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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Climate
- Wales Online
Four areas expected to see heatwave conditions in Wales
Four areas expected to see heatwave conditions in Wales The UK has seen four sweltering heatwaves over the last few months The hot weather is set to continue in parts of the country (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) The fourth heatwave of the 2025 summer is now under way, with large parts of the UK expected to experience temperatures in excess of 30°C this week. According to the Met Office 234 areas across the UK saw official heatwave conditions on Monday, August 11, with the heat set to continue for the rest of the week. However while most of England is likely to experience these conditions data shows only four areas of Wales currently meet the Met Office's official definition of a heatwave. Forecasts show that Denbighshire, Wrexham, Monmouthshire, and Caerphilly are expected to hit temperatures in the 30s this week with Tuesday, August 12, predicted to be the hottest day, averaging at around 33°C across the board. Tuesday, August 12 looks to be the hottest day this week with parts of the country experiencing highs of 30°C (Image: Met Office) Despite the potential for temperatures to climb above 25°C on Wednesday, August 13, in other parts of Wales the hot weather is not expected to last long enough to trigger heatwave conditions in most areas. You can see if your area is in heatwave conditions by typing your postcode into this interactive map: Is your area officially in a heatwave? Search your postcode Search All alerts Light Heavy Severe +- Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors Sign up for the Wales Online - Daily Newsletter Top stories from across Wales We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to (e.g. email) and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe No thanks, I just want the map An official heatwave is declared when temperatures exceed a set threshold for three consecutive days but the thresholds vary across the UK. For much of Wales a heatwave is recorded if temperatures stay above 25°C for three days straight. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here . Meanwhile the heatwave is widespread across most of England excluding the northeast, Cumbria, and some coastal areas in the east and south. Scotland and Northern Ireland could see temperatures above 25°C briefly but not long enough to meet the three-day heatwave criteria. Only a handful of places, including Manchester, Trafford, and Warrington in the northwest and Rushmoor in Hampshire, saw heatwave conditions begin on Sunday, August 10. The remaining 230 areas, including the Welsh hotspots, entered heatwave conditions on Monday as temperatures exceeded their local thresholds. Here is a full list of areas now in heatwave conditions as of Monday, August 11: Day one of heatwave: Middlesbrough Darlington Halton Blackburn with Darwen Kingston upon Hull, City of North Lincolnshire York Derby Leicester Rutland Nottingham Herefordshire, County of Telford and Wrekin Stoke-on-Trent Bath and North East Somerset Bristol, City of South Gloucestershire Swindon Peterborough Luton Bracknell Forest West Berkshire Reading Slough Windsor and Maidenhead Wokingham Milton Keynes Cheshire East Cheshire West and Chester Shropshire Wiltshire Bedford Central Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire North Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire North Yorkshire Somerset Cambridge East Cambridgeshire Fenland Huntingdonshire South Cambridgeshire Amber Valley Bolsover Chesterfield Derbyshire Dales Erewash North East Derbyshire South Derbyshire Exeter Mid Devon North Devon Teignbridge Braintree Brentwood Chelmsford Colchester Epping Forest Harlow Uttlesford Cheltenham Cotswold Forest of Dean Gloucester Stroud Tewkesbury Basingstoke and Deane East Hampshire Hart Test Valley Winchester Broxbourne Dacorum Hertsmere North Hertfordshire Three Rivers Watford Ashford Canterbury Dartford Dover Gravesham Maidstone Sevenoaks Swale Tonbridge and Malling Tunbridge Wells Burnley Chorley Hyndburn Pendle Preston Ribble Valley Rossendale South Ribble West Lancashire Wyre Blaby Charnwood Harborough Hinckley and Bosworth Melton North West Leicestershire Oadby and Wigston Boston East Lindsey Lincoln North Kesteven South Holland South Kesteven West Lindsey Breckland Broadland King's Lynn and West Norfolk Norwich South Norfolk Ashfield Bassetlaw Broxtowe Gedling Mansfield Newark and Sherwood Rushcliffe Cherwell Oxford South Oxfordshire Vale of White Horse West Oxfordshire Cannock Chase East Staffordshire Lichfield Newcastle-under-Lyme South Staffordshire Stafford Staffordshire Moorlands Tamworth Babergh Ipswich Mid Suffolk Elmbridge Epsom and Ewell Guildford Runnymede Spelthorne Surrey Heath Waverley Woking North Warwickshire Nuneaton and Bedworth Rugby Stratford-on-Avon Warwick Crawley Bromsgrove Malvern Hills