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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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Cars stuck in hospital multi-storey after fireStructural engineers are assessing when it will be safe for crews and vehicle owners to go back in.
Red post box sent to Antarctic - on King's ordersThe King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".
Emergency vehicle for mental health calls launchedThe car is crewed by a team who can treat people at the scene rather than take them to hospital.
Plans to turn stables into three homes approved Objections are raised by a councillor and residents over the environmental impact.
Animals and staff at farm zoo star in NativityGabriel reaches the stars via a telehandler, while Glenn the donkey is the "star of the show".
Stories of WW2 airmen told in new museum galleriesClothing and other personal items belonging to the men are on display for the first time.
East of England news quiz of the week From Elf the movie to romantic gestures, how many questions can you get right?
Cambridge's Smith not taking games for grantedKorey Smith is fine-tuning his training schedule after eight months out with a knee injury but is relishing being back in action.
Weston-super-Mare make history and joy for two Robins - FA Cup round-up BBC Sport reflects on the key talking points from the FA Cup second round results as non-league Weston-super-Mare go through.
When Frankenstein moves inHollywood stars have been at Burghley House near Peterborough to film Frankenstein.
What was the hottest Christmas toy of the 1920's?An exhibition in Cambridge is taking a look at Christmas 100 years ago.