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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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Wildfire damages city's first 'tiny forest'A witness says flames came within about 5m of garden fences and roughly doubled in size in 10 minutes.
'Mammal ledges' built beneath new dual carriagewayThe ledges create dry pathways for wildlife to pass underneath the road without entering the water.
Sales of vines up as growers look to make own wineThe cost of living - and demand for home production - are fuelling a rise in the sale of grapevines.
Scaled down folk festival returns after a year outSuzanne Vega, Frank Turner and Richard Thompson are among the start attractions.
Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his workProf Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.
Never too late to return what you took, says universityThe university has a long history of overdue books, forgotten keys and stolen clock hands returned late.
East of England news quiz of the week From robots to runners to red lions, how many questions can you get right?
Man arrested after cyclist seriously hurt in crashA van driver from Cambridge is arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.
Watch: Aftermath of 'deliberate' nature reserve fireFirefighters stand down after spending several days tackling a blaze at a nature reserve.
Bid to expand dog walking site wins approvalThe application for Grange Farm, Wittering, is supported by Peterborough City Council.
Lane closed after spillage of dead pigs from lorryNational Highways says specialist crews are at the scene to clean the spillage.