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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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Bid to tackle park and ride anti-social behaviourIncidents have included car meets, noise from vehicles and dangerous driving, the councils say.
East of England news quiz of the week From recycling to fly-tipping: we hope you have a 'wheelie' good time guessing the right answers.
Who is Soham killer Ian Huntley?Huntley, who killed two 10-year-old girls in Soham in 2002, is in hospital after an attack in prison.
Council wants to go ahead with new special schoolsThe government had offered the local authority a settlement as an alternative to the schools.
Inmates get extra jail time after violent mutinyEight prisoners were involved in the mutiny which involved weapons and barricades.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley in serious condition after makeshift weapon attackHuntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands.
Data tool to spot families due financial supportHouseholds entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.
Ex-brickworks extension recommended for approvalCambridgeshire County Council Planning Committee will make a decision on 4 March.
Possible oil spill into river 'came from layby'The Environment Agency says "no significant environmental impacts were identified" after the spill.
Uncertainty remains over university's vet teachingThere are worries that the decision to keep veterinary teaching in place is not a "final pardon".