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Circumstance Distillery named “Best New English Distillery” at the English Whisky Awards

Circumstance Distillery has been awarded Best New English Distillery at the English Whisky Awards, recognising its rapid rise as one of the most innovative new producers in the UK whisky landscape.

From ancient India to the slopes of Dartmoor

South Devon kitchen-table business Happy Butter, which manufactures organic ghee, has grown to supply health food stores nationwide and export as far afield as South Korea, thanks to support from the British Business Bank, via SWIG Finance.

Harbour-view guest house in Brixham offers turnkey lifestyle business opportunity

A beautifully presented guest house overlooking Brixham harbour has come to market, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, turnkey hospitality business in one of Devon’s most picturesque coastal settings.

Watergate Bay unveils vibrant summer of beachside events

Watergate Bay Hotel is set for a standout summer, with an energising programme of beachside events celebrating food, music, wellbeing and relaxed coastal living on Cornwall’s north coast.

Charitable hoteliers take to the city streets to raise funds

Staff from several Bristol hotels took to the city’s streets last weekend to raise money for several charities which work in and around the city.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

Food and farming at the heart of the Royal Bath & West Show 2026

Food remains a key part of the Royal Bath & West Show’s offer this year, as the long-established agricultural event returns to Somerset from 28–30 May.

New membership benefits launched by leading regional food and drink group

Taste of the West — the South West’s leading food and drink membership organisation — has launched its most comprehensive membership programme to date, opening to applications on Monday 11 May 2026.

Purbeck Cider launches ‘People’s Choice’ charity cider

Independent Dorset cidermaker Purbeck Cider, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition charity cider, People’s Choice.

Dryad Gins wins big at The Gin Guide Awards 2026.

Local distiller Becky Wright won two gold, one silver and one bronze award for Dryad Gins.

RumWorld Cocktail Day launch: Introducing the Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD

World Cocktail Day provided the perfect moment for Hattiers to launch something special, introducing the brand new Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD cocktail can.

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.