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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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The big projects set to modernise the county in 2026New railway stations and city centre redevelopments are on the cards for Cambridge and Peterborough.
Seven shops given closure orders over vapes A police anti-money laundering operation sees shops closed for selling illicit vapes and tobacco.
'It's important children see themselves in books'An exhibition shows how black people are represented in British children's literature.
'Much loved' mum killed in bus crashA man in his 40s who was injured in the crash remains in hospital.
Bobby Seagull appointed MBE for libraries workThe 41-year-old is currently completing his doctorate at the University of Cambridge.
Waste food hamper hero recognised by the KingLianne Simpson, who provides food hampers to those in need, is appointed MBE.
Top historians attend Katharine of Aragon festivalEight experts will share their ground-breaking research at an event to mark the Tudor queen's life.
Chief Guide made OBE in King's New Year HonoursTracy Foster will be Chief Guide until 2028 and has been part of Girlguiding since becoming Brownie.
'I was a slave girl but now I can say I'm an MBE' A woman who helps FGM survivors says learning of the honour is helping her to heal.
Why are young people leaving to work abroad?Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
Sonic boom like an 'explosion', police logs showPolice and the Ministry of Defence release further details after RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled.