South West News

Heligan Night Garden returns with breathtaking new artworks and installations

The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s legendary Night Garden winter celebration will make a spectacular return from Friday November 13 as new, larger-than-life installations light up the world-famous gardens, alongside much-loved classics.

Bath adds a sprinkling of nostalgia to the magic of Christmas

Bath is preparing for a packed festive season, with Christmas markets, light installations, ice skating, theatre and plenty of opportunities to step into the world of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved The Snowman.

Dorset’s five-star Summer Lodge enters new chapter under new ownership

A picturesque hotel in the Dorset countryside, inspired by writer and architect Thomas Hardy, has a new owner.

Twixmas bookings up more than 20% at Daish’s Holidays as holidaymakers stretch out the festive season

Daish’s Holidays has seen bookings for its Twixmas breaks rise by more than 20 per cent year on year, as more holidaymakers choose UK breaks to extend their celebrations into the days between Christmas and New Year.

Somerset ice cream maker Gelato Bros scoops up Middle East export success

A Somerset ice cream maker is scaling up production after landing its first major export contract in the Middle East.

South West 660 drives £10m boost to region’s visitor economy

From a simple idea to a major tourism driver, South West 660 is clocking up some impressive milestones.

Jacob Ashburton-Dunning crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026

A chef from the acclaimed Gidleigh Park in Devon has been crowned South West Chef of the Year 2026, the region’s most prestigious culinary title.

South West producers celebrate latest Taste of the West Awards wins

Food and drink producers across the South West are celebrating following the latest round of Taste of the West Awards, with businesses from Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire and Bristol among those receiving Gold, Silver and Commended accolades.

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester opens Rodda’s new cottage cheese facility

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visited Rodda’s Creamery in Scorrier, Cornwall, to mark the opening of the family dairy’s new purpose-built cottage cheese production facility.

Cornwall Visitor Alliance urges government to back tourism

As we approach the Autumn Budget, the Cornwall Visitor Economy Alliance (CVA) is calling on Government to recognise the importance of the visitor economy and the growing pressures facing tourism and hospitality businesses.

Three major South West trade shows open their doors to business buyers

Businesses across the South West are being invited to discover new products, meet suppliers and gain fresh inspiration as free registration opens for three leading trade events serving the food, drink, hospitality, catering, foodservice, retail and tourism sectors.