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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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Sinkhole repairs delayed by unknown water sourceCambridgeshire County Council says it has paused work until the issue is resolved.
Scientists sail to Greenland to study melting ice sheetsA Cambridge scientist is leading the pioneering study into the impact of melting glaciers on our oceans.
City's indoor public pool could close for major workJack Hunt Swimming Pool could be shut for nearly six months next year for a £3.8m project.
Planning delay an embarrassment says councilPlans are on hold for a demolished building after delays.
Train crash driver died from traumatic injuriesAn inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.
Rapist ex-mayor to be deported after losing appealAigars Balsevics is serving a jail sentence for raping a woman twice at her residence in 2021.
Why did one water company not impose a hosepipe ban?Three water companies are enforcing hosepipe bans on customers - but one is not.
New homes will engulf villages, say campaignersThe Grange Farm development is hoped to be a "thriving and sustainable new settlement", plans state.
'I recorded early Stones demos, but no-one was interested'As the group releases their latest album, a studio engineer recalls The Rolling Stones' 1963 demos.
Pianist who lost most of her hands plays in TV showGrace Matthews, 19, performs in The Piano, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
Repairs to start on car-sized sinkholeThe road in Cambridge is partially closed after the hole appeared three weeks ago.