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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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Museum gets £250k for Bronze Age projectThe two-year initiative will explore the discoveries made at Must Farm in Whittlesey.
Orchard under threat after apple throwing reportsThe orchard's future is uncertain due to falling volunteer numbers and anti-social behaviour.
Penalties for dangerous driving at park and ridePeople are complaining of drivers performing burnouts and playing loud music.
Train-attack accused linked to other knife incidentsPolice say the stabbings of 10 people are being linked with an attack on a 14-year-old boy.
Police launch internal review into knife incidentsThe action comes after the police and crime commissioner called for a "thorough investigation".
Train hero who saved passengers during attack namedThe family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are "immensely proud" and he has "always been a hero".
Bus drivers consider striking over pay dealThe Unite union rejects a pay deal as it says it "does not reflect the rising cost of living".
Couple took in six passengers after train attackJan Sears says the passengers were told to run as fast and as far away as they could from the station.
Future of SOS Bus at risk if £5k not foundThe service says it needs the cash for supplies, repairs and insurance on the bus.
Petition over hospice cuts taken to governmentDr Rick Nelms, 67, says support from the hospice has been "life-changing" and "life-enabling".
'Do you want to die?' - Train attack victim describes confrontation with alleged attackerStephen Crean was among those injured in a knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening.