South West News

A new independent report predicts top tourism trends for 2042

Expect tomorrow’s travellers to be ‘techy-travellers”’, demanding new customised experiences with a human touch.

Cornish Bakery nourishes Stamford community with new opening.

Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has immediately proven itself as a vital part of the local community with the recent opening of its Stamford bakery.

Sharp’s Brewery brings back One Giant Leap pale ale for Goonhilly Earth Station’s 60th anniversary

Brewed at Sharp’s ‘pilot plant’ brewery in Rock, the latest limited edition pale ale, One Giant Leap has been released especially to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Goonhilly Earth Station.

Somerset cheese supplier wins seven accolades at International Cheese Awards

The UK’s number one blended cheese supplier, Norseland, has a lot to celebrate this month after winning seven accolades at the prestigious International Cheese Awards 2022.

Whitbread ramps up the amps with first all-electric Premier Inn

Whitbread, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of the Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn hotel brands, has started construction of the first ‘all-electric’ Premier Inn hotel, in Swindon town centre.

Darts Farm launches new Farm Table restaurant and Terrace Bar

Family-run Darts Farm, based just outside Exeter, is officially launching its brand new restaurant and bar on Friday 15th July 2022, adding yet more reasons to visit this award-winning destination.

Leading culinary competition returns!

A fantastic opportunity awaits the talented chefs and home cooks of the South West with the much-anticipated return of South West Chef of the Year.

Masons Arms, St Austell Brewery’s South Devon gem, unveils sleek new renovation

St Austell Brewery’s 26 pubs with rooms ooze character, authenticity and charm – characteristics that have always been synonymous with the southwest.

Cornish Gems is going for gold!

A leading luxury holiday home company in Cornwall is nominated for an internationally recognised travel industry award – for the third time.

Britain’s best B&B’s unveiled at AA B&B Awards 2022 with Devon & Dorset featuring well!

AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has today announced the winners of the AA B&B Awards in a virtual ceremony, recognising the UK’s top B&Bs and the dedicated teams who run them.

Duchy Holidays campaign to help ditch plastic holiday waste

Cornish holiday company, Duchy Holidays, based in Perranporth are collaborating with local surf store, Piran Surf and surf brand Hot Surf 69, to help reduce plastic waste in the ocean.

South West’s finest food and drink celebrated at Food Reader Awards 2022

The Oscars of the South West food and drink world, the Food Reader Awards 2022, took place on Monday June 27) at Winslade Manor near Exeter.

Introducing Shorebreak, Cornwall’s first alcohol-free craft beer

Firebrand Brewing Co at Launceston in Cornwall is entering the alcohol-free market with the launch of Shorebreak Alcohol-Free Hazy Pale – the perfect tipple for those who like their craft beer without the hangover.

Rational UK’s new MD looks to grow iVario business

Rational UK’s new MD is Brendon Land. He aims to maximise the business growth potential by building on the great foundations Rational already has and forging even closer relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

English Wines win in the Judgement of Exeter

Wickhams’ inaugural English Wine Extravaganza event in Exeter on Saturday 18th June was as exciting as it was enjoyable as wine lovers from all over the South West came together to kick-off English Wine Week in style.

Ashton Gate Stadium welcomes a new foodie fixture

On Thursday 16th June, the Source Roadshow arrived at Ashton Gate Stadium for the first time, bringing the best of the South West to Bristol’s food and drink buyers.

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