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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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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.
Police track hare coursing suspects through fieldsFour men lead police officers responding to reports of hare coursing on a chase.
Third man jailed after family antiques shop robbedA mother and daughter were assaulted during the raid, which led to the closure of the business.
East of England news quiz of the week From a singer's costume woes to keeping chimpanzees happy, how many questions can you get right?
New primary school plans to meet local demandSaltbrook Primary Academy is being designed for families moving into new housing developments.
Concerns about who will benefit from £400m growthPoliticians and party members question whether investment in Cambridge will bring benefits to all.
Busway through orchard will ruin trees, says ownerAn inquiry is ongoing into plans for the £200m project that will cut through an old orchard.
Charity farm launches fundraising bid to expandHope Farm is hoping to raise £30,000 to expand so that it can support more people, say its organisers.
PM 'implores' school trust to install field rampSir Keir Starmer urges the school trust to "match the positivity and the courage" of Millie, 12.
Homes lose power as Storm Benjamin passes regionThere are power cuts and disrupted rail services as Storm Benjamin hits the East of England.
Former pub that appeared in Four in a Bed will be turned into a homeThe pub closed in 2023 and its owner was unable to let it out to a new landlord, the council hears.