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For everyone and especially parents the following guide provides useful advice on:
Mobile phones and apps
Streaming content and smart TVs
Gaming consoles and online games
Social media
Cyberbullying
Privacy and information security
Viewing inappropriate content online
Online predators
Version 1: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet Version 2: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
See also these guides from www.antivirusguide.com
Internet Safety for Kids: The Definitive Guide [2022] The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids [2022] The Definitive Guide to Parental Control [2022]
Postal Code: CB25 (Changed 2006-2007 from CB5)
STD CODE: 01638
Latitude: 52:16:26N (52.274)
Longitude: 0:19:43E (0.3287)
GeoNames: 2654195
Events Calendar
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Project and
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410 Homes now approved
Linden Homes
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Flagship Homes
Train announcements too loud, say neighboursResidents say the loud announcements are spoiling the tranquillity of their gardens and allotments.
I'd swell up once a week - now my life has changedJack Cope has hereditary angioedema and is on a new trial at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
In pictures: Scale of devastation after Holme Fen fireFire crews are due to remain at the site, near Peterborough, until at least mid-September.
CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cutCustomers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisionsHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
Lion recovering 'well' following eye operation"The only difficulty was doing it on a lion, and not your regular moggy," says a vet.
I fix cars for a living and put out fires in my spare timeTyrell Cambridge, from Peterborough, is a volunteer firefighter in his spare time.
Amateur historian explores county's forgotten fortsStephen Mudie shares on social media the story of three forts that were built in the 1600s.
Top honour for radiographer after more than 30 yearsRachel Nolan is made President of the Society and College of Radiographers.
Crews to remain at Holme Fen fire until SeptemberAbout half of the nature reserve, near Peterborough, has been affected.
Why will 425 new flats only have 22 car parking spaces?The build-to-rent housing development is to be constructed on the outskirts of Cambridge.