Whitehaven is a town and port on the west coast of Cumbria, near the Lake District National Park in England. Historically in Cumberland, it lies by road 38 miles south-west of Carlisle and 45 miles to the north of Barrow-in-Furness. It is the administrative seat of the Borough of Copeland, and has a town council for the parish of Whitehaven. The population of the town was 23,986 at the 2011 census.The town's growth was largely due to the exploitation... Show more of the extensive coal measures by the Lowther family, driving a growing export of coal through the harbour from the 17th century onwards. It was also a major port for trading with the American colonies, and was, after London, the second busiest port of England by tonnage from 1750 to 1772. This prosperity led to the creation of a Georgian planned town in the 18th century which has left an architectural legacy of over 170 listed buildings. Whitehaven...
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, Check Point researchers have discovered an alarming trend involving scammers exploiting community generosity through QR code phishing schemes. The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have wreaked havoc, resulting in 24 fatalities, the destruction of 12,000 structures,...
Financial security is increasingly important as we get older. Unfortunately, scammers are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, and they have older Australians in their sights. This article outlines some common banking scams and provides tips to help you stay safe. Phishing is when...
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