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Al fresco dining in Bath to continue for another year

Pavement licenses allowing al fresco dining in Bath and North East Somerset will be allowed to continue for another year, the council has announced.

It’s that time of year again: swap apples for cider (or learn to make your own?)

Fowey Valley, an artisan cider producer based in Lostwithiel, are inviting local people to bring their excess apples along to add to this years’ pressing.

The Choux Box Patisserie to open its first Bristol site at Wapping Wharf next week

The Choux Box Patisserie will open its first site in Bristol this month, bringing classic French patisserie with a twist and some sparkle to Wapping Wharf.

Aldi donates 13,371 meals to Cornwall and Isles of Scilly’s charities over the summer school holidays

Local charities in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly helped Aldi donate 13,371 meals to people in need over the summer school holidays.

Food Drink Devon 2021 Awards finalists announced

With just over a month until the prestigious 10th Food Drink Devon Awards, the finalists, which include many of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers, have been revealed.

The Food Fair returns to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Perfect days out for foodies are being held at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens when the Food Fair returns for the weekend of 18th and 19th September.

New nine day “Taste East Devon” food and drink festival

Award-winning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants have joined forces to celebrate the incredible food and drink on offer across East Devon’s stunning coast and countryside.

Hall & Woodhouse buy Minehead’s iconic harbourside pub

Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has acquired The Old Ship Aground in Minehead, Somerset.

BrewDog opens bar in Bath with Cheltenham to follow

Scottish brewer and retailer BrewDog has opened a new site in Bath.

World’s first tequila taproom coming to Bristol from Jose Cuervo

Tequilla brand Jose Cuervo is planning to launch the “world’s first” tequila taproom in Bristol, for one weekend only.

Butcombe Brewing Co launches its first low alcohol product – Goram IPA Zero

Butcombe Brewing Co (part of Liberation Group) has marked its foray into the No and Low drinks market with the launch of its very first draught and bottled low alcohol product.

Cooking for the Future: the Best of British food with the chefs of tomorrow

Rational and the Craft Guild of Chefs have teamed up to launch ‘Cooking for the Future’, an exciting competition for catering students and colleges.

Sharp’s Brewery drops “Drop Tide” today

Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery launches its latest pilot plant brew today, the suitably named, light and refreshing, Drop Tide session pale ale.

New HQ for premium Cornish cider maker and distiller

Craft cider maker and artisan distiller, Fowey Valley, has opened a new HQ on the Restormel Estate in Lostwithiel, ushering in a new era of expansion for the premium drinks producer.

Skinner’s Brewery heralds a new heyday, with a revived look for Betty Stogs

This week Skinner’s Brewery revealed a new(ish) identity for its flagship amber ale, Betty Stogs, leaving lovers of Cornish beer pleasantly surprised.

Hattiers Rum now stocked in Waitrose & Partners

Britain’s first B Corp rum, Hattiers Rum, has secured a rare listing for its range of fine blended aged rums in one of the country’s most exclusive grocers, Waitrose & Partners.

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