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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
Events Calendar
Burwell Museum Cambridge Events Visit Ely
Local Area Events (Skiddle)
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Project and
Current Status
(350 new homes)
410 Homes now approved
Linden Homes
Web Site
Flagship Homes
Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before deathThe University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.
Video diary shows harsh conditions of peatland wildfireFirefighters from Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade are seen tackling the blaze at Holme Fen Nature Reserve.
Supermarket and GP clinic a step closer in new townLidl granted planning permission whilst an application for a GP surgery and library are submitted.
Rail disruption after incident on trackThe line is blocked between London Kings Cross and Stevenage, LNER says.
Orchestra treats patients to finale showA chamber orchestra signs off its five-week hospital residency with a special concert.
Controversial historic market plans given go aheadPlanning committee votes to approve the application but some stallholders say they fear for future.
School hoped to be built in 2020 delayed againA council said the "unexpected delay" was linked to how the school will be connected to utilities.
Huge cash boost for gardener giving free makeoversA man who set up a crowdfunding page to support his free garden makeovers has now hit £25k
Lion dies after eye procedure revealed illnessSahee quickly won the hearts of his keepers when he first arrived last year, the zoo says.
Cambridge sign Sheff Utd defender Curtis on loanCambridge United sign Sheffield United defender Sam Curtis on a season-long loan.
Peterborough bring in Ashfield and Feeney Peterborough United bring in Aston Villa central defender Josh Feeney on a season-long loan and Harry Ashfield from Wrexham on a permanent basis