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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)
I don't have or want a Facebook account so if you have community information 'hidden' on a closed Facebook page and want it to appear on this site please contact me.
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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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Street flooded as storms hit after another hot dayVideo shows water flowing through a town centre and dramatic lightning after a day of intense heat.
Ian Huntley inquest adjourned pending murder caseA coroner says he will have to wait for a criminal case against Huntley's alleged murderer to end.
Up to 350 jobs could go at NHS trust papers showNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust says it is running a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme.
Historic mill's flour recalled over grain concernsThe trust says some grain used at the mill is found to have an "unusual appearance".
Yellow warning of thunderstorms in East of EnglandThe Met Office says up to 3cm (1.2in) of rain could fall in under an hour, with possible disruption.
Temperatures soar above 30C in the East of EnglandIt is a very hot start to the working week in the region after a record-breaking weekend of weather.
Nonagenarian sets oldest wing walk world recordHarry Heasman, 98, is tied to the top of a biplane and raises money for a cancer charity.
Police dogs named in memory of two former officersPD Muzza and PD Murphy are named in honour of Paul Murray and Sgt Dan Murphy.
Then and now: 100 years of the High StreetA century since businesses in Peterborough formed a chamber of commerce, things have changed a lot.
New exhibition opens at cemetery for US militaryIt is unveiled at the Cambridge American Cemetery during events to mark Memorial Day.
Cambridge student sets fidget spinner world recordEngineering student James Goh, 23, uses an aluminium and tungsten gadget he designed himself.