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BBC News
16-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans for thousands of homes in Rochford district 'insane'
An MP has said a leaked version of a council's local plan is "insane" and "cannot possibly be allowed to continue".Mark Francois said Rochford District Council's report, which is due to be made public in weeks, plans for 17,000 new homes in the authority said government policy required it to build "at least 689 new homes per year every year" and it was considering the "feasibility" of the numbers government has said it is committed to delivering 1.5 million new homes this Parliament. The BBC has seen part of the council's 'Local plan workshop: progress update' report of 22 April lists dozens of sites for new homes up to 2040 and beyond in the would be 1500 homes to the north of Southend as part of a new town development with 3500 built after report includes 24 locations in Rayleigh for 3,679 new homes to be built. The largest sites would be 730 homes at Wolsey Park and 600 at Lubards would be 1500 homes at Dollyman's Farm in Rawreth with a further 500 to be built after 2040. Hullbridge could have 1000 new homes built over the next decade, as could Great Wakering with 820 homes being considered at Tithe Park off Poynters Lane. "This draft plan, a copy of which I have now seen, is utterly unacceptable," said Rayleigh and Wickford Conservative MP Francois."With our local roads already maxed out, and hospitals full to bursting there is absolutely no way on earth our semi-rural district could possibly accommodate 17,000 new houses, including a new town on the Rochford-Southend border." Targets 'more than double' Rochford Council, which is Lib Dem-controlled, said: "Options are currently being tested for their impacts on the environment, transport network and other facilities and this evidence will be presented to councillors who will make a decision on the draft local plan in due course."The council did not comment on whether 17,000 new homes were being planned for the district. Local authorities are legally obliged to have a local plan for new housing and current local plan for Rochford dates back to 2011 and includes plans for 250 new homes a year in the government has reintroduced mandatory housing targets for local authorities and it has more than doubled for Rochford compared to its target a decade areas like Southend and Basildon need to build around 1,000 new homes every council said there would be two rounds of public consultation on new housing plans before they go to government to be approved. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Science quiz: Mars is more than just the red planet
Science quiz: Mars is more than just the red planet Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /6 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | Name this NASA mission (shown on the picture) that definitively recorded the first quakes on Mars as well as, recently, that found seismic waves slow down in a layer 5.4 km below Mars's surface. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : InSight SHOW ANSWER 2 / 6 | The earth has blue skies during the day and red-orange sunsets whereas Mars has red-orange skies during the day and blue sunsets. This is because Rayleigh scattering dominates on the earth whereas X dominates on Mars. Name X. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Mie scattering SHOW ANSWER 3 / 6 | Mars doesn't have a global magnetic field today but scientists believe it did in the past. The evidence is in the form of the imprint of an ancient magnetic field recorded in _______ __________ available to study on the earth, such as ALH84001. Fill in the blanks. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Martian meteorites SHOW ANSWER 4 / 6 | Because Mars has no water on its surface, it has no ___ _____. Scientists adjusted by adopting an imaginary surface called the areoid as the reference surface on the planet. Fill in the blanks. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Sea level SHOW ANSWER 5 / 6 | One of the features of the areoid (from Q3) is that the atmospheric pressure at this surface is only 610.5 pascal, which allows water to exist in its ______ _____: i.e. when its solid, liquid, and gas phases can coexist (depending on temperature). Fill in the blanks. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Triple point SHOW ANSWER
Business Mayor
05-05-2025
- Science
- Business Mayor
May's full 'Flower Moon' will be a micromoon. Here's how to watch it rise.
On Monday (May 12), May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will appear in the east during dusk, will shine all night, and will set in the west as dawn appears. The moon will also appear bright and full on Sunday (May 11) and Tuesday (May 13). However, the next full moon may look a tiny bit smaller than average. That's because it will be a 'micromoon,' the opposite of a 'supermoon.' The technical term for a 'micromoon' is an apogee full moon. Related: Full moons of 2025: When is the next full moon? An apogee full moon occurs because our planet's satellite orbits Earth along a slightly elliptical path, creating points when the moon is either closest to Earth ( perigee ) or farthest ( apogee ). The latter point this month almost coincides with a full moon. On Monday, our natural satellite will be 251,828 miles (405,278 kilometers) away instead of the average 238,855 miles (384,400 km), according to AstroPixels . The moon will officially be 100% full at 12:56 p.m. EDT, when the sun is still bright overheard, but will be best observed during dusk later that day. To best view our celestial companion, check the moonrise and moonset times for your location and be in a place with a low view of the eastern horizon. The full moon will appear large on the horizon thanks to the moon illusion — a trick of visual perception that scientists don't fully understand. As the moon rises or falls, it will also look orange because of Rayleigh scattering . Related: Best binoculars for stargazing May's full moon, named for the flowers that bloom in spring, has plenty of other names. The Anishinaabe, or Ojibwe, of the Great Lakes region call it the Sucker Moon, according to the Center for Native American Studies . Meanwhile, the Anglo-Saxon name, the Milk Moon, comes from the fact that people tend to milk cows three times a day in May, according to . Other names include Mothers' Moon, Bright Moon, Hare Moon and Grass Moon. The next full moon will be the Strawberry Moon, which appears on Wednesday, June 11, though it will be best seen as it rises during dusk on Tuesday, July 10. It will be the final full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring just 11 days before the summer solstice on Saturday, June 21. Moon quiz: What do you know about our nearest celestial neighbor?
