Devon

Picture yourself on a spaceship, hundreds of miles above the Earth. Your journey into the cosmos will last some time - but, you only have a limited number of resources on board for yourself and your fellow space travellers, which, given their scarcity, you need to manage wisely.

As far back as 1966, economist Kenneth E. Boulding envisioned the need for a movement away from what he termed a "cowboy economy“, based on the assumption of apparently boundless resources, to a "spaceman economy". In his essay “The Coming of a Spaceship Earth,” he made the analogy that...

Forwards coach Rob Hunter says it will be a “huge achievement” if Exeter Chiefs can progress to a first-ever European semi-final this weekend.

Standing in the way of the Devon club are Aviva Premiership rivals Newcastle Falcons, who provide the opposition at Sandy Park tomorrow night (8pm).

Hunter knows that the North East outfit will pose a creditable threat, particularly as the competition has now reached the knock-out stages.

With the two teams having collected a win apiece in the Premiership this season, it’s all to play for in this latest match-up, which will...

A generation of children are growing up without experiencing simple pleasures such as splashing in puddles or mud, building a sandcastle - or even making daisy chains, a study has revealed.

Researchers found a whole range of traditional nature activities could soon become a thing of the past as children spend their spare time playing computer games, watching TV or just hanging out with friends instead.

Playing in open spaces and woodland, planting their own seeds and climbing trees are also among the activities a large number of today’s youngsters have never tried.

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Cartridge Business Hub: Running a Business from Your Back Bedroom is a free cloud-based seminar by Cobalt Communications.

This seminar will explain the substantial benefits of cloud computing, help you understand if your data is safe in the cloud, along with some jargon-free dos and don’ts.

The seminar takes place at Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter on Tuesday 7 April, 5.30pm-7pm.

If you would like to attend please contact Dana Mulligan on 01392 286766, email dana.mulligan@cartridgeslaw.co.uk or book your place online: https://eventbrite.com/event/16368745358...

This season, Newton Abbot Racecourse will be giving horseracing enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the thrill of owning a racehorse with the launch of the first ever Newton Abbot Races Racing Syndicate.

The syndicate’s horse will be purchased in May and will be trained by leading national hunt trainer, Philip Hobbs. Created as an affordable taster to racehorse ownership, membership for one year will cost just £500.

Alongside the unique experience of owning a share in a racehorse, members will also benefit from an Owners’ badge to watch the horse race at Newton Abbot...

A project for people in recovery to help restore an historical and cultural house near Exeter has just been given a funding boost from Public Health England, signalling a major step forward in its aim to transform both the house and the lives of vulnerable people in and around the city.

The £45,000 funding will enable the expansion of pilot work at Poltimore House which is already delivering tangible benefits to people in recovery from substance misuse or mental health issues.

Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for public...

A la Ronde is celebrating the Easter holiday with an array of egg-citing events, including a family trail sponsored by Cadbury from Saturday 28 March until Sunday 12 April and an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April. The new-look family trail activities include colouring and a Cadbury egg head prize, all for just £1.50; and at the Easter Eggstravaganza little ones can have their face painted as fun characters and participate in lots of spring-themed craft activities: They can contribute to Easter Egg bunting which will be on display the whole week, make an Easter bunny...

With an extremely busy couple of months coming up at Sandy Park, the Exeter Foundation’s annual Big Walk has been postponed until September.

The event will now take place on Sunday, 20th September, coinciding with the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup.

The 10-mile sponsored walk, which last year raised several thousand pounds for the Exeter Foundation, starts and finishes at Rugby World Cup venue Sandy Park and takes in a flat, scenic route through the Exe Valley.

Following the walk, participants can watch the Rugby World Cup pool match between New Zealand and...

Cumberland Way will be closed for a weekend in April as work on a new road connection to Exeter Science Park nears completion.

The new £3 million road, which is on schedule to open later this Spring, will eventually link Cumberland Way to the existing Tithebarn Lane bridge and the northern end of the Exeter Science Park.

A new roundabout on Cumberland Way, which will be constructed over the coming weeks, will provide a junction from the Tithebarn Link Road. Road closures and traffic management are needed to allow the roundabout to be built.

Cumberland Way will be...