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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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410 Homes now approved
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What is a busway and why is one being built through greenbelt?Everything you need to know about the Cambourne to Cambridge busway
We turned a VW Beetle into a Hot Wheels carRay Ramsay's car is the winner of a national design competition.
Unanswered questions after hundreds of patients harmedKuldeep Stohr was suspended amid concerns about surgeries "below the expected standard".
'My genius great uncle designed the most beautiful aircraft ever built'A large number of Spitfires take to the skies as part of a special flying event.
Make a Difference Awards finalists revealedAll the nominees are named for this year's awards, which honour community heroes.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by bus on A14Police say a pedestrian died at the scene of the crash, which closed the road for several hours.
'This doesn't happen to us' - mum on child's cancerThe mum of Nina, five, tells how her daughter is now undergoing a new treatment for leukaemia.
How a BBC strike exterminated Doctor Who adventureMarcus Hearn recalls the stories his father told him about the filming of episodes in Cambridge.
How pausing plans to merge councils affects CambridgeshirePlans to shake up councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been put on hold by the government.
Toy tractors on sale to make room for more itemsMore than 500 John Deere toy tractors are going under the hammer next month.
New Madrid circuit very high risk, says RussellGeorge Russell says the new Madrid circuit is "very high risk" after Arvid Lindblad crashes in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.