West Country Cider

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Thatchers back in court with Aldi over cider trademark

Somerset-based Thatchers sued Aldi for allegedly infringing the trademark of its cloudy lemon cider.

3 days ago

Pub at threat of closure turns itself around to win award

The Carpenters Arms in Westrip is "going great guns" after nearly being delicensed in 2019.

15 May 2023

Three generations of Thatchers family join annual wassail

One of the biggest names in West Country food and drink says it's hoping for a great crop this year after holding its annual wassail.

8 Feb 2023

What it's like at Thatchers cider farm during harvest season

What is wassailing, and why is it so key to the West Country's cider crop?

Should cider be classed alongside the finest wines and spirits?

Cider and juice producers urge people to buy local to save orchards

Meet the family that has been cider making for five generations

Cider farmers run out of barrels after huge 2016 harvest

Meet the brothers who've saved the Somerset cider mill

Future of Shepton Mallet mill secured by former owners

EU tax change threatens West Country cider makers

40 redundancies confirmed at Shepton cider factory

Premiere of film that celebrates Somerset

Premiere of film that celebrates Somerset