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Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’

Creative retreats, nature walks, poetry walks, a Book Butler and restorative stays on the Exe Estuary – Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’.

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.

St Austell Brewery teams up with endurance athlete Nick Butter to bring Proper Job 0.5% to running events across the world

St Austell Brewery has announced a year-long partnership with renowned endurance athlete Nick Butter and the immersive running retreat company he founded – Run Weekends.

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.

Bays Brewery brews up £4,815 for Devon charities

Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again shown the power of community, raising £4,815 for four deserving Devon charities close to its heart through its 2025 Charity Brews.

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.

St Austell Brewery’s beer festival raises £18,000 for important causes across the South West

Thousands of beer lovers, who descended on St Austell Brewery’s much-loved Celtic Beer Festival in November last year, have helped raise £18,000 for charity.

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