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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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Team GBR skater joins crowds on frozen fen fieldsPeople come from far and wide to try their blades on the shallow, frozen waters.
Railway faces 'tricky' 2026 after quieter ChristmasA heritage line facing financial challenges says it has had fewer passengers over Christmas.
'Men do talk' support group startsThe "men do talk" club aims to offer an informal, non-judgemental space to talk about mental health.
Further city bus strikes a last resort, says unionUnite says talks have broken down again with operator and employer Stagecoach East.
Cyclist dies after town centre crash with carA man, 50, dies two days after the crash while the car driver is assisting with the investigation.
In pictures: Snow in the East amid weather warningSnow, ice and frost early on Monday makes it a chilly return to work and school.
What impact could 2026 council elections have?Four authorities hold elections this year, as the government's shake-up of local councils looms.
Hull & Sheff Utd fixtures among 17 EFL games offHull's game against Watford becomes the latest English Football League fixture on Sunday to be postponed because of freezing conditions.
Bristol Rovers sign De Havilland from PeterboroughMidfielder Ryan De Havilland has joined League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers, from Peterborough United, becoming the club's first signing under Steve Evans.
Maintaining form is Posh's sole focus - WilliamsPeterborough United boss Luke Williams will not allow his side to get carried away despite a six-match unbeaten run including five wins.
Success at village's first festive tractor runPidley hosts its first ever illuminated Christmas tractor run.