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The South West has been a hot spot for self builders for some time and this year will see the UK’s longest running self build magazine (Build It) launch another of their successful ‘Build It Live’ shows in the region.

Like many parts of the country, the South West has some amazing examples of self build homes including the impressive award winning home pictured above which was built on a rocky cliff face in Salcombe, Devon with difficult access and 100m drop to the sea!

Taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 9 & 10 September, the ‘Build It Live’ show, which...

Digital marketing experts Optix Solutions are about to begin working with residential community Stallcombe House – and it won’t cost the charity a penny.

It came about after a visit to Stallcombe House by Optix MD Rob Stevens. Rob has a sister with physical and mental disabilities who is in lifelong care in Cambridge.

He explains “The UK care industry faces a myriad of challenges including chronic underfunding, staffing shortages and increasing demand due to an ageing population. The sheltered housing my sister lives in is not the happiest of places, and it has been an...

Exeter business Woman Sonya Ellis has created a safe space for the community, particularly women at her Craft Hub on Sidwell Street.

Exeter Craft Hub opened in 2019 and has become a welcome safe spot for the local community and shoppers. As well as offering a retail outlet for local crafters and suppliers, the hub also offers an inclusive creative space for the community to come together and enjoy craft workshops and to make connections.

The shop even includes its own therapy pet. Orsa, a qualified NHS therapy dog is important to regular visitors such as families of...

Hot weather is something many people look forward to but warm spells can pose health risks for some people.

NHS Devon Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Acheson, said: “Healthcare services in Devon have been very busy this week treating a high number of people suffering from the effects of dehydration. Hospitals and the ambulance service have been under a lot of pressure over the last few days.

“While it is lovely for people to enjoy this extra warm spell, just because the summer holidays are over for most, it doesn’t mean hot weather isn’t a risk to people’s health. It’s...