﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:02:31 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Destination South West demonstrates way ahead to encourage economic prosperity</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/destination-south-west-demonstrates-way-ahead-to-encourage-economic-prosperity,c521167</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision280551</guid><description><![CDATA[Private sector led Destination South West leads the way towards increased economic activity as cuts make themselves felt in the public sector in the South West
With the recent announcement that the regional tourist board South West Tourism is to close next year, Destination South West, the well established cruise marketing initiative that promotes the region to high profile cruise liners, has stepped forward to reassure its members that its work will continue to attract the fastest growing tourism sector in the world. Destination South West has been successful thanks to its wide support from]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:11:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DARTMOUTH FOOD FESTIVAL FLIES IN THE FACE OF RECESSION</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/dartmouth-food-festival-flies-in-the-face-of-recession,c521164</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision280544</guid><description><![CDATA[We are all feeling the pinch in a protracted recession and this week we found out where and how deep the spending axe will fall. Despite this more than 10,000 people shrugged off the doom and gloom to make their way to South Devon for the Dartmouth Food Festival last weekend, the numbers attending the annual event rose by about 25% this year and the town got a very welcome boost as the holiday season draws to a close. Delighted Festival Chairman, David Jones, explained his relief, ‘We knew we were facing a tough challenge this year so we took the view that if we were going to maintain the]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:56:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Visit Devon congratulates Devon finalists in SW Tourism Excellence Awards</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/visit-devon-congratulates-devon-finalists-in-sw-tourism-excellence-awards,c521088</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision280506</guid><description><![CDATA[Following the success of the first ever Devon Tourism Awards, Visit Devon congratulates those finalists and other Devon businesses featuring in next month’s line up for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards. These include East Devon based Mazzard Farm which is on the shortlist in the Sustainable Tourism awards after being named Winner of Winners in the Devon Tourism Awards, together with Pennywell Farm, near Buckfastleigh, and Wheatland Farm in Winkleigh which are both also strong contenders for the sustainability award. Rosie Bates, General Manager of Visit Devon said, “It is brilliant]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brainwave opens new shop in Taunton</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/brainwave-opens-new-shop-in-taunton,c520715</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision280256</guid><description><![CDATA[On the 29 October 2010, Brainwave will open their twenty first shop at 2 Priorswood Place Taunton, following the success of their existing Taunton store at 106 Roman Road. National charity Brainwave provides home based therapy programmes for children with cerebral palsy and other conditions such as development delay. The charity was founded in the South West and has its head office in Bridgwater, Somerset. Christine Cryne, Brainwave’s Chief Executive Officer, said “Enquiries to Brainwave about our services have been growing at 30% a year and we have almost doubled the number of families on]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:59:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three national restaurant awards put South Devon on the UK foodie map</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/three-national-restaurant-awards-put-south-devon-on-the-uk-foodie-map,c520709</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision280267</guid><description><![CDATA[South Devon is fast becoming a top UK foodie destination following the announcement of three prestigious national awards for the area’s chefs and restaurants. The Riverford Field Kitchen at Buckfastleigh has won the ‘Best Ethical’ restaurant award at the Observer Food Monthly awards for the second year running. Ode restaurant at Shaldon has been placed at 81 in Restaurant Magazine’s top 100 UK restaurants and The Millbrook Inn at South Pool scooped the top prize at the Restaurant Show’s Gastropub challenge. Riverford’s farm based restaurant was set up in 2005 so visitors to Riverford farm]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:39:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Go to the races in 5-star style with Visit Devon this autumn</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/go-to-the-races-in-5-star-style-with-visit-devon-this-autumn,c520228</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision279940</guid><description><![CDATA[The chance to enjoy one of the most prestigious events in the horse-racing calendar in style is being offered by Visit Devon this autumn. Visit: www.visitdevon.co.uk. Visit Devon is teaming up with the Racing Post and the 5-star Bovey Castle Hotel to offer a free luxurious racing break to see the William Hill Haldon Cup at Exeter racecourse (November 1-2). Check out: www.racingpost.com and www.boveycastle.com. The William Hill Haldon Gold Cup is one of the most popular events in the racing calendar and attracts some of the sport’s true superstars. The National Hunt chase is run over a]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SW based photographer returns to National Portrait Gallery for third time this year as Taylor Wessing includes image in top 