Businesses Warn of 'Worst Year Yet' Amidst Devon Hospitality Challenges Tuesday, September 16, 2025 hospitality devon tourism pubs cafes hotels inflation consumertrends costofliving staycation Businesses across Devon’s hospitality sector are facing a tough year, with many owners revealing serious challenges threatening their sustainability. From pubs and hotels to cafes and holiday resorts, the summer season’s … Read More
Weston’s Food Innovation Lab Launches with Expert Advice, Tours, and Free Clinics Tuesday, September 16, 2025 weston foodworkssw innovation foodsafety entrepreneurship marketing foodproduction businesssupport canning hospitality Food and drink entrepreneurs are invited to get an exclusive look inside one of the UK’s premier innovation centres, The Food WorksSW, located in Weston-super-Mare. On Thursday, October 2, from 10am to 3pm, the centre will … Read More
‘Lethal cocktail’ threatens Somerset pubs as urgent warning issued Sunday, September 7, 2025 pubs hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance community somerset jobs taxation government southwest The government faces mounting pressure to reconsider a series of policies that critics say are devastating pubs and restaurants across the South West. Hospitality businesses—including pubs, hotels, and restaurants—are calling … Read More
New Luxurious Brasserie Emberwood Earns Spot in Michelin Guide Saturday, September 6, 2025 emberwood bath michelin brasserie openfire charcoal british seasonal gastronomy hospitality Emberwood, a recently opened “luxurious brasserie” in Bath, has quickly earned a prestigious spot in the Michelin Guide just months after its May debut. Located within the elegantly refurbished Francis Hotel on Queen Square, … Read More
Discover South Somerset: The South West's Best Alternative to the Cotswolds Sunday, August 31, 2025 southsomerset cotswolds somerset hamstone cider countryside culinary travel heritage hospitality Long celebrated as Britain’s quintessential countryside retreat, the Cotswolds has a new rival in the South West—South Somerset. According to a recent ranking by The Telegraph, this charming area has clinched an impressive … Read More
Big Change Announced for 'Britain's Most Festive Pub' in Somerset Friday, August 29, 2025 somerset pub christmas lights charity priddy festive hospitality ownership community The Queen Victoria Inn, affectionately known as ‘Britain’s most festive pub,’ is preparing for a new chapter as its current owners announce their departure. Located in the small village of Priddy, Somerset, … Read More