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Visit Bath’s guide to what’s on and what’s new for 2026
2025 was a phenomenal year for Bath, with the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, the Michelin Guide naming Bath one of the top 10 destinations in the world for food, and Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards revealing Bath as the ‘Best UK City’ for 2025.
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British & Irish Cheese Awards opens for entry, as prestigious competition returns for 30th edition
The 30th edition of the British & Irish Cheese Awards will open for entry on Monday 12 January.
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China Fleet Country Club commemorates 30 years since its Royal opening
China Fleet Country Club, one of the South West’s premier health and leisure destinations, today commemorates the 30th Anniversary of its official opening by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (now His Majesty King Charles III) in December 1995.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan to host first Global Pasty Championships
The Lost Gardens of Heligan will celebrate the finest Cornish pasty bakers in the world when it hosts the first ever Global Pasty Championships on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
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Save the date! Gather – Wednesday 10th June 2026!
This summer, something special happened: The inaugural ‘Gather’, a powerful collaboration between Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter brought a high-energy event to transform the regional food and drink landscape.
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Lyme Bay Winery secures Avanti West Coast first-class lounge listing
Devon based Lyme Bay Winery is pleased to announce that its single varietal Bacchus 2023 has been listed by the glass in Avanti West Coast’s First Class Lounge at London Euston.
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Origin Coffee secures major double win at global coffee awards
Specialty coffee roaster Origin Coffee has achieved two significant industry accolades, recognised as the Most Sustainable Brand at the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards and crowned UK National Winner at the Perfect Daily Grind Global Coffee Awards.
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Devon-based Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero
Devon-based Sandford Orchards is celebrating a fantastic year of awards for its new non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero.
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Eco cup innovator No More Lids wins Future of Food 2025
No More Lids, the company spearheading a plastic-free future for UK takeaway drinks, has won the top prize at the Future of Food Competition held at Royal Geographic Society in London.
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BANK Bristol hosts Whyte’s Restaurant, as worldwide tour goes regional
BANK Bristol will welcome Whyte’s Restaurant to Totterdown on Thursday 11 December, for a one-night collision of live-fire cooking, big-flavour and no-rules plates.
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Industry first as food tech firm, Leafe, unveils offer for unlimited food hygiene training certificates
Hospitality operations app, Leafe, has launched an industry-first offer giving customers access to unlimited CPD-accredited food hygiene training and certifications.
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Flapjackery launches its first ever wholesale range
Flapjackery, the Devon bakery loved for its gluten free flapjacks, is launching its first ever wholesale range, making its famous treats easier to enjoy across the UK.
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79 winners at 16th Devon Tourism Awards
A record 79 trophies were presented at Sandy Park on 27 November, celebrating Devon’s leading tourism and hospitality businesses at the Devon Tourism Awards.
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Budget provides cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers
Hopes of Bristol hoteliers that the Autumn budget wouldn’t adversely affect a promising end to 2025 have been dashed by a higher-than-expected wage increase for the under-21s.
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A toast to tradition: Iconic west country ale joins the parliamentary pint line-up
Butcombe Brewing Co. is proud to announce that one of its most popular beers, Butcombe Original, is now being served in the Strangers’ Bar at the House of Commons thanks to local Labour MP for North Somerset Sadik Al-Hassan.
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