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Access to social media has risks
Sunderland Echo
|March 16, 2026
The online world is now a major part of young people's lives, and while it has incredible benefits, we know it comes with risks too.
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Whether under-16s should have access to social media is a major source of debate in the UK at the moment, and the NSPCC is pleased to hear the Government is asking for people's opinions as part of its public consultation, which launched last week.
This story is from the March 16, 2026 edition of Sunderland Echo.
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