South West News

Catering for Bristol’s food and drink buyers

On Tuesday 27th June, the Source Roadshow will be taking place at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium, for one day only, be bringing the best of the South West to Bristol’s food and drink buyers.

VisitEngland announces 15 Local Visitor Economy Partnerships

VisitEngland has announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, in addition to the three North East Destination Development Partnership (DDP) pilot LVEPs announced earlier this year.

A first for Cornish tourism as holiday home company commits to climate fundraiser

Helping to tackle climate change in the county, Cornish Gems is the first tourism company to pledge significant support to the ‘Love Where You Are’ campaign alongside Cornwall Council and Crowdfunder.

Historic Bath inn set to reopen

The Griffin Inn on Monmouth Street in Bath will be re-opening today, with Bath resident and owner of Robun, Roger Payne taking over this Grade II listed pub with rooms.

Butcombe’s Goram IPA Zero shines at World Alcohol-Free Awards

Butcombe Brewing Co’s (part of Liberation Group) Goram IPA Zero has won a Gold Medal at the inaugural World Alcohol-Free Awards.

Cider jumps to the top spot in the South-West as the best-selling draught pint

For the very first time since records began, cider has jumped to the top spot in the South-West as the best-selling draught pint.

Langage Farm launch new offshore milk pipelines

Devon’s Award Winning Langage Farm is opening two new dairy offshore pipelines this month – just in time for the busy summer season.

South West celebrated with new Stars and Bib Gourmands in the 2023 Michelin Guide

A total of 20 new restaurants in the UK and Ireland have been awarded Bib Gourmand status in the new 2023 Michelin Guide, including seven in the South West.

New Cornish session beer, Sea Shanty, receives a rousing reception.

The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, is celebrating the successful launch of its first new core cask beer in five years.

Butcombe’s Goram IPA Zero named as one of the best beers in the UK at the SIBA awards

The brewing team at Butcombe Brewing Co (part of Liberation Group) is raising a glass today having triumphed at this year’s SIBA’s (The Society of Independent Brewers) Independent Beer Awards 2023.

The best in Tourism celebrate at Eden Project

Leading tourism businesses from across South West England were celebrating in style this week as over 90 awards were presented at the 2022/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

6 O’clock Gin announces launch of refill pouches

Bristol based distillery, 6 O’clock Gin, has unveiled its recyclable gin pouches as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy.

Trewithen Dairy expands online hamper offering to national audience

Family-owned Trewithen Dairy is expanding its online hamper range, allowing this leading Cornish dairy’s award-winning products to be enjoyed more widely nationwide.

Tourism Showcase to kickstart an exciting new season for Somerset

The Somerset Tourism Showcase is set to bring together many of the county’s fantastic attractions at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Tuesday 28th March.

New fish and chip restaurant to open on riverside in place of Bristol institution

A new fish and chip shop is opening in place of the former Lockside cafe at Bristol’s Cumberland Basin.

Bristol’s first all-vegan Indian restaurant opens

Restaurant and takeaway Vegan India opened on March 17th on Bristol’s Gloucester Road, offering meat-free takes on classic curries.

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