Exeter
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across this key South West city, with reporting focused on areas such as the city centre, Princesshay, Gandy Street, and the Quayside. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, student and commuter footfall, independent brand growth, and the influence of Exeter’s retail and university hubs on daytime and evening trade. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking regional performance, casual dining trends, and expansion opportunities in secondary cities.
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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22 SeptemberFood and Drink
Cornish Bakery to open its largest bakery in Portsmouth
Cornish Bakery has revealed that it is set to open its largest ever bakery at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth as it presses ahead with a pipeline of new openings this autumn. This landmark two-story site will feature an expanded menu of Cornish Tapas and Afternoon Tea alongside its core product range.…
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May- 2025 -7 MayTrade Associations
UKH rolls out hospitality training programmes across England
UKHospitality, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has announced the launch of hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) in 26 areas across England. The new programme trains jobseekers with hospitality skills in a working environment and provides them with both work experience and a guaranteed interview…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberRestaurants
Loungers opens fourth Brightside in Rutland
Loungers officially opened its fourth Brightside last Friday (22 November) at the Ram Jam Services in Rutland. Located alongside the main route from Peterborough to Grantham, Brightside is part of a purpose-built retail development of four units adjacent to an established petrol station and a new bakery. This opening follows…
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Aug- 2024 -5 AugustCafes and Coffee Shops
Knoops appoints two non-exec directors
Knoops has announced the appointment of Julian Metcalfe and Alice Avis as non-executive directors, both also being investors in the business. Metcalfe is a “renowned” entrepreneur and co-founder of Pret a Manger and founder of Itsu. Avis was previously CEO and chair of the Sanctuary Spa Group, an international beauty…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneNews
Heavitree sales increase 2.1% despite wet weather
Pub group Heavitree Brewery has reported a turnover increase of 2.1% to £3.3m for the six months ended 30 April. The company said to have “performed well” despite the combination of weeks of cold and wet weather conditions and a very early Easter weekend which could have had an adverse…
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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryRestaurants
Popeyes UK to open over 30 sites in 2024
Popeyes UK has announced its expansion plans that will see it open over 30 new sites in 2024. The brand, which entered the UK in November 2021, currently has 36 locations, including five drive-thrus, plus seven delivery kitchens across the UK. The 30 new openings will take its total number…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Knoops to double in size following £8.3m fundraising
Knoops, the chocolate cafe, has announced plans to more than double in size in 2024 following a £8.3m fundraising which leaves the business debt-free and positioned for higher profits next year. The fundraising, led by a £5.5m investment from the London-based retail and property group Morleys Stores Limited, allows Knoops…
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24 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
SSP launches Café Local
SSP has launched a new travel-focused café and retail store concept called Café Local, which has been developed for UK regional rail stations. The first 15 Café Local stores have opened at stations around the country, including Fratton, Exeter, Reading, Dover and Sheffield, and the flagship store has recently opened…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs acquires Devon’s The Ship Inn
Historic pub group Young’s and Co.’s Brewery PLC has acquired a freehold waterside pub, The Ship Inn, in Noss Mayo, South West Devon. Joining the Young’s portfolio, The Ship Inn is a landmark Devon pub, located on the tidal Yealm Estuary in the village of Noss Mayo, close to Salcombe.…
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