Redditch Worcester Wychavon Wyre Forest St Albans Welwyn Hatfield East Hertfordshire Stevenage West Suffolk Bolton Bury Oldham Rochdale Salford Stockport Tameside Wigan Knowsley Liverpool St. Helens Wirral Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield Birmingham Coventry Dudley Sandwell Solihull Walsall Wolverhampton Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield City of London Barking and Dagenham Barnet Bexley Brent Bromley Camden Croydon Ealing Enfield Greenwich Hackney Hammersmith and Fulham Haringey Harrow Havering Hillingdon Hounslow Islington Kensington and Chelsea Kingston upon Thames Lambeth Lewisham Merton Newham Redbridge Richmond upon Thames Southwark Sutton Tower Hamlets Waltham Forest Wandsworth Westminster Denbighshire Wrexham Caerphilly Monmouthshire Day two of heatwave: Warrington Rushmoor Manchester Trafford Article continues below
Wales Online
7 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
There is just one place in Wales where the population is falling, and it's one of our most beautiful spots
There is just one place in Wales where the population is falling, and it's one of our most beautiful spots There were 8,112 fewer births than deaths in Wales last year There was one area where the population fell in Wales last year (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) There is just one part of Wales where the population fell last year, while the largest growth was in a south Wales city. On Ynys Mon there was a population drop of 141, data shows, a figure almost entirely driven by far fewer births than deaths last year. Only 532 babies were born in Anglesey, compared to 989 deaths, a difference of 457. Looking forward, data has suggested that the population of Wales is due to increase to 3.32m by mid-2032, previous data has shown. The population was boosted by 251 more people who moved to Anglesey from other parts of the UK than those who left, and by 72 more people arriving from overseas, but that was not enough to replace the number of people who died. Newport saw the biggest population jump, rising by 1.7%, or 2,787 people. That was mainly driven by a gain of 2,121 people from net international migration. However, Newport also gained 330 new residents from other parts of the UK, and there were 332 more births than deaths. After Newport, Cardiff saw the biggest population increase, of 1.1%, or 4,180 people, followed by Wrexham (1.0% or 1,355 people). Using our interactive map, you can see how the population has changed where you live and how that has been affected by births, deaths, and internal and international migration. The map can be accessed here: This widget requires javascript to work. Population change in England and Wales How births, deaths, internal and international migration changed the population in 2024 Search your postcode Some error occured, please try refreshing the page. Search Click on an area on the map to see the statistics in that location. Birmingham London Manchester Newcastle upon Tyne Cardiff +- Key Population change -2.75% 11.06% Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors To pan and zoom, use two fingers. To select an area of the map, single tap. Tap anywhere on the shaded area to continue using the map. Hide Sign up for the Wales Online - Politics Newsletter Politics, education, health and other Welsh issues We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to (e.g. email) and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe No thanks, I just want the results Data shows there were an estimated 61.8 million people living in England and Wales in mid-2024, up 706,881 from 61.1 million in mid-2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). That was the second-biggest year-on-year numerical jump in population since at least 1949, the earliest comparable ONS data. In England, the population increased by 1.2%, which was twice as high as Wales (0.6%). In Wales, that translated to an increase of 19,250 people in the resident population. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here That was mainly due to net international migration—the difference between the number of people immigrating and emigrating. Last year, 36,397 international migrants arrived in Wales from overseas, compared to 13,717 who left the UK, a difference of 22,680. Another 74,870 people moved to Wales from other parts of the UK, while 70,073 moved out to England, Scotland, or Ireland, a population boost of 4,797. Combined, international and internal migration more than cancelled out the population loss of 8,112 fewer births than deaths in Wales last year. However, while the population increased across the vast majority of England and Wales, 12 council areas saw a decline in the number of residents. Article continues below
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Android Authority
Google Maps sucks on unpaved roads, so I use this open source app instead
