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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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Village post office reopens after two break-insOwner Anil Sundavadra says the backing of villagers gives him "the strength to fight".
Council issues 900 parking fines in one monthA district council issues hundreds of penalties after taking on responsibility for parking enforcement.
Machines that pay users to recycle adopted by cityA reverse vending machine is introduced in Cambridge a year after a trial began in Suffolk.
Officers spot tumble dryer on fire outside houseThe incident "could have ended in tragedy" had it not been spotted by neighbourhood officers, police say.
'I watched my stolen phone head to London, Dubai and China'One officer said pickpockets fly in from abroad and fly out once they've amassed a haul of phones.
Is 'Fergie time' really over at Peterborough ?Darren Ferguson is the most successful manager in Peterborough United's history - so will his fourth spell in charge be his last?
Car parking charges using motorists as a 'cash cow'As councils' parking fees are criticised, they respond by saying it goes on road safety and public transport.
Man's mission to find owner of WW2 RAF notebookMike Richardson hopes to reunite the wartime notebook with its owner or his family, he says.
Financial help take-up rises after council campaignIt has helped hundreds of people find out they are eligible for extra support with bills.
Lost Dali artwork found in house clearance is soldThe piece, bought by an art dealer for £150, sells at auction for tens of thousands of pounds.
Barnet beat U's in EFL TrophyDavid McGoldrick hits a hat-trick for Barnsley as they beat Manchester United U21s in the Vertu Trophy, while Stevenage and Barnet also win.