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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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'Miracle' cat comes home after five years missingBindi's owners feared the worst after she disappeared in August 2020 - but she is now back home.
Call for peace will be carol service's key messageThe service will end with the words of an American civil rights activist.
Faith, food and community: Indian Christmas in the UKIndian Christians reflect on celebrating Christmas with Kerala traditions and community spirit.
Work on fire-hit hospital car park to take monthsNCP says repairs to Car Park 1 at Addenbrooke's Hospital could take up to six months.
Community swimming pool to reopen in JanuaryOne of the pool's trustees says people "can't wait to get back into the water".
Boy, 2, dies after broken-down car hit on A1Five other people who were travelling in the car have been taken to hospital, police say.
The Medieval version of 'Yes Day' where kids ruledMedieval Christmas traditions included the election of a boy bishop, says a historian.
New forest city is a rational plan, says architectLondon Olympics architect Steve McAdam says it is "a very good place to locate a population growth".
Former shop's heritage accolade is 'mind-blowing'The building, now a heritage centre, is included in a list of 19 remarkable historic places.
English councils warned against adopting four-day weekLocal Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.
Six charged in connection with 75 burglariesEach defendant is due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court in January.