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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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410 Homes
now approved
Linden Homes
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Flagship Homes
E-bike battery in fatal fire had repairs - inquestGemma Germeney, 31, and children Lilly, eight, and Oliver, four, lost their lives in the blaze.
Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF basePolice say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.
Guided busway section closed for 'urgent repairs'Parts of the southern city route will close for almost four days to address structural defects.
A1 closed as police examine 'suspicious vehicle'Police reopen part of the motorway and other roads near Glatton after diversions were put in place.
Motorcyclist, 23, dies in hospital after crashOfficers are appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact them.
What's next for people living near 'dusty' former brickworks?Residents close to the former brickworks are plagued by dust, noise and bad smells, a survey finds.
Council estate redevelopment plans to go aheadPlans to build 134 homes by demolishing most of Ekin Road in Cambridge are approved.
Multimillion-pound boost to improve patient recordsThe cash will give staff "the tools they need to provide the best possible care", an NHS trust says.
Three arrests by police using facial recognitionCambridgeshire Police says three men were arrested during the six-hour operation in the city.
Loss of some rural hospital services 'temporary'NHS bosses say staffing issues have caused the temporary loss of services like endoscopy and breast surgery.
What is next for the Grafton Centre?The first phase of a project transforming the site in Cambridge is expected to be finished in 2029.