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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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fears over loan
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Swimmers chill out to raise money for hospiceProceeds from the Festival of Chill will go to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Charity gives medal to runner after race ran shortSamantha Clarke says she has been given a "one of a kind" medal by an air ambulance charity.
Major hedgerow restoration project begins on farmThe restored hedgerows will boost wildlife and help farm productivity, says the National Trust.
Charity plants 18,154 trees across 18 daysNearly 800 volunteers took part in the project, also creating bug hotels, Vhari Russell says.
East of England news quiz of the week Traitors, Kelly Smith, Sweden and Finland, how many questions can you get right?
Iran war disrupting horseracing industry, say firmsA business says up to 30 horses are stuck at Newmarket waiting to be transported to the Middle East.
Your Voice – on your local BBCTell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
New digital signalling system tested on rail lineMany railway users will have to use rail replacement buses in order to get about on Sunday.
Police force adds 30 more officers to patrolsDarryl Preston says the additional visibility is about providing "reassurance" to the public.
The team giving abandoned bikes a new lease of lifeThe workshop also supports staff in learning new skills and building independence and confidence.
Multiple arrests in county lines drugs crackdownPolice say county lines causes long-lasting harm to vulnerable people, who may be being "cuckooed".