South West News

The winners have been announced for the 2021/22 Dorset Tourism Awards

54 Winners have been announced in a day-long online awards ceremony, with three further awards to be announced in May.

Innovative Devonia plans to expand sustainable spring water business

A Devon spring water company which puts sustainability at the heart of everything it does is set to double its area of operations.

Launch of new UK road trip quickly attracts hospitality, tourism and travel businesses

A spectacular new driving route around the coastline of the southwest peninsular is attracting immediate support from tourism and hospitality businesses.

Brunning & Price expands restaurant-pub portfolio with Bath acquisition

The Restaurant Group-owned pub operator Brunning & Price has secured the ground floor space of the old Empire Hotel in Bath, continuing its expansion plans.

New two-day beer, food and music festival for Bristol venue Propyard

Hopyard, a new festival celebrating local beer, food and music will take place over two days in Bristol this Easter.

Award-winning ‘Society Café‘ set to open at Alliance House, Bristol

Local award-winning coffee shop chain Society Café have confirmed that they will be opening their next community coffee shop at Alliance House, Baldwin Street, Bristol

Al Molo announce their expansion into Dorchester

It is good news for food lovers and job seekers as Al Molo announce their expansion into Dorchester with the opening of an additional restaurant, Al Molo Ristorante Di Pesce

Sandford Orchards and BBC Masterchef winner Alex Webb collaborate on a 6 course taster menu pop-up

Devon based Sandford Orchards is thrilled to be working with BBC Masterchef The Professionals winner, Alex Webb to curate an evening of incredible food and cider.

Unveiling the Thatchers Fusion Font

Thatchers Cider has unveiled its new 3 in 1 Fusion Font, now available to on-trade operators.

Rockwater founder planning multimillion-pound Village sites for Dorset

The founder of Rockwater, the food and drink destination and community hub in Hove, has announced a similar venture across two sites in Dorset, at Branksome Beach and Sandbanks near Poole.

Food Drink Devon launches 2022 awards and new Devon ‘Chef of the Year’ competition

Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&.

How you can shop, cook and eat during Regenuary

Regenuary is a growing phenomenon that’s being embraced by those who want to lessen their impact on global warming and adopt more sustainable habits without giving up meat and dairy products.

Dining survey reveals high demand for more dining option in Bridgewater, Somerset

A dining survey carried out by Northgate Yard, a leisure development in Bridgwater town centre providing five high quality restaurant units, suggests more than half of people living in and around the Somerset town would eat out more frequently if more choices were available.