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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
Events Calendar
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Project and
Current Status
(350 new homes)
410 Homes now approved
Linden Homes
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Flagship Homes
Leader urges drink-drive councillor to resignPeter Reeve says he will not stand down, describing the call as a "cheap political stunt".
Solar farm to power water facility approvedThe plans are approved despite objections about the use of greenfield sites.
Homes plan lacks community facilities, says council Parish council raises concerns over plans for 4,000 homes in South Cambridgeshire
'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and DadThree 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
Cambridgeshire's Make a Difference winners revealedPeople from Cambridgeshire who make an impact in their communities are celebrated at the awards.
'If they're threatening, put them on a lead'Cambridge City Council is updating its rules for dog owners, including where dogs must be on leads.
Girl died after speeding car hit pothole, inquest hears Eden Bunn was a rear seat passenger in a car travelling at about 90mph moments before the crash.
Appeal for adoptive families across CambridgeshireCambridgeshire and Peterborough's adoption service says 35 local children are waiting for homes.
Hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian jailedThe victim's family says he had a "heart made of gold" in tribute to him.
Hope that abandoned deaf dog learns sign languageEddie has probably been deaf since birth but responds to signs and seems to lip-read, staff say.
Services disrupted after freight train breaks downA freight train breaks down in Suffolk affecting services to neighbouring counties.