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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
Events Calendar
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Current Status
Woman attacked by bed bugs during Travelodge stayHannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.
'I was picked last for rugby at school - now I love to play'Matthew Pearson is among the new recruits at a gay rugby team in Cambridge.
Physiotherapist lifts martial arts world titleBecky Sheppard says the win feels "surreal" as she now awaits ankle surgery for an ongoing injury.
East of England news quiz of the week From cows to parrots and Coldplay to Kaiser Chiefs, how many questions can you get right?
Seatbelt covers 'reduce distress' after crashesThe devices are being offered to people who might struggle to communicate with emergency workers.
Man, 32, died after cyst was 'missed' by doctors Adam Cornell was not given emergency treatment after visiting two GPs and being attended to by a paramedic.
Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignationProf Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".
Work set to start on peat road repair trialCambridgeshire's soil-affected roads have a £500m maintenance backlog.
Council defends £1 charge for new public toiletsThe toilets, near the Mathematical Bridge, replaced flood-prone facilities at a cost of nearly £1m.
Luthier turns oak tables into handcrafted violinsAndy Parish says the material makes the instruments resonate "beautifully".