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This site has been run and funded by a Burwell resident since it was established back in 1999. It is not for profit but hopes to provide a platform to promote the village and provide information to residents. The more information and contributions received, the better. (Apologies for the rough edges but time is limited)
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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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Mum says alarm likely saved her life in house fireEmma Parker was upstairs in her home with her 15-year-old son and cat when the fire began below.
Domestic abuse services to expand across countyFace-to-face support is available across all six county districts following a £300,000 grant.
Infamous farm of Tony Martin set to become homesFive barns at the farm once owned by the convicted killer might be transformed into homes.
Over 12,000 people visit Thriplow Daffodil WeekendOrganisers say it took more than 400 volunteers to get the event running over the weekend.
Car recovered following fatal river crashCambridgeshire Police says "no further people" were located within a blue Volkswagen Polo on Sunday.
Your Voice – on your local BBCTell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
Last surviving parent of Chinook crash victims diesNicola Rawcliffe says her father John Dockerty died "while still fighting for answers".
Police find stolen goods in seized uninsured carItems including coffee and cleaning products, valued at nearly £1,700, were discovered in the boot.
Fire recruits hike for watch commander with cancerNine new firefighters walked 18 miles (29km) carrying a dummy on a stretcher to raise money.
Bucket list for terminally ill retired police dogBane's family is told he has just weeks to live, having collapsed at home.
Kouassi setback but Morrison boost for CambridgeKouassi's return from injury has been delayed, but Michael Morrison is back in full training.