South West News

Devon Cove opens pop-up tasting room in Kingsbridge

Award-winning spirits brand Devon Cove has just opened ‘The Tasting Room’ in Kingsbridge where visitors will have the opportunity to taste their deliciously smooth potato vodka and liqueurs, meet the producer and even try cocktail shaking.

Sharp’s Brewery becomes a Change-Maker

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery is very proud to announce that it has become a Clean Cornwall Change-Maker.

Burts brings home the gold at Taste of the West Awards 2022 🏅

Well-loved South West brand, Burts, did what they like to call a ‘proper good job’ at this year’s Taste of the West Awards, winning a total of 13 Gold awards under the Snacks & Light Eats category.

Cornish distillery recognised in the world’s top 10%

Cornwall’s first plough-to-bottle distillery, Colwith Farm Distillery, is named in the top 10% of attractions worldwide in the annual Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards.

Bristol City Women visit shirt sponsor Thatchers

In an historic week for women’s football in England with the Lionesses’ Euro success, the Bristol City team visited shirt sponsor Thatchers Cider to mark the start of the fourth season of their partnership.

St Austell Brewery attracts new workers with app-based career scheme

Cornwall’s St Austell Brewery has launched Pub Flex, a new app-based inclusive and flexible careers scheme.

Rockfish to expand after buying suppliers and creating an integrated supply chain

Mitch Tonk’s nine-strong seafood restaurant group Rockfish is planning to expand after gaining more control over its supply chain by purchasing two major suppliers.

It’s a Gold investment!

Staff at Rational UK, the leading provider in hot food preparation cooking systems, are celebrating their Gold accreditation recently awarded by Investors in People.

Award-winning business The Middlewick has just opened up a brand new Farm Shop and Café at its Glastonbury location

The holiday complex based at the foot of Glastonbury Tor has added a stunning new build to its 16 acre farm.

Hoteliers urge new PM to cut VAT

Hoteliers in Bristol are urging whoever becomes the new Prime Minister to cut the rate of VAT to help their businesses survive the post-pandemic threat of soaring costs.

Tonight Josephine Bristol launch

Nightcap , the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, is pleased to announce another new opening in Bristol for its Tonight Josephine brand.

British Cheese Awards opens for entry, as competition returns after three year hiatus

The British Cheese Awards is now open for entry, with organisers, The Royal Bath & West Society, inviting cheesemakers across the United Kingdom to submit their products by the deadline of Saturday 20th August.

Government must save hospitality businesses from soaring utility bills or thousands could be forced to close

The stark warning comes from Regency Purchasing Group, one of the UK’s leading procurement businesses, which says the hospitality sector is now in the midst of a ‘perfect storm’.

Summer in the city: The BIG Summer Market returns

A summertime showcase of local food, drink, art and craft returns this year on 19th and 20th August, at Lemon Quay in the heart of Truro.

Josh Eggleton launches crowdfunding campaign for re-imagined Pony & Trap

Former Michelin-starred chef Josh Eggleton and his sister Holly have revealed their plans for the transformation of the acclaimed Pony & Trap restaurant in Chew Magna, Somerset.

Parsons Bakery sees sales rise on the back of new delivery offer

South West-based Parsons Bakery saw its sales rise by 31.9% and Ebitda grow by almost £800,000 in 2021 thanks to a new delivery offer.

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