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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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Your Voice – on your local BBCTell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
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Hindu temple raises £50,000 to fight site's saleOne of the temple's fundraisers says the public response has left worshippers "blown away".
Death of boy after surgery is referred to coronerNine-year-old Jack Moate died in 2015, weeks after an operation carried out by a now-suspended surgeon.
Male driver died after crash at level crossingThe incident is not being treated as suspicious and there was no-one else in the car, police say.