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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
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Conservation funds secured for rare church frescoesThe forgotten frescoes, revealed after a 1979 arson attack, are now in need of more conservation.
Chairman 'proud' to celebrate club's 150 yearsRoyston Town Football Club is believed to date back to October 1875 when the team played in Essex.
East of England news quiz of the week From a lonely dog to Amazon woes, how many questions can you get right?
Saudi student 'died within hour of confrontation'A man accused of murdering a Saudi student in Cambridge was "wound up", a trial is told.
A421 westbound to close to 'strengthen soil'A section between the Black Cat junction and Renhold Interchange is to be closed for three nights.
Village set for new 20mph limit despite objectionsA decision on whether to implement the measures is due to be made on 25 February.
Part of A-road closed after head-on collisionPolice say it is likely to remain closed until the end of the morning and paramedics are on-site.
Bridge to fully reopen after near two-year waitThe local authority says work to fix carriageway cracks will be completed at the end of next week.
Mental health charity says £205k grant is 'pivotal'Sew Positive says the funding will also be used to install specialised sewing machines.
Water tower to be turned into homeIt has been "redundant" for several years and not been maintained properly, its new owners say.
Mum speaks of pothole-swerving on fatal crash roadThe woman says an oncoming lorry swerved into her lane earlier on the day of a fatal crash.