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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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Burwell Museum Cambridge Events Visit Ely
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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
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Work to start on England's 'first Cycle Street'It aims to make one of the city's busiest routes safer by giving cyclists priority over motorists.
Former shoe shop to become bar despite concernsOne objector says Bridge Street is "not the right place for a new bar".
Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest iceStudying samples from the ice sheet gives an environmental record of over a million years.
Bodybuilder's comeback hits YouTube milestoneOne million followers are watching the father of three's fitness journey mixed with family life.
'Romance scam' warning after widow loses £500kPolice say it is almost impossible to trace and track the fraudsters who target vulnerable people.
Hospice boss devastated by £800k fund reductionThe cuts mean there will be fewer inpatient beds for people in need of end-of-life care, says boss.
Cycle challenge to help vandal-hit football clubA coach is due to cycle for 12 hours straight to raise money after its youth pitches were torn up.
Blanket busway speed reduction after deathsNew speed limits are to be introduced after three deaths a fine of £6m for a council.
Aerospace firm's future base now uncertainMarshall Group's proposed move from Cambridge to Cranfield is deemed "no longer affordable".
Men jailed for robbery at family antiques shopPolice say it was a "shocking and violent attack" on a mother and daughter at their family business.
Police seize dozens of electric vehicles from cityCambridgeshire Police says 35 vehicles were taken, including eight delivery e-bikes.