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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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Hundreds of hospital's orthopaedic patients 'harmed'An Addenbrooke's Hospital surgeon was suspended last year amid concerns over surgeries.
Bat tunnel built under new dual carriagewayNational Highways says the bat tunnel will help wild animals "safely navigate" a dual carriageway.
Plans for major overhaul of councils haltedProposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
Letter of the law: X mistaken for K in parking mix-upStephen Cheeseman says he "panicked" when the first of six parking charges came through.
Boy band star swaps stage for racecourseJJ Hamblett is taking part in a charity horse race at Doncaster Racecourse on 11 September.
I drank rainwater laced with sticklebacks as a Fenland childNinety-six year old Don Bradshaw recalls his childhood working on his family's farm in Fenland.
Alpine's Gasly beats Russell to stunning Monza poleAlpine driver Pierre Gasly takes a stunning pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes' George Russell.
Cambridge sign Sheff Utd defender Curtis on loanCambridge United sign Sheffield United defender Sam Curtis on a season-long loan.
Peterborough bring in Ashfield and Feeney Peterborough United bring in Aston Villa central defender Josh Feeney on a season-long loan and Harry Ashfield from Wrexham on a permanent basis
Need To Know CambridgeshirePlans for a multi-million pound Cambridge Market redevelopment have been approved.