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
May's full 'Flower Moon' will be a micromoon. Here's how to watch it rise.
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Monday (May 12), May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will appear in the east during dusk, will shine all night, and will set in the west as dawn appears. The moon will also appear bright and full on Sunday (May 11) and Tuesday (May 13). However, the next full moon may look a tiny bit smaller than average. That's because it will be a "micromoon," the opposite of a "supermoon." The technical term for a "micromoon" is an apogee full moon. Related: Full moons of 2025: When is the next full moon? An apogee full moon occurs because our planet's satellite orbits Earth along a slightly elliptical path, creating points when the moon is either closest to Earth (perigee) or farthest (apogee). The latter point this month almost coincides with a full moon. On Monday, our natural satellite will be 251,828 miles (405,278 kilometers) away instead of the average 238,855 miles (384,400 km), according to AstroPixels. The moon will officially be 100% full at 12:56 p.m. EDT, when the sun is still bright overheard, but will be best observed during dusk later that day. To best view our celestial companion, check the moonrise and moonset times for your location and be in a place with a low view of the eastern horizon. The full moon will appear large on the horizon thanks to the moon illusion — a trick of visual perception that scientists don't fully understand. As the moon rises or falls, it will also look orange because of Rayleigh scattering. Related: Best binoculars for stargazing May's full moon, named for the flowers that bloom in spring, has plenty of other names. The Anishinaabe, or Ojibwe, of the Great Lakes region call it the Sucker Moon, according to the Center for Native American Studies. RELATED STORIES —The 10 best stargazing events of 2025 —Best telescopes 2025: Observe galaxies, nebulas and planets —'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse: Stunning photos of our celestial neighbor turning red over the Americas Meanwhile, the Anglo-Saxon name, the Milk Moon, comes from the fact that people tend to milk cows three times a day in May, according to Other names include Mothers' Moon, Bright Moon, Hare Moon and Grass Moon. The next full moon will be the Strawberry Moon, which appears on Wednesday, June 11, though it will be best seen as it rises during dusk on Tuesday, July 10. It will be the final full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring just 11 days before the summer solstice on Saturday, June 21.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scopper Gaban vs Rayleigh: Who is stronger in One Piece?
Scopper Gaban has finally stepped back into the spotlight in One Piece , and fans cannot stop talking about it. Known as one of the Pirate King's most trusted crewmates, Gaban's return during the Elbaf Arc has sparked a huge debate: is he stronger than Silvers Rayleigh ? Both legends were key members of the Roger Pirates, and both are still alive today. But new hints from the story suggest Gaban might have a lot more power than fans ever guessed. Scopper Gaban strength revealed in Elbaf arc Scopper Gaban has shown serious power in the latest One Piece chapters. Even though he is older now, he easily lifted a giant-sized key and smashed through a castle tower like it was nothing. Gaban fights without a Devil Fruit, relying only on his body and Haki skills. He has a strong Observation Haki, able to sense the God's Knights even when they try to hide their presence. His Armament Haki also looks powerful, and while it's not confirmed yet, many fans believe he also has Conqueror's Haki, just like Rayleigh. Rayleigh's strength is already well known. During the Sabaody Archipelago arc, Rayleigh fought Admiral Kizaru, one of the Navy's strongest fighters, and held him off without breaking a sweat. Rayleigh can use all three types of Haki perfectly, even in his old age. Still, the manga hints that Gaban and Rayleigh are equals. Gaban was called the "left hand" of Roger, while Rayleigh was the "right hand." Just like Zoro and Sanji are called the "wings" of Luffy, Gaban and Rayleigh seem to be two sides of the same coin. One is not weaker than the other. Scopper Gaban will face god's knights in Elbaf The Elbaf Arc is heating up fast. The God's Knights are attacking Elbaf and trying to kidnap the island's children. They are some of the strongest warriors serving the Celestial Dragons, and until now, nobody could stop them. But Scopper Gaban is about to change that. Gaban has promised to stop the God's Knights and save the kids. He looks confident and ready for battle. In the next few chapters, fans will finally see Gaban unleash his full power. With his battle experience and sharp mind, Gaban could even find the weakness of the God's Knights, giving the Straw Hat Pirates the chance to strike back and protect Elbaf. For now, it is clear: whether Gaban or Rayleigh is stronger does not matter much. Both are true legends, and Gaban is just getting started in One Piece's final saga.