Andy Walker / Android Authority Google Maps was primarily designed for inner-city travel, where roads are well-marked and relatively smooth. I doubt the app's developers envisioned users navigating gravel roads in the heartland of South Africa. So, it's unsurprising that the app becomes far less useful once you hit the dirt. However, where Google Maps falls short, OsmAnd excels. OsmAnd is a free, open-source app on the Play Store and F-Droid. It draws data from various sources, primarily relying on OpenStreetMap, which volunteers with local knowledge worldwide maintain. This gives it broader coverage of lesser-known routes that Google Maps often overlooks, providing OsmAnd a significant advantage when things get dusty. What navigation app do you prefer when traveling on unpaved roads? 0 votes OsmAnd NaN % Google Maps NaN % Another navigation app (mention which in the comments). NaN % Can country roads take me home? Andy Walker / Android Authority Although I rarely venture beyond paved roads in my higher-clearance, front-wheel-drive car, there have been times when I've needed to take an unpaved shortcut. In smaller towns, often the singular paved road in and out is blocked, forcing me to choose the alternative, dustier route. In these situations, I want to know the road surface and conditions throughout its length to know precisely what to expect. For the most part, I'd rather avoid situations where I might have to turn around, potentially running out of fuel or damaging my car. Google Maps assumes every route is passable, and the UI doesn't suggest otherwise. Google Maps assumes that every route is passable, at least as far as its UI is concerned. It does a poor job of highlighting gravel routes, which is particularly problematic in my region. Several main thoroughfares are unpaved, while some are generally known as tire-killers. To avoid these, I need more information when faced with a dusty track. Andy Walker / Android Authority While Google Maps fails in this regard, OsmAnd shines. Using the Map Styles option, I can display road surface and smoothness data on my Android Auto screen, providing valuable insights into a route's challenges. I might consider taking a longer, safer path if a shorter route consists of sand or mud. It also highlights whether the smooth asphalt road becomes a more treacherous unpaved track. On OsmAnd, each surface type is color-coded, and road smoothness is indicated by line style. It's easy to distinguish between tarred roads, passable gravel roads, impassable mud trails, or roads made of stone or grass. I use the Touring map style to display this information. OsmAnd displays road surface and smoothness information on my Android Auto display. Although plotting all this data or viewing the map from a low zoom distance can become convoluted, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Other map styles, like Offroad, prioritize 4×4 trails if you spend most of your time on dirt. Overlays are also available, and my favorite is Slope, which shows an area's incline or decline. The deeper the red, the steeper the climb. I can gauge how steep a road is when using it in conjunction with the Touring map style. No signal? No problem Andy Walker / Android Authority Dovetailing with OsmAnd's various map styles and extensive data sets is its offline map support. When traveling these routes, cell coverage isn't guaranteed. While you can download offline maps for Google Maps, the data is limited. I find it silly that Google restricts content downloading to the visible area on the screen rather than the entire region. OsmAnd handles offline data much better, making it a superior choice when service is an issue. OsmAnd supports offline map downloads for entire regions (and even the sea if you're so inclined). You can download maps for whichever region or country you desire, as well as data beyond the road. Fancy a boat ride during your adventure? OsmAnd offers nautical map downloads, too. OsmAnd can import and display data from KML or GPX files if you're traveling with friends who have recorded a route. This is useful for hiking and driving non-standard routes. Google Maps app doesn't directly support GPX imports from its interface. OsmAnd is brilliant except where it isn't Andy Walker / Android Authority As you can probably tell, I'm a fan of OsmAnd. It's one of the few apps I don't mind paying an annual subscription for, least of all to unlock its Android Auto support. However, the app isn't without its issues. As much as I prefer it to Google Maps off the highway, OsmAnd is one of the most frustrating apps I've ever used. Let's start with its customization options. While it offers extensive map styles, overlays, and detailed data, users must modify XML files to make even the smallest adjustments beyond the stock map styles. For example, if I want the Touring map style to only display surface smoothness for non-asphalt routes, I'd have to retrieve its XML file, find the line I want to edit, and save it in OsmAnd's data folder, which is hidden within Android/data. If I don't like the change, I'm forced to repeat the process. This could be fixed with a GUI map style editor allowing users to view changes in real-time. As much as I like OsmAnd, some of its shortcomings drive me up the wall. It's also worth mentioning the baseline data OsmAnd employs. While OpenStreetMap offers clear advantages, it lacks some of Google Maps' best features. Although OsmAnd displays points of interest, it's almost useless for viewing detailed information. For example, Google Maps may show a camping spot's gate times, reviews, and images, while OsmAnd may only indicate its presence. