Over 160 drivers, including a man who four times the legal limit at 11am, were arrested during Devon and Cornwall Police’s Christmas drink driving campaign.
According to figures released today police officers gave 1,326 breath tests of which 167 were positive, refused or failed to provide.
One man stopped in Devon was found to be more than four times the legal limit at 11am while another stop also in Devon found a 28-year-old woman four times the limit at 4:30pm/
In Plymouth, two readings of over 3½ times the legal limit were provided, one by a 33 year-old woman and...
Men and women in the South West are being challenged to lay off the booze in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The charity is launching Dryathlon, its New Year fundraising campaign, and urging people across the West to sign up now before the festive season gets into full swing. Dryathletes pledge to drop the drink for a month and either get sponsored or donate the money they would have spent on alcohol to the charity. Supporters can register as individuals or set up a team and get their friends, family and colleagues involved to motivate each other along the way. And for those...
Success is clearly a highlight on the menu at Denley's Essence of India, as the popular Topsham restaurant has been shortlisted to win one of the country’s prestigious British Curry Awards for an impressive fourth year. Taking place at the vibrant Battersea Evolution, London, in two weeks time (Monday 25 November), the Awards this year attracted a record total of 270,000 public nominations and will be broadcast to over 200 countries around the world.
Having run Indian restaurants since 1996, Jamil Miah, founder of Denley's Essence of India, has prepared and served an estimated 1...
Devon is buzzing with talented, award-winning chefs, many of whom are making Dartmouth Food Festival (Friday 25 – Sunday 27 October) their food and drink festival of choice. This year the festival is delighted to be showcasing even more high profile local chefs than ever before.
Commenting on behalf of Dartmouth Food Festival, chairman David Jones says: “Devon has so many hugely gifted chefs and it’s fantastic to see such a vast selection of them demonstrating their culinary skills at the festival.”
David continues: “We’re exceptionally lucky to have such an exciting and...
Sapphire Living Space, based in Topsham, celebrated their first Birthday last Friday evening with style and were joined by special guests Michael Caines and Naomi Cleaver and over 100 guests.
Celebrations included a live band, drinks and canapés, while Michael Caines did some food demonstrations and then signed copies of his new book.
Offering some of the best of British gastronomy in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, Highbullen Hotel has this week announced the appointment of new Head Chef, Dean Griffin.
Dean joins Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club from 4* Menzies Welcombe Hotel & Golf Course, Stratford upon Avon, where he headed up a fine dining restaurant and 150-cover events venue. Other recent posts over his 25-year career include Executive Head Chef at St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa and Barceló Imperial Hotel, Torquay.
Joining Highbullen shortly following a £1.5 million...
The local community in St Thomas, Exeter, has come together and organised a local community festival which is being held in the St Thomas Pleasure Grounds.
There will be lots to see and enjoy, with great local bands and musicians playing including Moscow Magazine, Tatty Hat, Cut Purse Rascals, Charlotte Ward and Hysteria Kids Rock Band. Order of events on the Music Stage will be hosted by talented local singer songwriter Karl Zumar.
There's also a Community Tent with belly dancing performances, puppetry, a scrap booking workshop and a chess masterclass. Local artist...
To celebrate the summer holidays, Princesshay Square has been transformed into Princesshay green. Every Monday in August a turfed area and outdoor games for families and visitors will be in place for all to enjoy.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said, “We’ve had a great summer this year so far and we think that is worth celebrating! All 13 of the great restaurants and cafes in Princesshay have joined in with summer dining discounts and visitors can enjoy the sunshine (hopefully), play giant jenga, connect4 and noughts and crosses or take a seat in the giant deck in...
Are you the owner of a restaurant or pub in the South West? Maybe you run a café or tea room or perhaps you have a desirable farm shop or delicatessen? Whatever your line of business, if it’s in the food and drink industry, don’t miss out, enter Taste of the West’s ‘Hospitality & Retail Awards’ now. To ensure everyone has time to be included in these highly regarded awards, the deadline has been extended to Monday 17 June 2013.
Taste of the West is renowned for recognising excellence and dedication throughout the food and drink industry. In addition to the aforementioned awards...
The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year from the 26-28 April. To celebrate Michael Caines, Festival Co-Founder met with a selection of Festival producers to raise a toast to a decade of celebrating the very best of South West produce.
