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HISTORICAL FACTS: Ordnance survey - Caught on Camera

Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed

OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperatures

The Guardian - UK

Seeking true north? Head for this Scottish island next year

IF Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to clear up his apparent confusion over where the north is, he could head to Shetland around June next year

The National (Scotland)

‘Location is the obvious way to connect data’: I spoke to Ordnance Survey CEO Nick Bolton on the challenges of turning a 225-year-old institution into an AI powerhouse

As it celebrates its 225th birthday, the Ordnance Survey is becoming an AI superpower.

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What’s the safest way to walk home at night? We’ve created an AI-powered app that shows you

In the historic walled city of Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, the night-time economy is vibrant. But like many urban centres, it presents safety challenges for those trying to get home. At night, a volunteer group known as the Inner City Assistance Team (iCat) often patrols the…

The Conversation

Revealed: London's five most popular hiking routes – according to the Ordnance Survey map app

With five million downloads in 80 countries, OS Maps is one of the most popular navigation apps in the world

Evening Standard

I am the CTO of Ordnance Survey and this is how this 230 year old organization is embracing AI

First founded in 1791, OS is undergoing transformation, an era defined by agentic AI, LLMs and more...

TechRadar

The three-hour night: could this routine really save a struggling relationship?

It’s the latest couples’ hack for the online age and involves splitting the evening into chunks – including one full hour without phones

The Guardian - UK

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17 historic Scottish locations as seen in the first ever Ordnance Survey maps

The public are being invited to take a tour of Scotland in the mid-19th century through the online records of National Records of Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Those who prefer a map to an app abound in the age of GPS

Letters: Readers respond to a piece by John Harris on how we are increasingly leaving navigation to our phones

The Guardian - UK

“More and more people are tempted into risky locations” - Social media and navigation apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue incidents

There were record numbers of mountain rescue incidents in England, Wales, and Scotland last year, and technology is taking the blame

Advnture

Social media and map apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts

Exclusive: Number of 18- to 24-year-olds needing help in England and Wales doubles in five years as services take calls every day in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Plan to lay off 95 staff at mapping service Ordnance Survey ‘makes no sense’

The Southampton-based organisation has 1,400 employees.

Evening Standard

The best Christmas gifts for runners in the UK: 36 treats to buy the running enthusiast in your life

From pro athletes to parkrun faithfuls, runners of all stripes told us what gifts they would love to unwrap

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 autumn hiking essentials

From waterproof trousers to a compass, flasks to spare socks, here’s all the kit you need to keep you dry, safe and hydrated

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Mayday Stinky Bay: places’ nicknames added to UK database to help rescuers

Ordnance Survey’s Vernacular Names Tool contains unofficial names – many created by local people – of 9,000 locations

Evening Standard

DLR extension: TfL launch consultation to extend light railway to Thamesmead

TfL has said that the proposed route to Thamesmead could potentially be extended to Belvedere and beyond

The National (Scotland)

Map creates digital record of Scottish woodlands dating back 180 years

A NEW online map displays the most comprehensive digital records of historic Scottish woodlands dating back 180 years.

Manchester Evening News

Four of Britain's top 10 most popular walks are just a drive away from Greater Manchester

These walks take in some incredible scenery

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Scottish hiking terms: do you know your aonachs from your bealachs?

Gaelic terms are common in Scottish Ordnance Survey maps and route descriptions, so we put together a quick guide of the basics for your first hiking holiday in the highlands

The Independent UK

AI to predict water pollution in south-west England before it happens

It is hoped the project will be scaled up and rolled out to different parts of the UK

The Guardian - UK

Urban planning to disaster relief: how AI-generated maps are helping to improve lives

Pioneering Ordnance Survey technology is speeding up the creation of detailed maps, ensuring policymakers have accurate information when responding to challenges

The Guardian - UK

From transport networks to energy sources: how Ordnance Survey data keeps us connected

Robust and reliable location data supports vital everyday services as well as helping organisations to streamline processes and tackle environmental emergencies

Chronicle Live

Loss of Newcastle's public toilets explored in new exhibition

The exhibition will open at Newcastle's City Library later this month

The Guardian - UK

How 999 crews find you – the life and death importance of location data

Whether you find yourself in distress on a motorway or out in the countryside, the digital mapping expertise of Ordnance Survey is helping ambulance crews pinpoint where you are

The Guardian - UK

More than a map-maker: how much do you know about Ordnance Survey? Take our quiz to find out

Ordnance Survey made its reputation keeping walkers on the right path, so you may be surprised by the many ways it keeps all of our lives on track thanks to its wealth of location data

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