The Isle of Wight is a ceremonial county and the largest and second-most populous island in England. It is in the English Channel, between two and five miles off the coast of Hampshire, separated by the Solent. The island has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times, and is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland and chines. The island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.... Show more The island has been home to the poets Algernon Charles Swinburne and Alfred, Lord Tennyson and to Queen Victoria, who built her much-loved summer residence and final home Osborne House at East Cowes. It has a maritime and industrial tradition including boat-building, sail-making, the manufacture of flying boats, hovercraft, and Britain's space rockets. The island hosts annual music festivals including the Isle of Wight Festival, which in 1970 was...
Welcome to International Fraud Awareness Week: Day Two focusing on fake SMS WhatsApp messaging – referred to as the ‘Dear Mum/Dad Scam.’ This scam involves fraudsters posing as family members to manipulate victims into transferring money. Parents are targeted by criminals pretending to be one of their...
Let’s make this holiday joyful and secure! With the holiday season just around the corner, the air is filled with excitement as twinkling lights and festive gatherings come to life. Yet, amidst the joy and cheer, there’s a shadowy element to be aware of—scammers are on the prowl, eager to...
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