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Bristol hoteliers reveal budget 2021 wish-list

Extending the reduced VAT period and doing more to overcome a shortage of skilled workers top the wish-list of Bristol hoteliers ahead of this month’s budget.

Discover a Cornish Christmas shopping experience in the heart of the festive city

Truro Farmers Market has announced that it is joining forces with Truro BID to bring a local shopping experience with a magical atmosphere to the city this festive season.

Devon’s finest honoured at sell-out Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (4th October) night’s 10th Food Drink Devon Awards.

The Angel wins Best Fine Dining Restaurant award from Food Drink Devon!

The glittering 10th anniversary Food Drink Devon Awards Ceremony was held at the New Continental Hotel on 4th October, and hosted by Oz Clarke OBE.

Rave’s Coffee Subscription keeps the Christmas buzz going

Roasted, posted and landing on doormats throughout Christmas and beyond, a Coffee Gift Subscription from Rave delivers top notch coffee along with a jargon-busting apprenticeship.

Quicke’s unveils its Festive Feasting Box, filling the Christmas table with the best of the South West

Bringing the West Country’s finest together for a Christmas sharing board to remember, Devon-based cheesemaker, Quicke’s has announced the launch of its first ever Festive Feasting Box.

Petrol shortages and driving rain did not stop the celebrations at Noahs Ark Zoo Farm

Over forty tourism businesses, sponsors and supporters of the Bristol Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards braved the weather last week to attend a celebration hosted by Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

Sharp’s Brewery Atlantic Team out in force at SAS Million Mile Beach Clean

Enthusiastic team members of Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery braved the gruelling elements last weekend to support the final mile of the biggest and most active beach clean campaign ever!

Monarch Liqueurs awarded two Golds by Taste of the West!

Monarch Liqueurs – home of the Tamar Tipple – are delighted to have been awarded a Gold by Taste of the West for their Peach Brandy Liqueur and the Apple Brandy Liqueur.

4 of the 10 César award winners for 2022 are from the South West!

As Brits fall in love with travelling in their own country again, The Good Hotel Guide 2022: Great Britain & Ireland, published on 4th October, provides plenty of inspiration on where to stay for a short break this autumn.

Collaboration between two microbreweries introduces new limited-edition beer

A new beer made with Lotus Biscoff biscuits and spread will be released next month as part of a collaboration between The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Cornwall, and Fallen Acorn Brewing Co. Hampshire.

Purbeck Cider Co boost retail offering with launch of three new craft ciders in 330ml cans.

Purbeck Cider’s latest creation is a range of curiously crafted sparkling ciders in 330ml cans, available in fridge friendly 6 x 330ml packs, targeting off-trade sales.

Cornish Dairy’s butter rated ‘Outstanding’ in world’s largest food and drink awards

Trewithen Dairy has been awarded 2-stars in the Great Taste Awards, the largest and most trusted food and drink awards on the planet.

Tavistock-based Flapjackery is among the Great Taste winners of 2021

Tavistock-based Flapjackery’s Clotted Cream Fudge Flapjack has been awarded a coveted gold star by Great Taste, the largest and most trusted food and drink awards on the planet.

New plans to expand Bristol’s Cargo submitted

Bristol’s popular shipping container food and drink destination Cargo could be expanded with four new restaurants.

November opening for Salon’s rural Somerset restaurant

The team behind Salon in Brixton London has announced November 10th will be the opening date for Holm, its new rural restaurant in South Petherton in Somerset.

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