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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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University city could get tighter controls on HMOsHundreds signed a petition calling for restrictions on houses in multiple occupation in Cambridge.
Zoo welcomes critically endangered tigerBulan's arrival in Cambridgeshire is a "massive, massive milestone", a zookeeper says.
King hails design of Europe's first eco mosqueKing Charles says he is impressed with "all the care and attention" on the building in Cambridge.
Number of thefts falls across county, says report The police and crime commissioner says theft from a person fell by 27% in the year to April.
Man praised for taking on community's gardensA man takes on gardening services for free after seeing a negative online post about someone's plot.
'We danced our way to 70 years of marriage'Victor and Denise Braybrook, who live in Haddenham, mark their platinum anniversary with dancing.
Thick smoke billows from large barn fireSmoke billows from a barn blaze while damage to a water tank in a bin store cuts supplies to homes.
How can I be sure there is a future for me in farming?As Andy Burnham prepares to enter No 10, what do farmers hope to hear from the new prime minister?
Combine harvester causes large farmland blazeCrews from two counties are called to tackle the fire acre blaze.
Free city centre parking decision due on TuesdayParking could be free in four city car parks on weekdays after 15:00, if scheme is approved.
'We got married on 1966 World Cup Final day'Helen says guests "brought their transistor radios" to the reception to see if England won.