Newly launched, The Elysium Collection is a family of new British hotels, spas and health clubs, providing informal luxury wellness staycations in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK.
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Roly’s Fudge relocates its oldest fudge pantry and announces new ownership in Barnstaple
Roly’s Fudge has announced new ownership of its oldest pantry in Barnstaple, which has relocated from its long-standing location in the Barnstaple Pannier Market to new premises at 11 Holland Walk.
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Sandford Orchards’ founder, Barny Butterfield, receives lifetime achievement award for services to the cider industry
Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry at the Royal Bath & West Show last month.
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Still In Cask launches world’s first open exchange for whisky cask shares
Still In Cask has launched what the founders believe is the world’s first open, transparent peer-to-peer exchange for whisky cask shares.
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Pipers & Co launches new food platform to connect regenerative farmers with ethical shoppers
Created to close the gap between producers doing the right thing and consumers who want to support them, Pipers & Co is a new kind of food shopping platform.
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Daish’s Holidays reports rise in group bookings as holidaymakers embrace shared seaside breaks in 2026
Daish’s Holidays, is reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in group bookings for 2026, as holidaymakers increasingly opt to travel together in search of better value and shared experiences.
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A natural pairing: Scarlet Hotel welcomes chef rooted in the seasons
Chris Whitmore has taken the helm at Scarlet Hotel at Mawgan Porth in Cornwall as the new Head Chef, bringing a passion for growing, sourcing and celebrating seasonal produce.
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St Austell Brewery and Fuller’s collaborate on special edition beer
More than 25 years after beginning her brewing career at Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery brewing director Georgina Young has reunited with the company to create a special limited-edition beer for its pubs.
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From work placement to national final – the Exeter independent backing the next generation of chefs
Exeter restaurant Crave is celebrating one of its student kitchen team reaching a national cooking final and is calling on other local hospitality businesses to follow suit.
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The Food WorksSW unveils new canning line to meet growing demand from drinks sector
The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, has launched a new canning line in response to growing demand from food and drink producers looking to scale up production and trial new canned products.
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Devon’s Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero wins cider trophy at World Alcohol Free Awards
Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating winning the Best Non-Alcoholic Cider Trophy at the World Alcohol-Free Awards for its alcohol-free cider, Red Zero, following on from winning Gold at these awards earlier this year.
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Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year competition for 2026
The search has begun for the region’s best chefs. Entries are now open for the South West Chef of the Year.
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Dorset’s Sea Sisters hooks £78k to scale British fish cannery
A Dorset-based cannery dedicated to premium canned British fish is expanding thanks to a total of £78,600 in funding from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, with support from its partner SWIG Finance.
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Butcombe Group announces leadership restructure across managed pubs and inns
Butcombe Group has announced strategic changes to its Pubs and Inns leadership structure, with Alice Bowyer appointed as Managing Director of its Managed House Division.
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South West tourism businesses strike triple gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Tourism businesses from Devon, Cornwall and Exmoor brought home eight national awards, including three Golds, at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, at Aerospace Bristol on 3rd June.
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A feast for the senses – The Cotswold Show Food Hall 2026
From award-winning cheeses to craft spirits, artisan chocolate to fresh doughnuts — the Cotswold Show Food Hall returns bigger and better than ever on 4th and 5th July.
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