South West News

Great Taste reveals trophy nominations, as Golden Forks go virtual

Following a record-breaking 12,777 entries judged over 14 weeks, Great Taste has named this year’s Golden Fork nominees, with the big winners set to be announced during a virtual ceremony on Thursday 22 October

Bristol hoteliers back calls to appoint a Hospitality Minister

Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their names to a petition calling on the UK Government to create a new Minister for Hospitality post to give their struggling sector a voice at the highest level.

For Sale: Detached Character Freehouse, well presented throughout, in a popular Cornish Village

The King William IV, is deceptively spacious character village freehouse, in Madron, and extremely well presented throughout.

Government shows it’s #HereForCulture for The Garden House

One of the finest gardens in England awarded Culture Fund rescue package from government’s £1.57 billion recovery fund.

New Cornish aparthotel planned by the team behind Watergate Bay Hotel

The Watergate Bay Hotel group will open a lifestyle aparthotel in Hayle, Cornwall and have plans for more in the future.

New partnership with Be the Business to help fuel economic recovery

Be the Business, the Heart of the South West LEP, TDA and Destination Management Organisations across Devon and Somerset announce a new partnership to support hospitality and tourism leaders.

Wyke Farms open UK’s first fully solar powered cheese storage space in Wincanton

Wyke Farms have further invested into their ‘100% Green’ sustainability plan, with a new 65kw solar array, positioned on their new cheese storage dispatch building at their Wincanton site.

Book Now: October Open Days and Discounts at The Food WorksSW Innovation Centre

The Food WorksSW is a purpose-built food and drink innovation centre, located on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, to support food and drink businesses across the South West

Discover the best in Taste of the West’s new Trade Directory

The new Taste of the West Trade Directory is full of products from the best producers in the South West, all with fantastic stories and top quality products.

Heritage Cornish Brand ready to make a big splash!

Last week Jolly’s launched their new range of premium craft mixers and soft drinks and you may be wondering why they chose aluminium cans instead of glass.

D&D London’s Klosterhaus opens in Bristol next month

D&D London has announced the name and opening date of its first restaurant in the South West. Klosterhaus will open on Friday 2nd October in Quakers Friars, an 18th-century grade-I listed building, near Cabots Circus shopping centre in Bristol.

For sale: a profitable and well established café in a prime location by the harbour in Lynmouth

Property specialists Stonesmith are delighted to be marketing the sale of The Harbourside Café.

New Covid-19 restrictions: robust possibly, but not proportionate

Guest article

Will the Government’s latest “dose of medicine” to keep Covid at bay actually work – or will it simply succeed in killing off the patient?

Cornish distillery sees stars

Porthilly Spirit Distillery has won a two-star Great Taste award for its Cornish Coastal Gin.

The South West did extremely well at the Great Taste 2020 awards!

Following 14 weeks of judging, the results of the world’s most trusted food and drink awards, Great Taste, have been released, with many producers in the South West now celebrating.

Thatchers introduces its Rosé Cider on draught

Fourth generation cider maker Thatchers has introduced its Thatchers Rosé on draught for the first time.

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