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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)
I don't have or want a Facebook account so if you have community information 'hidden' on a closed Facebook page and want it to appear on this site please contact me.
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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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Life sentence for man who killed 23-year-old womanJon Ismaili is told he will serve at least 17 years in prison for the murder of Catalina Birlea.
Hospital unveils memorial for baby loss familiesThe tribute was inspired by midwife Afton Cope, who lost her son Charlie in 2023.
Force welcomes new volunteer police officersThe five new officers will be based across the county, police say.
Family donates £515k to uni in memory of graduateAnglia Ruskin University says funding has allowed it to establish a number of initiatives.
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawerThe fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Multi-million pound railway station opensPassengers can travel to London, Stansted Airport and to international rail services via St Pancras.
Two arrested after stabbing at large rave in fieldCambridgeshire Police says a man in his 20s is taken to hospital with serious injuries.
How might 'King of the North' Burnham treat the East?Andy Burnham has criticised a north and south inequality – but what about the East of England?
Taxi driver pens novel inspired by passengerCenk Sözen picked up a German student after a bomb scare in Cambridge which inspired his book.
East of England news quiz of the week From crazy cart racing to an archaeological surprise, how many questions can you get right?
Plaque awarded for pioneering computer creationThe machine created in 1949 was the forerunner of most of today's general-purpose computers.