60</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/sw-based-photographer-returns-to-national-portrait-gallery-for-third-time-this-year-as-taylor-wessing-includes-image-in-top-60,c519335</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision279375</guid><description><![CDATA[A contemporary portrait on show at the National Portrait Gallery from 11 November and photographed by Anita Corbin of Somerset based Corbin O’Grady Studio has been selected as one of 60 portraits out of 6000 images submitted for the prestigious international Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2010. With its substantial prize fund and a high profile exhibition and tour, the Prize continues the National Portrait Gallery’s long tradition of championing the work of the best portrait photographers. The colour portrait is entitled: ‘Golfing sisters in the ladies’ locker room, Royal Mid-]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SW based photographer returns to National Portrait Gallery for third time this year as Taylor Wessing includes image in top 60</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/sw-based-photographer-returns-to-national-portrait-gallery-for-third-time-this-year-as-taylor-wessing-includes-image-in-top-60,c519334</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision279377</guid><description><![CDATA[A contemporary portrait on show at the National Portrait Gallery from 11 November and photographed by Anita Corbin of Somerset based Corbin O’Grady Studio has been selected as one of 60 portraits out of 6000 images submitted for the prestigious international Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2010. With its substantial prize fund and a high profile exhibition and tour, the Prize continues the National Portrait Gallery’s long tradition of championing the work of the best portrait photographers. The colour portrait is entitled: ‘Golfing sisters in the ladies’ locker room, Royal Mid-]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SW based photographer returns to National Portrait Gallery for third time this year as Taylor Wessing includes image in top 60</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/sw-based-photographer-returns-to-national-portrait-gallery-for-third-time-this-year-as-taylor-wessing-includes-image-in-top-60,c519298</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision279367</guid><description><![CDATA[A contemporary portrait on show at the National Portrait Gallery from 11 November and photographed by Anita Corbin of Somerset based Corbin O’Grady Studio has been selected as one of 60 portraits out of 6000 images submitted for the prestigious international Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2010. With its substantial prize fund and a high profile exhibition and tour, the Prize continues the National Portrait Gallery’s long tradition of championing the work of the best portrait photographers. The colour portrait is entitled: ‘Golfing sisters in the ladies’ locker room, Royal Mid-]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:35:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premier Devon welcome awaits rugby fans as London Irish take on the Exeter Chiefs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/premier-devon-welcome-awaits-rugby-fans-as-london-irish-take-on-the-exeter-chiefs,c518882</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision279105</guid><description><![CDATA[London Irish rugby fans can expect a premier welcome when they visit Devon as their team takes on the Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 23rd October who have been newly promoted to the rugby Premiership. www.visitdevon.co.uk/rugby. The General Manager of Visit Devon Rosie Bates says that visiting fans will receive a warm Devon welcome to the city: “There is a real buzz about the Exeter Chiefs being in the premiership and we are looking forward to welcoming supporters of London Irish. Their fans will find that Devon has a wide range of exciting places to stay and to visit. Exeter will not disappoint]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:25:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>October Half Term sees visitors to Devon discovering the weird and wonderful and not just with a Halloween theme!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/october-half-term-sees-visitors-to-devon-discovering-the-weird-and-wonderful-and-not-just-with-a-halloween-theme-,c517921</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision278535</guid><description><![CDATA[Devon is a great place to be for families looking for something different this October Half Term and although there is plenty to satisfy fans of Halloween, there are also a number of fun and educational options available. This month Devon, a county known for its dedication to food, is encouraging children to get involved in the Devon Celebration of Food and Darts Farm has the perfect event on 27 Oct when it invites Kids (to go) Wild About Food. Local education ranger James Chubb will be exploring the local landscape, searching for wild ingredients to make wild bread. Participating foragers]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:38:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Catwalk glamour heads for the country with Henry Hunt’s new Autumn and Winter collection!