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Then there's OsmAnd's search capabilities, which pale compared to Google's. Maps usually knows where I want to go, even if it sometimes leads me astray. OsmAnd just doesn't offer the same precision via its search bar. Perhaps more frustrating is the app's performance on Android Auto. OsmAnd is highly customizable, but the app grows slower the more data you overlay. Even my relatively modern Galaxy S24 FE struggles to relay mapping data to my car's screen, while some map views are sluggish on the phone itself. OsmAnd is full of compromises. Its list of cons is extensive, and many aspects are more challenging to use than they should be. But I wouldn't want to be without it on a road trip, especially if I might take a surprise turn through the mountains. There is room for improvement, and I do not doubt that the developers will address most of these and other users' concerns in future versions. Nevertheless, if you're planning an adventure soon, consider adding OsmAnd to your device too. Follow
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Minecraft team spends 4 years to create Lower Manhattan exact replica in stunning 1:1 scale
(Image via mine_fact) T he Minecraft community has achieved another monumental feat. This time, they have brought together astonishingly accurate, block-for-block Lower Manhattan's recreation. As per reports, the dedicated team spent 4 thorough years building Lower Manhattan 1:1 scale model. They have captured every street, landmark, and skyscraper with breathtaking precision. A four-year effort to Lower Manhattan in Minecraft Crafting Minecraft replica Lower Manhattan block-by-block needed an immense amount of dedication. The global volunteers collaborated through the Build The Earth initiative and translated real-world data, collected from OpenStreetMap and Google Earth, to the pixelated realm of Minecraft. Every park, street, and building foundation in pictures circulated on social media reflects the actual geography of New York, and it feels lifelike. The scale is truly 1:1, which means that the virtual distances match reality exactly. Some iconic structures, including financial buildings, Battery Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge, can already be seen standing tall in pictures. The Statue of Liberty further adds to the immersive skyline. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The team even created an accurate 9/11 Memorial. Even some intricate details, down to street signs, subway tunnels, and more, are being reproduced. Such a level of accuracy needed remarkable teamwork and countless hours. Despite massive help from collaborators from around the world, just 68% of Lower Manhattan is completed to date. The team is dedicated to continuing its expansion and is inviting new players to join Minecraft building community's effort. With many structures finished, the project is now one of the most ambitious builds of Minecraft. It will allow players to wander around a virtual street or gaze up at some familiar skyscrapers, mirroring real Lower Manhattan in Minecraft. How to visit or contribute to Minecraft community projects ? Anyone can now experience staggering achievements firsthand. The builders are already hosting the replica on some accessible Minecraft server– server ip: (1.8 – 1.21.5). Players can use Bedrock and Java editions to explore virtual New York city's current build. Just connect with the provided server address and start the virtual city tour. For those who are inspired to make a contribution, joining this effort is also straightforward. The team welcomes some new volunteers to help in completing the remaining details and blocks. With Lower Manhattan on the verge of its completion, the Minecraft team's next goal is to expand into other NYC boroughs. The project is proof that Minecraft is not just a game but the canvas for some limitless creativity. Whether you wish to detail sidewalks or construct skyscrapers, all contributions here matter on the Build The Earth server. So, grab some tools and help shape this incredible digital city's next phase. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Irish Daily Star
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Trump delivers chilling 10-word warning shot if Iran 'doesn't make peace'
