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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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MP grills Parliament over fish deaths in dykeSteve Barclay asks the government why no-one has been taken to court after about 900 fish died.
Strictly star hails wonderful hospital charityAnton Du Beke is among the people celebrating the charity based at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
New permanent community centre completed in townThe town's mayor says the facility "marks a turning page in the story of Northstowe".
Teens named as fatal river crash search continuesThe families of the missing teen, and of a girl whose body has been found, are devastated.
Driver fed up with potholes takes route to courtRetired construction manager Derek Bennett takes on the local council over "dire" roads.
Plans submitted for new town's first supermarketLidl says 96% of people who took part in an online survey were supportive of the plans.
Your Voice – on your local BBCTell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
'Childbirth left me traumatised, but now I have my life back'Heather says since receiving support she is living "a life I once thought was impossible".
Council and university heat network may cost £121mThe universities of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin are considering connection to a heat pump network.
Young poets sought as Latitude Festival turns 20Six finalists will get the chance to read their work from the festival's Waterfront Stage in July.
Stories of black US airmen in East Anglia exploredBlack USAF hears first-hand stories from people whose lives were impacted by the soldiers.