South West News

The Burnt Chef Project launches accredited suicide prevention training programme

Globally recognised not-for-profit, The Burnt Chef Project, has announced the launch of two accredited suicide prevention training programmes, in association with Suicide First Aid and MHFA England.

St Austell Brewery acquires the Bath Pub Company

St Austell Brewery has acquired The Bath Pub Company, further growing and strengthening its 184-strong West Country pub estate.

Bath & West Food & Drink Festival set to launch in 2024

Promising talks, tastings and family fun, with a big helping of cheese along the way, the Royal Bath & West Society has announced the arrival of its new Food & Drink Festival for 2024.

Multimedia ‘Field to Fork’ project to showcase mid-Devon’s finest food and drink

The mouth-watering story of some of Mid-Devon’s best food and drink suppliers will be told in an innovative new digital project.

Thousands expected to attend Taste East Devon Food Festival 9th – 24th September 2023

East Devon is preparing for a bustling September with thousands of visitors to the district as well as local residents expected to attend events during the Taste East Devon Food Festival (9th-24th September).

Short-term visas just the job to help struggling hoteliers

Bristol hoteliers are backing the possible introduction of a new short-term visa scheme which could be just to the job to help solve their long-running staff-shortage problems.

Loungers PLC announces appointment of new brand Managing Director

Loungers, the leading operator of all-day café/bar/restaurants across the UK under the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as Managing Director of its Cosy Club brand.

South Devon Food Hub launches to support region’s food and drink producers

Founded by farmers with a strong sustainability and regenerative commitment, the new South Devon Food Hub has just launched.

Tourism brings cheer to the British Economy

As we head into autumn and the start of a new school year, tourist resorts around the UK are counting the profits after another booming staycation season.

Bristol restaurants dominate Uber Eats South West award nominations

You can now vote for your favourite restaurant in the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2023.

Butcombe Brewing Co announced as sole beer supplier at Bristol Balloon Fiesta

It’s not just hot air balloons guaranteed to delight at this year’s Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Bristol’s Butcombe Brewing Co has been chosen as the sole supplier of beer at the event.

What’s cooking at Westbank?

Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks support from businesses and volunteers in the ‘final push’ for a new venture that will offer free workshops to teach people of all ages how to prepare nutritious affordable meals from scratch.

Mr Filbert’s B-Corp-Certified sustainability goal

Mr Filbert’s share the global concern regarding climate change and its impact upon our planet, so it is important to them that, as a leading South West business, they do their bit to reduce global warming.

Cornwall Christmas Fair dates announced

The Cornwall Christmas Fair – the most vibrant fundraising event in the county’s festive calendar – will take place at the Eden Project on Thursday 23rd November with a Preview & Shopping Evening on Wednesday 22nd November.

Taste East Devon collaborates with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage and Darts Farm for an exciting new educational event

Taking place on Wednesday 13th September, from 10am to 1pm, Hugh is set to host The Gut Health Revolution in The Farm Table restaurant at Darts Farm, with a morning of in-depth talks and delicious tastings.

Loungers announce record revenues and predicts record year for coastal tourism

South West-based café restaurant operators Loungers has hailed record revenues and plans to open 34 more sites over the next year.

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