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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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Cost of tackling huge summer wildfire revealedFirefighters were at the major incident at Holme Fen for 31 days.
'I didn't know I needed the air ambulance until it saved me'An equestrian rider who broke her back in a fall says her life could have turned out differently without the charity.
Is Cambridge on track to become the busway capital?Cambridge is home to the UK's first and world's longest guided busway - but there could be siblings in future.
'First' UK women's amputee football matches take place Matches between Cambridge and Poland are said to be the first of their kind in the UK.
New lease of life for depleted farmlandIt is hoped the project will provide a "lifeline" to declining species.
Unpaid carer was 'terrified' at new responsibilityJohn Maxwell says he feels a huge sense of responsibility since becoming his wife's unpaid carer.
Disappointment as A10 removed from upgrade listThe dualling of the road from Cambridge to Ely is taken off a government list of possible upgrades.
Give your views on new hospital as plans go on showPeople can view the latest designs and proposals for the new hospital, including a scale model.
Vehicle thefts now increasingly complex, say policeThe force says it is working with regional and national partners to tackle vehicle thefts.
Meeting told park & ride will not replace other siteMore than 2,000 parking spaces are planned on the outskirts of Cambridge to help ease growth.
Flat racing's 'Billy the Kid' wants more than just titleBBC Sport speaks to Billy Loughnane, the prodigy nicknamed 'Billy the Kid' who is set to be named champion jockey on Saturday and targeting a record.