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Bays Brewery Triumph At Food Drink Devon Awards 2024

Torbay-based Bays Brewery is raising a toast to the news that it has won six accolades across three categories at this month’s prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards 2024.

Its much-loved Devon Rock Craft Lager tickled the taste buds of judges, winning the family-run business a much-...

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UK not doing enough to avert food crisis

As food price inflation hits 40-year high, industry figures gather at Westminster to call for immediate action to back homegrown UK food security plan

Calls from the UK’s farming and food production heartland are being made for the Government to take decisive action to stop empty supermarket shelves becoming a regular feature of daily life.

An increasing dependence on global...

Plymouth new George Street Mcdonald's welcomes back customers after "convenience of the future" restaurant redesign

McDonald’s on New George Street in Plymouth, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee David Wynne, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.

With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’...

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Devon’s Top Culinary Talents Celebrated at 2024 Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (7th October) night’s 13th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 450 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Sandy Park the home to Gallagher Premiership Rugby team, the Exeter Chiefs. During the...

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Independent South West food, drink and lifestyle businesses reign at Food Lifestyle Awards 2024

The South West’s most incredible and authentic independent food, drink and lifestyle businesses were honoured at the Food Lifestyle Awards 2024, which took place on Monday September 30 at Nancarrow Farm in Cornwall.

Hosted by Food Lifestyle magazine, the awards were the culmination of thousands of votes cast across 10 new award categories. Championing independence and high quality...

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Salcombe Gin partners with Fortnum & Mason to create a special Salcombe Gin x Fortnum & Mason Moscatel Cask Aged Gin 2024 Release

Salcombe Gin, renowned for its craftsmanship and distinctive flavour profiles, has partnered with Fortnum & Mason to create Salcombe Gin x Fortnum & Mason Moscatel Cask Aged Gin 2024 Release, the iconic British retailer’s first single cask aged gin. The special new release, which is exclusive to Fortnum & Mason, is available from all Fortnum & Mason stores and online at...

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Bays Brewery Reveals Cheeky Charity Total For Animal Conservation

The big-hearted team at Bays Brewery in Paignton are proud to announce that their cheeky charity brew ‘Funky Monkey’ has raised £1,400, bringing their animal conservation total to £28,500.

The family-run brewery joined forces with Paignton Zoo earlier this Summer for a special-edition charity ale celebrating plans for ‘Hamadryas Hill’, a brand-new home for the zoo’s troop of baboons...

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Costa coffee opens new larger coffee shop at drakes circus

Popular coffeehouse Costa Coffee has opened a new, larger coffee shop at Drake Circus this week.

Coffee-lovers can find the new café located opposite the former unit on Old Town Street, with the move letting customers enjoy their favourite drinks in fresh, improved surroundings.

The new Costa Coffee is one of the largest in the South West, with a 180 seat capacity and...

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Costa Coffee opens larger coffee shop at Drake Circus

Popular coffeehouse Costa Coffee has opened a new, larger coffee shop at Drake Circus this week.

Coffee-lovers can find the new café located opposite the former unit on Old Town Street, with the move letting customers enjoy their favourite drinks in fresh, improved surroundings.

The new Costa Coffee is one of the largest in the South West, with a 180 seat capacity and featuring...

The Best Wine and Champagne Tours

There’s something undeniably delightful about wine and champagne tours. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wines, these tours offer a fantastic way to indulge your passion. From group tours to wine-tasting classes and social wine events, there’s something for everyone. Let's take a look at some of the best wine and champagne tours out there....

Dartmouth Food Festival celebrates 20th anniversary this October

Dartmouth Food Festival (25th – 27th October 2024) is well-known as one of the most prestigious food festivals in the country and is always credited with an unrivalled line up of chef talent and a feast of entertainment.

This year the Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and is excited to welcome names including Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt, Professor Tim Spector, award-...

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