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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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Lib Dems sorry after £5 leaflet delivery chargeA resident says they did not think the leaflet from the party's local branch was worth the fee.
Football club receives £982,000 to develop 3G pitchKatie Critchley says the investment will enhance the site for teams and community groups.
East of England news quiz of the week From helium balloons to cute pooches - how many questions can you get right?
Walk in memory of former Cambridge United playerPeople walked from Mildenhall FC, in Suffolk, to Cambridge United in Cambridge on Thursday.
Cathedral dean speaks of light in divided world"It's our prayer that people of all faiths and none can work together for the good of all," he says.
Council using AI to help it detect potholesPothole reports in Cambridgeshire have risen by 300%, the local authority says.
Bunny stuck in pipe rescued in time for EasterThe rabbit is found firmly wedged head first in the pipe but vets in Bedfordshire say he was fine.
Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship finalJudd Trump sweeps to a commanding 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson as he reaches the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.
Lisbie signs new long-term Peterborough dealPeterborough United winger Kyrell Lisbie signs a new contract to run until the summer of 2030.
'Ultimate bragging rights' - sisters ready for Boat Race showdownMia and Lilli Freischem will be in opposing boats in the 80th Women's Boat Race, with the "ultimate bragging rights" at stake.
Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese Grand Prix poleKimi Antonelli takes his second pole position in a row as he beats Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.