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/catwalk-glamour-heads-for-the-country-with-henry-hunt-s-new-autumn-and-winter-collection-,c517897</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision278529</guid><description><![CDATA[Catwalk glamour comes to the country with the launch of the new autumn and winter collection from the exciting new country clothing label Henry Hunt. www.henryhunt.co.uk The rich and flamboyant colours of the autumn season: hot reds, deep burgundies and brilliant tartans are the inspiration for the Henry Hunt ladies’ collection which follows the key autumn trend for vibrant colours. Traditional tweed has never seemed so sexy as it is cleverly teamed with luxurious textures such as satin and lace for a sensual look that will appeal to the dedicated fashionista as well as the country girl]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record breaking year boosts 2011 brochure launch for Coast &amp; Country Cottages</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/record-breaking-year-boosts-2011-brochure-launch-for-coast---country-cottages,c517751</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision278446</guid><description><![CDATA[Advanced reservations for the new Coast & Country Cottages 2011 brochure are at an all time high following another record-breaking year for bookings for the South Devon self-catering holiday company, visit: www.coastandcountry.co.uk. Launching their biggest ever brochure, with nearly 270 pages, Coast & Country Cottages is reporting a 20% increase in advance bookings for next year despite the current economic downturn. The company, which manages more than four hundred luxury self-catering holiday properties exclusively in South Devon, also experienced a record year for bookings and average]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:35:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good manners don’t cost a thing ….but bad customer service could cost the UK economy, says customer services expert, Sidona Group</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/good-manners-don-t-cost-a-thing--but-bad-customer-service-could-cost-the-uk-economy--says-customer-services-expert--sidona-group,c517106</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision277942</guid><description><![CDATA[Sidona Group reports on most important industry trends; offers consultancy and training for businesses to improve customer experience
October 2010, Devon based Sidona Group, the customer experience consultancy and training company, has today highlighted the importance of customer service, to mark the end of National Customer Service week. Sidona Group has, for the first time, amalgamated the most important industry research on business and economic trends, to create new insight and advice for companies looking to improve their customer service, and ensure competitive advantage. Key findings (]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:19:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North Devon community helps soldier hero have wedding of a lifetime!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/north-devon-community-helps-soldier-hero-have-wedding-of-a-lifetime-,c515885</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision277208</guid><description><![CDATA[A soldier who suffered horrific injuries in Afghanistan enjoyed the wedding of a lifetime on Friday, 1 October thanks to a North Devon community that stepped in to provide everything from a magnificent venue to a falconry display and designer wedding dress for the bride. Lance Corporal Andy Thomas serving with the Royal Marines and a resident of Combe Martin, serving at RMB Chivenor, together with his bride Karly Goodman, were the recipients of a very unusual gift from their local community. A flow of bad news from Afghanistan and the emotional images of fallen personnel being repatriated]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:15:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Star of Archers in moving interview with Judi Spiers at Appledore Book Festival</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/star-of-archers-in-moving-interview-with-judi-spiers-at-appledore-book-festival,c515535</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision276998</guid><description><![CDATA[Fans of the long running and much loved BBC Radio 4 Series, The Archers, will be able to enjoy a slice of real Ambridge life when June Spencer, aka Peggy Archer/Woolley appears at the Appledore Book Festival this weekend (2 October) in North Devon. June Spencer, aka Peggy Archer/Woolley, the only original cast member of the longest running radio soap, will be talking about her life and her new book, The Road to Ambridge. June will appear with BBC Radio Devon’s Judi Spiers in what is likely to be a moving interview as apart from memories of 'the slower pace of childhood' and WW2, she will]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:52:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cream of Devon’s tourism industry recognised at first ever Devon Tourism Awards</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/cream-of-devon-s-tourism-industry-recognised-at-first-ever-devon-tourism-awards,c515476</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision276958</guid><description><![CDATA[The cream of Devon’s tourism industry has been recognised for its outstanding service at the first ever Devon Tourism Awards at a prestigious ceremony at the Thurlestone Hotel in South Devon, last night. (September 30). www.visitdevon.co.uk/devonawards The owners of Mazzard Farm holiday cottages, in East Devon, are celebrating today after being crowned ‘winner of winners’ of the inaugural Devon Tourism Awards. Visit: www.mazzardfarmcottages.com. Ruud Jansen Venneboer and Jacqueline Parker set up Mazzard Farm holiday cottages two years ago near Ottery St Mary before being presented with]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:58:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Heart of Devon branding reflects commitment to tourism by Tourism Partnership</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/a-heart-of-devon-branding-reflects-commitment-to-tourism-by-tourism-partnership,c514509</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision276369</guid><description><![CDATA[Monday 27 September 2010 A local Tourism Partnership covering the areas of East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon and parts of Teignbridge has launched its new marketing name and brand to much applaud from the local tourism industry. The area will now be marketed as Heart of Devon. Derek Phillips, chair of the Tourism Partnership said: “To ensure the area is marketed effectively we appointed ‘The Marketing Department’, an Exeter based full service marketing agency, to undertake research on previous visitors to the area. The results of the research has also helped develop and inform 3 