Not 100% sure but seem to remember it may be something to do with the old technology not being able to cope with more than 6-digit OS references. Or summat. :)

I don't think it's a big concern for the Eds as it's probably just us 3 that use it nowadays! My cranky old PC at home can't deal with Google Earth, the poor thing...

I just use the inline maps now! Unless I'm at work. When I erm... Don't look at this site at all honest guv cos I'm working innit? ;)

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