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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
Events Calendar
Burwell Museum Cambridge Events Visit Ely
Local Area Events (Skiddle)
Dan's Challenge
T4
Burwell <=> Addenbrookes
T4 Timetable
T5
Cambridge <=> Burwell <=> Soham Train Station
T5 Timetable
T4 and T5
Replace No.11
All Tiger Bus Routes
Soham To Ely Trains
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(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
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Council plays down
fears over loan
Teenager killed after car crashes into housePolice say there were three men in the car when it crashed into the home in the early hours.
Crash between lorry and motorbike closes A10Drivers are being asked to find alternative routes after a crash involving a lorry and motorbike.
Police force recruits 30 extra community officersThe force says 10 of the new recruits will patrol Peterborough to help make communities feel safer.
Signs of progress at trust despite CQC downgradeThe Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust goes from good, to requires improvement.
Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mysteryBBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.
Four-day week made permanent at council after voteSouth Cambridgeshire Council votes to make four-day work week with full pay a permanent policy.
Motorway closed for hours after lorry fireThe motorway reopens after a fire and removal of a crane, National Highways says.
Last bingo hall draws in new generation of playersLucy Lonnen says she came to play bingo on impulse with friends and loved the experience of the game.
Keep dogs on leads at nature reserves, says trustMatt Jackson says incidents including a sheep being attacked has caused distress to staff.
Vote to take place on continuing £1 youth bus faresThere are plans for the popular Tiger Pass scheme to continue until April.
Key bus routes can stay by cutting others - mayorA proposal will be put to the combined authority on Tuesday, the mayor says.