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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
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Tiger Pass scheme could be extended until 2027The young people's bus pass will be discussed by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
MoD to unify all intelligence units under single commandThe overhaul comes as the minister for armed forces warns "the shadow of war is knocking on Europe's door".
Road was not gritted before crashes, says councilCambridgeshire County Council says it is taking the failure seriously as contractor apologises.
Watch: Speedy pineapple chopper claims world recordA fruit factory worker claims the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to peel and slice a pineapple.
Five deny football club fraud allegationsThe men appear in court relating to the redevelopment of Northampton Town's stadium.
Boaters relieved that river lock is reopeningThe Baits Bite lock in Milton is expected to reopen on 19 December after it was stabilised.
Tory councillor's care firm appeals against CQCLeedo George is a director of a healthcare company which was rated as inadequate earlier this year.
Cambridge University vet school could closeA spokesperson for the university says the final decision will be made in January.
Royal Papworth Hospital wins £2m for cutting waitsThe specialist hospital in Cambridgeshire reduces the numbers waiting 18 weeks for treatment.
Watch: Horse injured as it tries to escape dogA dog chases a 20-year-old ex-racehorse across a field forcing it to jump over a gate to escape.
Councils phasing in food waste collections in 2026Weekly food waste collections are due to begin in Cambridge and south Cambridgeshire.