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New basemap styles added to OS NGD Tiles API
Fully customisable and interactive basemaps can be created to visualise data from Ordnance Survey’s National Geographic Database – using our vector tile OS NGD Tiles API.
Notification of works in NUAR
The NUAR Team has published a proposed specification for a “Proposed Works Enquiry” service.
‘The day I opened a map changed my life’
As part of National Map Reading Week, Gen Z walk group leader Jeb Jagne talked about his story and his experiences with reading maps.
Why canal towpaths are good for people, the environment, and local economy
Scottish Canals have used Ordnance Survey (OS) data to help manage and maintain Scotland’s historic 141-mile canal network, providing numerous benefits for local communities.
Meet OS Placemaker – Sam
As an elite athlete, Sam brings the mindset of the start line through the door at OS every day, bringing insight to what we do and how we develop products.
Lifelong learning in geography
Celebrating the publication of the latest OS education impact report, ‘Lifelong learning in geography and geospatial: the impact of education, promotion and development.'
YouTube sensations Map Men collaborate with Ordnance Survey
Comedy duo has produced a unique re-telling of Britain’s national mapping service’s story.
How Ordnance Survey supports its military community - in recognition of Armed Forces Week and Reserves Day
Members of OS's Armed Forces network talk about the support they have been given in the workplace
The next phase in NUAR’s development is here
NUAR has entered the latest important phase, moving into 'public beta' on the journey to being fully operational by end of 2025 and it will include Openreach data.