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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]
Children under the age of 13 should not submit any personal information without the written consent of their parents or legal guardian. If you are a child under 13 and want to submit personal information please ask your parent or legal guardian to send an email to webmail AT burwell.co.uk specifying that they consent to us collecting your personal information through this Website.
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]
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Location information
Location: Burwell, Cambridgeshire, England
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
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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Controlling Weeds
Burwell, one of only 7 out of 243 Cambridgehsire parishes who have chosen to opt out of the council weed treatment programme. Controlling weeds
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Burwell, one of only 7 out of 243 Cambridgehsire parishes who have chosen to opt out of the council weed treatment programme. Controlling weeds
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UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
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'No facilities available to prevent death' - coronerA coroner highlights a shortage of "available placements" after the death of Declan Morrison, who had complex needs.
Region's least affordable places to rent revealedA letting agent says he is receiving 30 to 40 inquiries within hours of listing a property.
Museum celebrates 'oddness' in exhibitionWisbech and Fenland Museum displays a different curiosity for each of the 189 years it has been open.
NHS marks couple's 45 years of service togetherSandy Ellington says she's "still loving every minute" at the hospital trust.
Escaped macaws found safe and returned to zooLily and Margot are traced to a field 60 miles away in Cambridgeshire, a week after flying off.
Weekend closures planned for busy A-roadIt will be shut for the first two weekends in November so steel beams can be put up at a new bridge.
Family hair-loom: Ancestors' lost locks rediscoveredThree perfectly-preserved pig tails and a pony tail, dating from Victorian times, are found in a paper bag.
Landmark hotel closed since Covid set to become flatsPlans to turn a disused hotel near Wisbech into flats are set to be approved by a council.
Cambridge United co-owners increase stake in club Cambridge United co-owners Paul Barry and Mark Green buy the 10% stake of Adam Webb, who is now majority shareholder at St Johnstone.
Woman's solo Europe to South America row under wayZara Lachlan expects to dodge orcas as she hopes to become the first woman to do the solo row.
Dad's bucket list idea to become university porterCambridge University says Mr Allen will "forever be an honorary member of the porters' lodge".