South West News

St Ives in Cornwall considering a voluntary tax on visitors

Popular Cornwall holiday destination St Ives is considering introducing a “tourist tax”.

Arkell’s Brewery gets revved up about new beer Petrol Head, marking the centenary of M.G.

New beer ‘Petrol Head’ is a 4.5% ABV pale beer brewed using traditional Norwegian Kveik yeast which adds a unique orangy flavour to the beer.

The Jolly Hog launches pack refresh & supporting OOH campaign

Leading meat company, The Jolly Hog, has undergone its first rebrand since it started in 2007 with new packaging hitting shelves in all major retailers at the end of the month.

New commercial for Thatchers Cider features animation from Academy Award® winning Aardman

Thatchers Cider unveiled a new TV commercial on Thursday 25th May, which sees the Somerset cider maker collaborate with multi-Academy Award® winning studio Aardman.

Hullabaloos Drinks: bringing Somerset to the world

Hullabaloos Drinks, a Somerset-based company, has recently returned from a successful trade mission in Qatar.

Devon producer comes out top in London Wine Fair’s Wine Writers’ Edit

A team of celebrated wine writers and influencers have included wine produced in Devon among its ‘must try’ edit, selected from more than 3000 eligible products from around the world.

Chairman of Liberation Group to step down

After seven successful years, Richard Grainger will be stepping down as the Chairman of Liberation Group in the summer.

Best ever Food Reader Awards at Nancarrow Farm

The South West’s food, drink and hospitality sector is currently operating in the toughest environment for many years, yet powerful feelings of pride and determination were the overriding emotions at the 2023 Food Reader Awards.

Otter Brewery develops a new ‘Fresh Ale’ category in evolution at the pump

Otter Brewery has launched a new and exciting category that bridges the gap between craft beer, cask ale and lager.

Annual Social Impact Report demonstrates the level of support delivered by The Burnt Chef Project

The Burnt Chef Project has launched its annual social impact report for 2022, highlighting the level of support, training and guidance delivered by the not-for-profit organisation worldwide.

Bristol brewery wins gold at Beer World Cup

Lost and Grounded Brewery, based in St Annes, Bristol, won one of the top gold awards at the 2023 World Beer Cup, confusingly also known as the ‘Olympics of Beer’.

Four South West bakeries named in a list of Britain’s best

Bakeries in the South West were well represented on a list celebrating some of the best bread in the UK

New head chef at Hotel Meudon: Cornishman completes kitchen line-up

David Waters has been appointed Head Chef at Hotel Meudon near Falmouth in Cornwall.

Plunge into Cornwall’s freshest new dining space at Una St Ives

Expanding on its recently opened year-round heated lido swimming pool, Una St Ives at Carbis Bay has launched the Lido Bar & Grill, an outdoor BBQ kitchen and poolside dining space.

Lyme Bay Winery wins flurry of medals in nationally recognised competitions

Devon’s Lyme Bay Winery is delighted to announce that in recent weeks it has won a plethora of medals from several nationally recognised competitions.

Rupert Cooper takes over Cove Café in Hayle

A former professional rugby player who followed his love of food to take over Philleigh Way Cookery School, has announced his latest venture.

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