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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Devon and Cornwall businesses win gold at Visit England awards
Three businesses in Devon and Cornwall have won gold at the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025. In Cornwall, Polmanter Touring Park won gold in the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year category, while Treworgey Cottage won in the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year category. In Devon, the Farmers Arms took home gold in the Pub of the Year category. Two businesses in Cornwall and one in Devon also won bronze awards. Emily Harmon, of the Farmers Arms, said the awards were, "absolutely amazing, it was such a lovely collection of people from all over England celebrating their wins". Visit England said the awards, which have run for more than 30 years, highlighted the best of England's tourism industry. The bronze awards were won by Wolf Wood Treehouses, in Devon, in the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year in Cornwall, Boscastle House won bronze in the B&B and Guest House of the Year category, and Mylor Sailing School took bronze for its Introduction to Sailing experience in the Experience of the Year category. The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on Wednesday were gold, silver and bronze accolades available to win in 16 core categories, as well as three special awards, including an Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award, a Travel Content Award and a Tourism Superstar Award. Visit England director, Andrew Stokes, said: "These annual awards are an opportunity to applaud and showcase the businesses and individuals who provide outstanding customer service and continuously improve their products and offer for visitors."From a captivating science museum in Merseyside to a fully accessible hotel in Bournemouth, from cow cuddling on a farm in Yorkshire to fine dining in Lancashire, this year's winners show just how varied and diverse our industry is and what makes it great."He congratulated all the 2025 winners and said the "fierce" competition had reflected the "excellence evident across each category".
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Much-loved country pub saved from closure weeks before it was set to shut
A much-loved country pub has been saved from closure just weeks before it was set to shut. The Farmers Arms in Goldcliff, Newport, had been scheduled to close after Mother's Day, causing sadness among locals. A Facebook post on March 4 announced the pub would not be shutting and is preparing to launch a "brand new concept" in early April. The post read: "We couldn't let it close. "Our lovely pub will remain open, being run by the original owners. "Craig Leith will be our chef. "Our amazing Sunday lunches and afternoon teas will continue exactly the same, with lots of exciting ideas coming in the pipeline - quiz nights, live music and events. "April 3 will see the launch of our brand new concept: Modern British Barbecue and Grill." The news has sparked relief among customers, who have expressed how "great" it is that the pub will not be closing. One regular even shared that they had been "in mourning" over the potential loss of the pub's popular food. Others have called it "the best news ever," adding they are "buzzing" with excitement. The Facebook post has received more than 100 comments, expressing delight and well wishes. Many comments express joy that they will still be able to enjoy the Farmers Arms' Sunday lunches. The reaction to the Facebook post also shows that the pub's owners are popular within the community, with many of the well-wishes aimed at them. This includes people saying "you deserve to keep it going" and "so pleased for you." The Farmers Arms will remain open on Goldcliff Road, Newport, with a new menu concept officially launching on April 3.