Donald Trump issued a chilling warning to Iran after launching airstrikes that eradicated three of the country's nuclear facilities. "Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace," the president said before issuing the 10-word threat: "If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier." He began his speech by detailing the mission that was carried out on Saturday night. "Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's No. 1 state sponsor of terror," Trump began the short speech, which he delivered from the White House on Saturday night. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump dementia fears spike after 'symptom' spotted in President's suit Read More Related Articles JD Vance faces huge backlash for bringing 'uncontrollable kids' to Trump parade A map from The Associated Press shows where the nuclear facilities in Iran are located (Image: AP/OpenStreetMap) "Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," he claimed. The strikes on Saturday night targeted three locations — Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan, according to Trump, who gloated about the attack on his Truth Social just after it happened. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," he wrote. "All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home." The attacks were carried out using B-2 bombers (Image: AP) "Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter," he concluded. He later posted a simple picture of the American flag. During his Saturday night address, Trump admitted to working with Israel — in particular, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — to carry out the attacks. He thanked Netanyahu for his support, and Netanyahu later told Fox News, "Tonight, President Trump and the U.S. acted with a lot of strength. President Trump, I thank you. The people of Israel thank you." The Israeli prime minister later issued a statement on his X account, writing, "President Trump and I often say: 'Peace through strength.' First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, @realDonaldTrump and the United States acted with a lot of strength." "Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history," he added in the video message attached to the tweet. "History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime the world's most dangerous weapons. His leadership today has created a pivot of history that can help lead the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace," he said. The rest of Trump's speech slammed Iran for its political decisions over the years — namely, its backing of rebel groups like the Houthis in Yemen, who have targeted American — and allied — assets in the Middle East for years. He blamed Iran for sponsoring terrorism and went on a tirade about their alleged "roadside bombs." "For 40 years, Iran has been saying, 'Death to America! Death to Israel!' They have been killing our people — blowing off their arms, blowing off their legs with roadside bombs. That was their specialty," he said. "We lost over a thousand people, and hundreds of thousands throughout the Middle East and around the world have died as a direct result of their hate," he continued. He then issued another chilling threat to Iran: "This cannot continue — there will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. "Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight's was the most difficult of them all, by far, and, perhaps, the most lethal. But if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill. Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes," he said. The attacks were a risky gambit to weaken Tehran, with fears of a broader regional conflict on the horizon. There wasn't any immediate reaction from the Iranian government concerning the strikes, but the country's state-run IRNA news agency confirmed the attack on the Fordow facility early Sunday. IRNA reported that Iran's air defenses were activated during the attack, but there wasn't any further information provided about the damage or the nature of the attack, which was carried out by B-2 bombers from the U.S., which were seen heading to the region over the past day. Israeli officials previously said that the U.S.'s 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs that the country alone carries were the only ones that offered a good enough chance to damage the nuclear facilities in Iran. The bombs are carried by B-2 bombers, which the U.S. sent to the region over the past couple of days. They were seen leaving the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Friday, according to CNN, and then were detected flying over the Pacific Ocean, likely to Guam, on Saturday. Reports indicate that six bunker busters were dropped on Fordow, while the other facilities were destroyed by about 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from American submarines stationed about 400 miles away, according to Fox News' Sean Hannity. Israel's military warned on Saturday that it's ready for a lengthy war with Iran.
