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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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Can a council do five days' work in four?Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out?
What is the problem with peatland roads?Roads built on peat soil are prone to subsidence and need regular repairs, a council says.
Plans to cut number of police forces 'distressing and triggering'The government plans to radically reduce the number of police forces in England and Wales.
Money allocated for £1.5m free car parking trialThe mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough believes it could be a lifeline for struggling shops.
Gigs planned to celebrate independent venuesThe week-long event's organiser says it is very important to "preserve and celebrate" these spaces.
Empty homes plan aims to boost housing stockThere were 1,292 empty homes in the district in September, says a district council report.
Light pollution concerns over campus expansionThe proposed building is part of wider plans to expand the Biomedical Campus, councillors hear.
Bagpipes attract new generation of teenage playersA girl, 16, explains how she "fell in love" with the pipes, while a boy, 14, says he loves the tunes.
Mum awarded £1.4k after children miss key supportA mother suffers "avoidable distress and frustration" over missing Send support, a report says.
East of England news quiz of the week From Will Smith's double to a flock of Parakeets, how many questions can you get right?
Men's mental health walking group on path to expandThe founder of a mental health network's only group in Cambridgeshire is planning more events.