Food & Drink

Food glorious food! Whether you’re a purveyor of fine beverages, hungry for news of upcoming food festivals or just feeling peckish. Subscribe today for free!

Popular Clarks Village bakery applies for awning to cover diners

A BAKERY at the popular Clarks Village shopping complex could soon be sporting an awning to keep diners dry. A…

Dorset families urged to check on free school meals: Here’s how

FAMILIES are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals – saving them up…

Landmark Gillingham pub could be set for major overhaul

A HIGH Street pub and hotel in Gillingham could be set for a major overhaul if plans are approved. The…

Village pub in Somerset reopens after £100,000 community effort

A VILLAGE pub has reopened – after a £100,000 community effort to get the drinks flowing again. The Alhampton Inn,…

New Food & Drink Festival coming to Bath & West Showground in 2024

A NEW food festival is coming to Somerset next year. The Royal Bath & West Society has announced plans for…

Mayor of Blandford opens new family-run steakhouse, Jerry’s

A NEW steakhouse, wine bar and café was officially opened by the mayor of Blandford. The mayor, Councillor Hugo Mieville,…

Village pub near Gillingham scoops CAMRA garden of the year award

ENJOYING a cold pint beneath a large pagoda-style shelter, surrounded by blooming wisteria… It’s an enticing English summer scene -…

Great British Bake Off contestant Brendan Lynch raising bread for charity

A GREAT British Bake Off contestant will be revealing the secrets of baking great bread – and raising money…

Food, drink, crafts, music and more at Dorset Food & Arts Festival

A BUMPER crop of local food, drink, art, crafts, music and more will be on offer at an event…

Vegan ‘megamarket’ set for Dorchester next month

ALL things vegan will be on the menu at an event in Dorchester next month. The Dorset Vegan MegaMarket -…