bay actually work – or will it simply succeed in killing off the patient?

Plans lodged for Taunton redevelopment scheme

Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of Crown Walk in the centre of Taunton.

The South West did extremely well at the Great Taste 2020 awards!

Following 14 weeks of judging, the results of the world’s most trusted food and drink awards, Great Taste, have been released, with many producers in the South West now celebrating.

Bristol hoteliers issue new call for Government support

Hoteliers in Bristol say more Government support is urgently needed to protect the long-term future of their businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bristol’s first dedicated fermented food shop, Every Good Thing, to join Wapping Wharf

Bristol’s first dedicated fermented food shop, Every Good Thing, is the latest exciting new addition to join Wapping Wharf

Hayle’s newest beach restaurant prepares for winter season

A beach venue in Cornwall is creating a new covered seating area to run a series of firepit events for autumn and winter.

Introducing Devon’s first dram, Dartmoor Whisky Distillery cracks open its casks in time for Christmas

Following a decade of planning and many moons in the barrels, the very first expressions of Dartmoor Whisky have now been released

Finally, a non-alcoholic spirit that sets an adventurous new standard in taste

‘New London Light’ (NLL) is a critically acclaimed, bold and refreshing non-alcoholic spirit setting a brave new standard in taste for low and no alcohol

A fresh Taste of the West Gold medal for Bean-to-Bar chocolate maker Solkiki!

Having already been presented with over 100 awards for fine chocolate, Dorset-based bean-to-bar chocolate-maker Solkiki has been awarded a fresh gold medal in this year’s Taste of the West Awards.

More historic National Trust sites reopen as charity welcomes five million visits to its houses and gardens

The National Trust has welcomed its five millionth visit to its houses and gardens, as it opens even more of its historic places to the public this week.

New soft drinks range is just the tonic!

Cornish soft drinks company Jolly’s, launch their new canned Cornish Tonic Water.

Food Drink Devon launch alternative awards scheme for 2020

One of the UK’s biggest county competitions celebrating local food and drink has been forced to undergo changes this year for obvious reasons – but in the fertile and highly productive county of Devon, it remains the case that “the show must go on”

The world’s first certified compostable cling film reaches the South West

September heralds National Recycling Week and the Great British Beach Clean, both bringing into focus our unsustainable reliance on single use plastic

Coastal hotel makes way for ‘staycation’ apartments in multi-million-pound re-development in Devon

Lantern Lodge Hotel, a sea-view hotel on the South Devon coast is to make way for a series of modern ‘staycation’ apartments in a £3.3m re-development project

Occupyd launches first-of-its-kind marketplace to help any business monetise its existing space

The 3rd of September marked the launch of Occupyd, a first-of-its-kind online marketplace that connects businesses and individuals searching for workspace with companies looking to monetise their extra capacity.

A new direction for beautiful award-winning Pentillie Castle as it re-opens

Cornwall’s Pentillie Castle has re-opened its doors under a new guise for late 2020, as one of the West Country’s most lovely and sought after wedding and private hire venues.

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