national]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:42:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A feast of Devon food festivals to savour this autumn</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/a-feast-of-devon-food-festivals-to-savour-this-autumn,c513711</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision275897</guid><description><![CDATA[A feast of food festivals to savour and enjoy are being staged in Devon this autumn which will delight the senses. There is a bumper crop of events that showcase the outstanding talents of the county’s renowned food producers and chefs. Smell the cheese, sip the beer and taste the chocolate produced by some of the UK’s finest organic and specialist food artisans and manufacturers at events staged across the county. Expect a warm Devon welcome and a great pint of local ale at AbbFest Beer and Food Festival at Fermoys Garden Centre at Abbotskerswell near Newton Abbot in South Devon (24 - 26]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:58:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Racing returns to Exeter with the launch of new modelling competition and free entry for students</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/racing-returns-to-exeter-with-the-launch-of-new-modelling-competition-and-free-entry-for-students,c513704</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision275891</guid><description><![CDATA[Exeter Racecourse has joined forces with Somerset-based clothing company Henry Hunt for the launch of the new season on Thursday, October 7. Henry Hunt’s founders, sisters Phoebe and Hannah Garlick, are teaming up with the racecourse to launch the new Face of Exeter competition. The two winners, male and female, will feature in the forthcoming autumn/winter 2011 catalogue as well as on all Exeter‘s associated literature. Henry Hunt has a unique take on quintessential English clothing, which appeals to the younger type of market who want limited edition items, and is eating into the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:33:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germans cruise into warm welcome from Destination South West</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/germans-cruise-into-warm-welcome-from-destination-south-west,c512831</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision275372</guid><description><![CDATA[The South West is proving popular with the German tourism market this week as the luxury cruise liner the MV Deutschland enjoys a warm welcome in three of the region’s ports following a campaign by Destination South West to promote the area to the cruise liner industry. The Deutschland which had 448 passengers on board docked at Portland yesterday (14.9.10), is currently in Falmouth (16.9.10) and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at St Mary’s in the Scilly Isles (17.9.10). The Deutschland has called in the South West for many years to Destination South West Ports and she is the first cruise]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:13:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Devon Celebration of Food puts Devon on the map as one of UK’s most important foodie regions!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/devon-celebration-of-food-puts-devon-on-the-map-as-one-of-uk-s-most-important-foodie-regions-,c512764</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision275338</guid><description><![CDATA[Dedicated foodies will be heading to Devon next month for the Celebration of Food festival which is being launched in the grounds of the beautiful Combe House Hotel, near Honiton. Devon Celebration of Food which opens on October 1 is part of the UK’s biggest food festival, the South West Celebration of Food and it showcases the very best of the county’s outstanding food producers and chefs. Now in its ninth successful year in Devon, the Celebration of Food will see 85 food and drink events taking place throughout October. Food lovers will get to enjoy fabulous local food from some of the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:41:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Visit Devon works with partners to  safeguard regional tourism strategy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/visit-devon-works-with-partners-to--safeguard-regional-tourism-strategy,c512240</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision274997</guid><description><![CDATA[Visit Devon is working closely with regional tourism partners to consider the support it can give to the industry following the announcement that the regional tourist board South West Tourism is to close next year. South West Tourism plays a major strategic and planning role for tourism in the region and it is funded by the South West Regional Development Agency, which is being closed down due to government budget cuts. Visit Devon the voice of tourism in the county is now working closely with South West Tourism and other partners to ensure that key support structures and skills are not]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:10:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shortlist for the Devon Tourism Awards 2010 is announced</title><link>http://news.cision.com/a-head-for-pr/r/shortlist-for-the-devon-tourism-awards-2010-is-announced,c511688</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision274673</guid><description><![CDATA[Devon’s leading tourism businesses have been short-listed for the Devon Tourism Awards which will be presented at a prestigious ceremony at the end of the month. There are seven categories in the competition which celebrates the cream of the Devon tourism industry and which is also designed to raise the profile of the county’s high performing tourism providers. The best business will then be selected from the seven categories for the coveted Winner of Winners Award. The winners will finally be announced at the awards ceremony on September 30 at the Thurlestone Hotel in South Devon. www.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:51:21 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>