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Gin lovers unite – there’s a huge Gin Festival taking place around the bars and cafes of Topsham during the August Bank Holiday. For an entry fee of £6.50, you’ll receive a map, wristband and a sample of different gin at ten venues across the town. The Salutation Inn will be showcasing the...

Global shortage and massive demand driving wholesale prices up Avocado trees can yield inconsistent volumes and many countries have experienced smaller yields than expected such as Peru, the largest exporter of avocados in South American, Kenya with their largest ever fall recorded by 20%, South...

Last week, The Clock Tower in Sidmouth were said to be - 'The Best Cake Shop in the World' by Jeremy Vine. "The cake shop at the top of Connaught Gardens, it's unbelievable, every time I go there the cakes get a little bit bigger and a little bit better, it's stunning," he said.  Quotes...

Stephens Scown's Summer Edition of their food and drink newsletter, Relish. It's good to talk Negotiating is one of the first – and most important – steps that should be taken to resolve a trade mark dispute.  Read more What Natasha's Law means for food suppliers Allergy...

Why not join the Waterside Bistro for breakfast or lunch, or enjoy drinks on the terrace during their happy hour, every afternoon from 4-6pm? They have also curated a summer menu – perfect paired with a wine from their exquisite selection, or a pint from their...

The award-winning snack company is changing its name to Burts Snacks as it prepares to invest more than £7m over the next 18 months Plymouth’s very own artisan brand Burts Potato Chips has announced today that it is officially merging with popped snack manufacturer Savoury & Sweet and will...

The Salutation Inn in Topsham is the perfect place to unwind this Christmas. Set in a beautiful grade two listed building, with roaring fireplaces, squashy sofas and flowing mulled wine all adding to its charm. Whether you want to organise a work dinner, a family get-together, or gathering your...

Black Tor Brewery of Christow in Dartmoor National Park raised a glass of its popular Blonde 3.8%abv with local MP Mel Stride at the seat of Government recently, as the week’s guest ale in the Strangers’ Bar, sited inside the House of Commons.  The refreshing hoppy blonde beer, which is...

Hattiers Rum's founder, Philip Everett-Lyons, is a finalist for the Natwest - Great British Entrepreneur Award for the South West. His category is ‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’. To find out more, please visit: https://www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com/news/2019-finalists-south-west/

The Green Table Café team are set to open up for al fresco evenings on the terrace each Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout August with a distinctive menu of fresh, local salads and flame-grilled mains… Please click here for more info.