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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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Budget must focus on housing, says shelter residentTwo men who have experienced homelessness give their views ahead of the chancellor's budget.
Sex worker and husband jailed over client blackmailLeanne Potter-Williamson and Daniel Williamson wanted to "terrify" their victims, a court hears.
Mayor proposes assigning £1.2m to fund free parkingYet a city council says the measure would require a funding commitment of £3.4m.
Industrial site to be demolished for new buildingsTwo "lab-enabled" buildings, co-working spaces, a shop or cafe and a public garden are among plans.
Prisoner charged with murder of fellow inmateNathaniel Reece, 44, is accused of killing John Mansfield, 63, at Whitemoor Prison, Cambridgeshire.
Sewage leak delays operations at Royal PapworthSome operations are postponed at the Cambridge hospital after the incident in a staff changing room.
Groomer jailed after victim's relative followed carPolice say Philip Thurston, 34, is a "danger to children", and they are pleased he is behind bars.
Funeral company to move after business premises soldRichard Stebbings Funeral Service says it is having to move after its property was bought.
Novelists are worried AI could replace themA Cambridge report says about half of those surveyed think AI could "entirely replace" their work.
'Historic underinvestment' holding back regionA new report presents a snapshot of the region's economy and the challenges still facing it.
Man accused of train stabbings faces more chargesAnthony Williams is charged with two counts of attempted murder along with other alleged offences.