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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
Burwell Museum Cambridge Events Visit Ely
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Project and
Current Status
(350 new homes)
410 Homes now approved
Linden Homes
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Flagship Homes
Train cancellations ongoing after wires damageDisruption on services between Ely and King's Lynn is expected to continue until 10:00 BST.
How lamp-posts could help fix bad phone signalA council is considering technology involving street furniture to improve so-called mobile notspots.
No-confidence vote prompted by car parks rowCouncillors opposing the motion describe it as a "naked and naive attempt" to gain political power.
Police find food worth more than £5,000 in car bootThe food, including chocolates, chorizo, cheese and butter, is believed to be stolen, say police.
'The greatest privilege' - Dad donates organs to sonHarry's dad, Gary, had to lose six stone and follow a strict diet for months to make sure he healthy enough to donate.
New 20mph zones show drivers have slowed downCambridgeshire County Council says early data on new 20mph zones is encouraging.
Why council leader is facing a no-confidence vote Opposition wants to test support for administration following controversial proposals to build new homes on council car parks.
Archive will preserve stories of black US airmenIt tells the stories of 10 men with links to East Anglia's air bases and the United States military.
Cambridge outing for fire brigade musical songsThe musical features five pioneering 19th Century women scientists who studied at Cambridge.
'I was paralysed - now I'm running 5,000km'Esmee Gummer is hosting a 5km run club in every British city and running between each location.
Village church gets money to continue repairsSt Andrew's Church in Wimpole will get £2,000 from South Cambridgeshire District Council.