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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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Main road blocked in both directions after crash There are delays for drivers in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Rare Bronze Age log boats displayed for first timeThe boats "represent an extraordinary window into our prehistoric past," says Historic England.
Council reviews £36m deal at waste centreThe facility to process general waste at Waterbeach no longer meets environmental standards.
Watch: Sex offender crashes car in police pursuitThe 26-year-old is caught speeding by police and then flipping his car on the day he was due in court.
Sex offender who crashed after police chase jailedA detective says Luke Jarrett "clearly did not want to face justice for these crimes".
Smoke from pallet fire billows over Fenland townFire spreads from pallets to a barn and 12 crews from surrounding counties are called to tackle it.
Fire-hit burger shed reopens after 'fantastic' helpThe owners say they are overwhelmed by the response of loyal customers and local businesses.
Met Office issues warnings for heavy rain"Heavy and prolonged" rain is expected to hit the East of England on Friday, with flooding expected.
Homecoming gymnast says gold win 'means the world'Jake Jarman says he is hoping to inspire the next generation of gymnasts after his victory.
Councillor's 'evil' remark appalling, says StarmerThe prime minister calls Reform UK leader Nigel Farage "spineless" for not addressing the comment.
Illegal goods worth £280k netted in city shop raidsOfficers visited 36 businesses across Peterborough and Whittlesey during the operation, say police.