South West News

Introducing Devon’s first dram, Dartmoor Whisky Distillery cracks open its casks in time for Christmas

Following a decade of planning and many moons in the barrels, the very first expressions of Dartmoor Whisky have now been released

Finally, a non-alcoholic spirit that sets an adventurous new standard in taste

‘New London Light’ (NLL) is a critically acclaimed, bold and refreshing non-alcoholic spirit setting a brave new standard in taste for low and no alcohol

More historic National Trust sites reopen as charity welcomes five million visits to its houses and gardens

The National Trust has welcomed its five millionth visit to its houses and gardens, as it opens even more of its historic places to the public this week.

Wadworth continues Eat Out to Help Out into September

Following the success of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Devizes-based brewer and pub operator Wadworth has introduced its own version of the scheme for September.

Hubbox sales boost sees return to openings plan

The South West-based burger restaurant group Hubbox is planning to return to its openings programme after reporting a 34% sales increase in August compared to the same month last year.

New soft drinks range is just the tonic!

Cornish soft drinks company Jolly’s, launch their new canned Cornish Tonic Water.

“Book ahead with confidence,” South West trade show organiser tells businesses

Hale Events, organisers of the biggest trade shows in the South West for companies in the tourism sector, is making a guarantee to all exhibitors: book now and they will limit your risk in the event of a Covid-related postponement.

The world’s first certified compostable cling film reaches the South West

September heralds National Recycling Week and the Great British Beach Clean, both bringing into focus our unsustainable reliance on single use plastic

Occupyd launches first-of-its-kind marketplace to help any business monetise its existing space

The 3rd of September marked the launch of Occupyd, a first-of-its-kind online marketplace that connects businesses and individuals searching for workspace with companies looking to monetise their extra capacity.

A new direction for beautiful award-winning Pentillie Castle as it re-opens

Cornwall’s Pentillie Castle has re-opened its doors under a new guise for late 2020, as one of the West Country’s most lovely and sought after wedding and private hire venues.

Organic champions Stroud Brewery and River Cottage launch a beer range to inspire change

This Organic September sees the launch of an exciting beer collaboration between two of the UK’s most dedicated organic champions, River Cottage and Stroud Brewery.

Michael Caines opens restaurant in former Rick Stein site

Michael Caines has opened the Harbourside Refuge restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall after acquiring the site from Rick Stein in July.

Exeter’s Royal Clarence Hotel site sold four years after fire

Andrew Brownsword hotels has sold the site of Exeter’s Royal Clarence Hotel nearly four years after it was gutted in a devastating fire.

National Trust reopens Dunster Castle

On Monday 24 August, the National Trust in the South West will see Dunster Castle open their doors daily, for the first time in more than four months – with several new safety measures in place.

Salcombe Gin and two Michelin-starred chef Niall Keating unveil the world’s first gin distilled with a liquid botanical

Pushing the boundaries of gin distillation, ‘Restless’ is the fifth limited-edition release in the award-winning Voyager Series from Salcombe Gin.

Bristol hotels reach 30% occupancy in August

Hotels in Bristol are operating at around one-third of their potential occupancy rates as they re-open following the Covid-19 lockdown.

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