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Butcombe Group launches initiative to tackle loneliness

17 Butcombe Group pubs across the South of England have launched a new initiative this week – Butcombe’s Big Table Talk.

Sharp’s and Bango Kitchen collab with the first Silent Bistro takeover at Cornwalls creative foodie destination

Sharp’s Brewing Company and their food friends Bango Kitchen are set to kick-off the ‘month of love’ in style, coupling up for a one-night culinary beer and food-matched journey at the Buttermarket.

Firebrand Brewing Co. unveils finisher beers for Arc of Attrition

Firebrand Brewing Co.is delighted to unveil two finisher beers that it has created for the Arc of Attrition by UTMB event being held in Cornwall at the end of January.

Entries are now open for the coveted Food Drink Devon Awards

Following the resounding success of last year’s awards, the highly anticipated 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards are now open for entries.

Bays Brewery pours £4,861 into local charities in 2024

Bays Brewery are kickstarting the New Year with the feel-good factor following the news that its 2024 limited-edition ‘Charity Brews’ have raised £4,861 for four deserving Devon charities.

Cotswold hotel guests wake up to a taste of the East

Daavat breakfast naan and akuri eggs are not a regular on most breakfast menus but at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel in the village of Crudwell they are and are proving to be a ‘hot’ choice amongst guests.

Chickpea Group to open The Manor House Inn, Somerset

The Chickpea Group will open their seventh pub with rooms (tenth site to join the group) and their first in the county of Somerset on Saturday 1st February.

Academy of Cheese launches new training collaboration with Michael Caines Academy in Exeter

Top trainee chefs and hospitality students at the renowned Michael Caines Academy in Exeter were the first cohort to receive a full day of bespoke cheese training as part of their two-year programme.

Royal Cornwall Show – Tickets on sale now

Tickets for the Royal Cornwall Show, the county’s biggest day out, are now on sale for 2025.

St Austell Brewery shares sustainability progress in first impact report

St Austell Brewery has released its first impact report demonstrating the family-owned business’ commitment to sustainability and its efforts to have a positive impact on people and the planet.

First look at Pedn Olva’s visionary new transformation in St Ives is unveiled

St Austell Brewery has announced a multi-million-pound investment at one of St Ives’ most iconic venues.

Liberation Group rebrands to Butcombe Group

Liberation Group, the leading privately owned, premium pub operator and brewing business, announces plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group.

The Burnt Chef Project announces return of Mental Health Heroes Awards

Returning for a second year, The Burnt Chef Project announces the return of its hugely successful ‘Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards’.

Finalists announced for 12th Dorset Tourism Awards

59 finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards following five months of judging.

Historic brewery unveils Extra Special ale

St Austell Brewery has released a limited-edition beer in the form of a supercharged version of its hugely popular flagship ale, Tribute.

RAVE doubles down on the coffee subscription that keeps it fresh

Roasted, posted and landing on doormats within 24 hours, the RAVE Coffee Club subscription is now more fresh and flexible than ever before.

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