Scientists have made a crucial step towards unlocking the “holy grail” of computing – microchips that mimic the way the human brain works to store and process information.
A research team, including Professor David Wright from the University of Exeter, have made a pioneering breakthrough by developing photonic computer chips that imitate the way the brain’s synapses operate.
The work, conducted by researchers from Oxford, Münster and Exeter Universities, combined phase-change materials – commonly found in household items such as re-writable optical discs – with specially...
Recycling is high on the household agenda of people in Exeter according to a new survey launched to coincide with Recycling Week. (September 25-October 1)
More than 80 per cent of people questioned in the One Poll survey confirmed that they recycle as much as possible and less than three per cent admitted to not caring about recycling.
The survey by five star housebuilder Barratt Homes which is building new homes across the city, revealed that men and women are equally committed to recycling but there was a definite difference in the approach of age groups.
Exeter's own premium handcrafted gin produced in small batches in a traditional copper still, recently launched at the beginning of august receiving fantastic reviews and great success.
This robust yet smooth gin celebrates Exeter's Roman heritage and occupation between circa AD55 and AD380, "ISCA Dumnoniorum' describing flowing water in reference to the River Exe. Using ancient botanicals favored by the Romans such as tarragon basil, cardamom & marigold combined with 11 other botanicals. The result is an outstanding gin experience.
Award-winning theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble has announced that Education, Education, Education will come to Exeter Northcott Theatre after its World Premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they were awarded a Fringe First Award. Following their exploration of sex, relationships and intimacy in 1972: The Future of Sex, The Wardrobe Ensemble will dissect education and responsibility at the dawn of Blair’s Britain in 1997 in Education, Education, Education. Recent winners of The Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice for theatre, The Wardrobe Ensemble use irreverent humour...
Get your dancing shoes on - the UK’s biggest club brand is coming to Exeter when Sandy Park hosts its first Ministry of Sound night on Friday, 3rd November.
Ministry of Sound are bringing two of their DJs, Matt May and Andy Purnell, and their state-of-the-art sound and light systems for a ‘Club Classics’ night with the biggest dancefloor fillers – from 70s disco to 90s dance through to today’s chart hits.
The event is set to be one of the biggest Sandy Park has ever held, where the venue’s Exeter Suite will be transformed into a nightclub for the night with a separate VIP...
Shaun Malton insists competition for places within the Exeter Chiefs squad is helping to drive up standards week by week.
The South African hooker got his first taste of Aviva Premiership action this season, coming off the bench to score one of his side's five tries in their 31-17 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.
His touchdown, coupled with scores for Olly Woodburn (2), Dave Dennis and Don Armand, were the key highlights in another polished performance from the champions, who remain in pole position after four rounds of the season.
Ladies Do Lunch, Exeter’s highly successful dining club, paid a visit to the recently refurbished Deer Park Hotel near Honiton where they enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the beautiful Italian garden, looking resplendent in the early Autumn sunshine.
Then followed a tour of the kitchen garden from head gardener Ollie who passed on some tasty tips about growing vegetables and herbs.
After a champagne reception, the ladies enjoyed a three course lunch in the hotel’s award-winning Loxton’s restaurant.
Construction of East Devon District Council’s new headquarters in Honiton is progressing well with groundworks completed and the building foundations underway.
The council is expected to be working in the new premises by December 2018 and contractors, Interserve Construction Ltd, are on schedule to complete on time. The new offices are designed for flexible modern ways of working and will accommodate the central services of the council and provide the breadth of public services as well. The building will be fully accessible as well as energy efficient. A new council chamber and...
“It only takes a day to learn how to save someone’s life but the knowledge can last a lifetime,” says Jeremy Sleet, founder of Health and Safety company No Accident, which recently based itself at the prestigious Plymouth Science Park.
Jeremy has taught First Aid to more than 500 people over the past three years and his courses can cover a vast area of topics – from ensuring safety on building sites and offices through to providing basic first aid training.
“Health and Safety is important,” says Jeremy. “As a direct result of attending the course, people have taken away a...
Top 40 advisory firm, Bishop Fleming, says residential landlords need to act in response to onerous tax hikes being inflicted on them.
The firm, which delivers accounting, tax, corporate, restructuring and advisory services to businesses and private wealth advice to individuals, says key tax changes are hurting the buy-to-let market, making the UK one of the worst countries in Europe to be a residential landlord.
Bishop Fleming's Head of Tax, Andrew Browne, remarked that a gradual phasing out of mortgage tax relief, introduced in April 2017, is causing the greatest fear...
