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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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Pub group for strangers marks 1,000th meet-upEvents are held in Essex and Peterborough and as far away as the United Arab Emirates and Colombia.
UK could run out of air-con units, engineer saysAn air conditioning engineer describes this summer as a "turning point" for the industry.
Burnham's plan could give us Team East - mayorPaul Bristow says the East region is currently underfunded and could benefit from a fresh start.
Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attackHis parents say there is "uncertainty" about movement and feeling in his arms, wrists and hands.
Can you go to jail for flying a flag during the World Cup?What flags can you fly in public and outside your home, and what happens if you break the rules?
Mum's quad bike warning after son's holiday crashAlfie, 18, suffers fractured vertebrae, broken ribs and ruptured spleen after the accident in Zante.
East of England news quiz of the week From animals invading towns to a superstar surprise, how many questions can you get right?
Cambridge railway wire damage causes train delaysNetwork Rail says major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Carnival searches for former princes and princessesDoddington Village Sports and Carnival will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday.
Heat puts ambulance service on highest alert levelEast of England Ambulance Service urges people to only call 999 in a life-threatening situation.
People urged to have a say on new 20mph zones planSpeed limits could be introduced on 18 roads to improve safety, a council says.