South West News

England’s week-long celebration of tourism industry fast approaching

VisitEngland is celebrating the importance of the tourism industry with this year’s English Tourism Week from 13-22 March.

St Austell Brewery brings back beer classics to celebrate 175th anniversary

St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026. The range includes several much-loved favourites, revived from the brewery’s archives.

Bath Restaurant Week returns with over 50 mouth-watering offers

Bath Restaurant Week is back for its second year, serving up a full week of flavour from 17th to 24th March, with over 50 exclusive offers across the city for diners.

Expowest Cornwall 2026: Where Cornwall’s hospitality future takes shape

With over 160 exhibitors, covering everything from fresh produce and artisan foods to tech solutions, equipment, beverages, and operational must haves, you won’t want to miss the Expowest Cornwall trade show on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March at The Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge.

Crave restaurant set to expand with second restaurant in Bristol

Sameer Shetty, formerly of the Rick Stein Group and Hub Box, is set to begin the expansion of Crave with the opening of a second restaurant in Bristol this spring.

Cidermakers call on Government to help safeguard future of the industry

Members of Parliament and British Cider Makers gathered this month for an evening reception at the Houses of Parliament, celebrating our nation’s great tradition of cider making.

Canned Wine Group appoints Ben Franks as CEO

Canned Wine Group is delighted to announce that it has appointed co-founder Ben Franks as CEO, as the business takes a new strategic direction with a broadening portfolio and a focus on accelerating its UK growth.

voco Zeal awarded BREEAM Outstanding in first for Western Europe

The award-winning hotel, voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, has been awarded the BREEAM Outstanding rating.

Black Bee Honey to supply its 100% British Autumn Honey to The Ivy Collection

Somerset-based British honey brand, Black Bee Honey, will supply its pure, British Autumn honey to The Ivy Collection restaurants in a new deal announced today.

Westaway Sausages unveils upgraded 900g packaging format

Westaway Sausages is proud to announce the relaunch of its 900g pack format.

Lapin shortlisted in Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been shortlisted in two categories at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026, which spotlights the top restaurants, hotels and pubs in the region.

Willow & Finch unveils new gourmet cookie flavours and launches ‘Finchlings’ for Spring

Award-winning Devon micro-bakery Willow & Finch has introduced a collection of new cookie flavours, alongside the arrival of “Finchlings” – a smaller take on their much-loved gourmet cookies.

Bar Buoy’s award winning Margarita tops 100,000 sales as demand grows

Bar Buoy has announced that its Margarita has become the company’s best selling cocktail, with more than 100,000 serves sold since launch.

Beyond the plate: why The Source Roadshow is worth your day

When The Source Roadshow launches at the Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 25th February, you’ll find plenty of great South West food and drink – but that’s only the starting point. The real value comes from everything else happening under the same roof.

Lympstone Manor maintains Michelin Star for eighth year running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE.

News & Invitation: The Food WorksSW opens doors to food and drink businesses with Discovery Day

Building on its success in 2025, food and drink innovation centre The Food WorksSW is inviting brands back through its doors for another Discovery Day on Thursday 5th March, taking place from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

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